Political Commentary
Bill Press
Press provides readers with frank commentary that skewers the right for its stand on education, economics, social concerns and the environment. His high-energy column blends 30 years of behind-the-scenes political experience with a measure of boldness not often seen in politics. He offers daily political commentary, with Pat Buchanan, on MSNBC.
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Cal Thomas
The most widely syndicated political columnist in America, Cal Thomas has been capturing America, one reader at a time, for more than 20 years, and he’ll certainly provoke discussion and debate on your editorial pages. At a time when America’s political scene couldn’t be more compelling, or fast changing, Thomas takes an unwavering stand for traditional conservative values and American “can-do spirit” that transcends either party. A wide-ranging social commentator rather than a “beltway insider,” Thomas is attuned to mainstream America. And he’ll take on any topic, from the decline of the American family to the growing threat of terrorism.
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Carl Hiaasen
Hiaasen takes on the establishment with candor and biting humor. He speaks out against double standards, ineffective government policies, abuse of the environment and dim-witted politicos. Hiaasen is an award-winning investigative reporter for The Miami Herald and a best-selling author.
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Clarence Page
A Chicago Tribune columnist and editorial board member, Page personalizes the issues. He writes with clarity and compassion about topics that strike at America's core, be it politics, affirmative action, educational opportunities, or race and multiculturalism.
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Foreign Affairs Magazine
Foreign Affairs, published by the nonpartisan Council on Foreign Relations, is a must read for anyone who wants to keep abreast of issues with global impact. The magazine's contributors include decision-makers at the nation's highest levels: past and current diplomats, senior Pentagon officials and Cabinet officers who know world events and write with insider knowledge. Whether exploring the puzzle of the Hamas political agenda, the rise of China as an economic powerhouse or the history of U.S. nuclear primacy, Foreign Affairs delivers clear, forceful analyses by the most respected experts in their fields. These heavyweights will add credibility to any opinion page or public-affairs section.
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Garrison Keillor
You've listened to his radio show, bought his books, seen him on tour and laughed at his jokes. Now, Garrison Keillor's weekly column will drive readers to your newspaper for his signature musings on contemporary life-raising a teenager, backyard politics or the right way to eat barbeque. He is this generation's Mark Twain, a magical storyteller whose compelling use of language distinguishes his column from all others.
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Global Viewpoint
Read by more than 35 million people each week, Global Viewpoint delivers commentary by and interviews with some of the world's most prominent political and intellectual leaders. Issues range from abstract philosophies, such as the power paradigm, to concrete ideas about the international arms control treaty. Contributors have included Celso Amorim, Noam Chomsky, Bill Clinton, Kingsley Chiedu Moghalu, Xiao Qiang, Shimon Peres, Donald Rumsfeld and Elie Wiesel. Also available in Spanish.
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Henry Kissinger
Kissinger, one of the world's most influential commentators, draws from his experience as both a U.S. secretary of state and a national security adviser to deliver unparalleled insight into international policy developments, diplomatic challenges and the historical backdrop to current events. His column shows readers the context of today's events and how they will affect the future. Also available in Spanish.
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Ian Bremmer
Bremmer is president of Eurasia Group, a global political risk consultancy that studies political trends throughout emerging Europe and Eurasia, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia. Bremmer has worked with heads of state and prime ministers (as well as opposition leaders) throughout the world. His analyses of current events, and what they hold for future trends, are widely respected for their objectivity.
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Joe Galloway
Galloway has been a combat, foreign and U.S. national correspondent for nearly 50 years. As a pre-eminent war reporter for McClatchy newspapers, Galloway built a network of contacts around the world. His sources are not authorized administration mouthpieces, but generals, sergeants and enlisted personnel who speak to him candidly, enabling him to give readers a non-sanitized view of events. He is the coauthor of "We Were Soldiers Once...and Young."
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