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New biography of Thelonious Monk, memoir from Cornel West, and other books to feed the mind.
Book Suggestions Including Cornel West's Memoir, "Brother West," and new Thelonious Monk biography -
He was in rare form while addressing the convention-goers in New York...
Obama Goes to Chuuuuuuuurch at NAACP Convention -
In Cairo, President Obama declared that Islam and America are compatible. He took aim at violent extremists. But he wasn’t as clear about bridging the gap between Israelis and Arabs.
Obama's Cairo Speech Flips the Ism Script -
President Barack Obama visits the cradle of civilization to deliver a new-school public address aimed at changing the tone in relations between the Middle East and the West. Look for him to put something new on the bargaining table: respect.
Obama’s Cairo Two-Step -
Everyone should have seen this plot twist coming.
Obama's Stance on Torture -
The GOP chairman is all swagger and no substance these days. It may play well for the Republican powers that be, but not to those he claims to be reaching out to.
Steele Trippin' -
The president understands the political value of having an economic plan. And he's determined for people to know about his, even if they disagree with or are bored by the specifics.
President Obama's Best Laid Plans for the Economy -
A reporter's observations on the Obama speech.
Addressing and Undressing the Race Problem -
Why Obama's brilliant speech may not help him.
Was it Too Little, Too Late? -
Will Obama's speech put the drum beat of doubt to rest?
Triumph, Bold and Clear
