Thursday, June 16, 2011

Week in Review

Naked Hubris

Naked Hubris Illustration
Illustration by Daniel Adel

When It Comes to Scandal, Girls Won’t Be Boys

Why don’t female politicians get caught cheating? The whole approach to seeking and wielding power is different.

Technology and the Political Sex Scandal

Technological temptations flood in at a time when a prying press helps make Washington more puritanical.

No Guide to Survive a Political Scandal

Party support and a distracted press help. And a good dose of chutzpah may not hurt.

Also in the Week in Review

The Quiet Corner of the Mideast (Surprise)

This time, West Bank Arabs aren’t in the streets. One reason: Their own leaders.

Handicapping the Obama-Boehner ‘Golf Summit’

A rare “golf summit” with the House speaker next weekend is serious political business. Usually the president’s game is anything but.

Week in Review

Suburban Hip Is Where It’s At

UBS might like Manhattan. But for all the talk of an urban renaissance, most growth is happening beyond the city.

The Week of June 5-11
Turmoil in the Middle East

A look behind the week’s news.

Week in Review

E. Coli Fallout: My Salad, My Health

Every bite of lettuce is a vote of confidence in the systems that bring greens to our plate. But that trust can be misplaced.

Quick Hits

Laugh Lines

Jokes from TV comedy show monologues.

Fighting Words

Sean Penn, the actor, and Ozzie Guillen, the manager of the Chicago White Sox, have been feuding over the actor’s support of President Hugo Chávez of Venezuela.

Today’s Cartoons

Doonesbury
Rudy Park