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Odom's view | The war and the recession: a connection? ASK THIS The economy has supplanted the war at the top of the national agenda – but only because of two mistaken perceptions, writes Gen. William Odom. Contrary to popular belief, the surge isn’t working; it’s just postponing the inevitable. And that looming recession? A trillion-plus dollars squandered in war spending may have something to do with it. 
Connecting the dots | Inequality and the sub-prime crisis ASK THIS The press doesn't write much about inequality in America -- that would be class warfare, wouldn't it? But now Henry Banta asks if inequality and the enormous money explosion for the very rich since 1980 are reasons for the sub-prime mortgage crisis, or at least for its severity.
Moment of truth | The next president should open up the Bush Administration's record ASK THIS By now no one expects the Bush Administration to make itself accountable for its controversial and possibly illegal practices. But the next President will have a unique opportunity to reveal what has been kept hidden for the last seven years. Secrecy watchdog Steven Aftergood suggests a few questions for the presidential candidates about their willingness to disclose just what the current Administration has done.
Gulf of Tonkin redux? | A pre-election attack on Iran remains a possibility ASK THIS President Bush still believes the Iranians are developing nuclear weapons – and so do the Israelis. So for journalists to assume that neither the U.S. nor Israel will attack Iran before the November election could constitute another failure of imagination. Cato’s Leon Hadar suggests questions the press should ask the presidential candidates about what they think the American response should be to various scenarios in the region – including a Gulf-of-Tonkin-like alleged provocation.
Election 2008 | Eight questions reporters should ask Romney ASK THIS Todd Gitlin continues his series of questions the press should ask political candidates. His unasked questions for Republican Mitt Romney cover motherhood, abstinence and the Bush Doctrine.
Any lessons for November? | Huckabee and the Religious Right ASK THIS Why has Mike Huckabee been unable to sustain his momentum from Iowa, and what broader lessons about the Religious Right in American politics today might be gleaned from his campaign?
Start with global warming | How about a candidate debate on science? ASK THIS Leaders in various fields, not just the sciences, back such a debate. They envision holding it in April, and having both Republican and Democratic candidates--whoever is left at that point--share the stage.
On the clean energy front | A checklist as states move to Renewable Portfolio Standards ASK THIS More than half the states are setting schedules that require utilities to generate specified amounts of electricity from renewable sources. In principle, the idea is a good one – but some questions need to be asked.
Election 2008 | Eight questions reporters should ask Obama ASK THIS| January 23, 2008 Todd Gitlin wants more details from Barack Obama about withdrawing from Iraq, preventive war, the role of government, and more.
Is a major clash coming? | A campaign threat to the nuclear power industry ASK THIS If a Democrat wins the presidency—and if campaign promises count—it may be time to write the obituary for Nevada's Yucca Mountain nuclear waste site. What happens then to the renewed call for nuclear power in the U.S.?
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