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Anti-abortion activists march in front of the US Supreme Court with banner.

Before he was president, H.W. Bush championed family planning

Politics

The 41st president was known for reaching across the aisle and supporting a range of issues, including birth control. His support even earned him the nickname “Rubbers” by other members of Congress.

Leaked White House memo provides legal rationale for drone strikes on U.S. citizens

Global Politics

Congressman proposes reduced funds for high-earning ex-presidents’ expenses

Global Politics

As Republicans struggle over presidential nomination, declining influence of party elders is on display

Global Politics

Federal Court halts drilling near parks

Environment

George W. Bush Library Dedicated in Dallas

Today President Obama and four of his predecessors will gather for the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in University Park, Texas, just outside of Dallas.  President Bush has avoided the public eye since he left office in 2008, but the new library has the 43rd president back in the spotlight. The […]

A Sneak Peak of the George W. Bush Library

Aside from reports that he’s taken up painting, we haven’t heard much from George W. Bush over the last four years. This absence from the limelight was largely at the wishes of the former president. But with the George W. Bush Presidential Center opening on May 1st, he is back in the press. According to […]

Dan Rather and Why Bush’s “Lost Year” Still Matters

Eight years ago, Dan Rather broadcast an explosive report on the Air National Guard service of President George W. Bush. It was supposed to be the legendary newsman’s finest hour. Instead, it blew up in his face, tarnishing his career forever and casting a dark cloud of doubt and suspicion over his reporting – and […]

Kate Bush Talks About Snow and a Producer Melts

In all my years studying and working in broadcast journalism, the one artist I’ve most wanted to schedule an interview with was the British singer Kate Bush […]

Short Changing Science

Federal funding for basic science research will drop this year may put some scientists out on the street.