Monday, July 13, 2015
Obama Plans Broader Use of Clemency to Free Nonviolent Drug Offenders Peter Baker of The New York Times: In his second term, Mr. Obama embarked on an effort to use clemency and has raised his total commutations to 43, a number he may double this month. The initiative was begun last year by James M. …Sunday, September 1, 2013
On Law, Policy, and (Not) Bombing SyriaIan Hurd, an Associate Professor of Political Science at Northwestern University, writing at preeminent international law blog Opinio Juris: It is well known that the [U.N.] Charter forbids the use of force except as self-defense or as sanctioned by the UN …Friday, November 2, 2012
A Map Of America’s 284 Drone Strikes Against PakistanCliff Kuang of Co.Design: Whatever your stance on drone killings, the fact remains that there’s been very little national dialogue on the topic. Indeed, some would say that’s a direct result of the main problem with the policy: Its complete lack …Thursday, August 30, 2012
I am Barack Obama, President of the United States – AMAHis most vulnerable answer (in my opinion) was with regard to a question about his most difficult decision so far as President: The decision to surge our forces in afghanistan. Any time you send our brave men and women into battle, you …Saturday, August 18, 2012
Obama to NASA: I want to know about Martians right awayPresident Obama, speaking to NASA’s Curiosity team (as quoted by CNET‘s Chris Matyszczyk): If, in fact, you do make contact with Martians, please let me know right away. I’ve got a lot of other things on my plate, but I suspect that that would …