Middle East
Obama's 1st Day In Israel Was Rich In Symbolism
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Thursday, March 21, 2013
Poetry
Revisiting Iraq Through The Eyes Of An Exiled Poet
March 21, 2013 Dunya Mikhail fled her homeland in the wake of the first Gulf War, after her writing was labeled subversive by Saddam Hussein's government. She has never physically returned to Iraq, but she remembers it in her poetry.
America's Woman Warriors
Sexual Violence Victims Say Military Justice System Is 'Broken'
March 21, 2013 There are some 19,000 sexual assaults in the military each year, the Pentagon estimates. But many victims say they have nowhere to turn and risk ruining their careers by reporting attacks.
Same-Sex Marriage And The Supreme Court
As Gay Marriage Heads To Court, A Look Back At The Bumpy Ride
March 21, 2013 The Supreme Court hears two gay marriage cases next week. These will be the next major steps on a path the country has traveled for decades. Those who have been affected by the gay marriage battle reflect on the changes so far.
Planet Money
Why Cyprus Matters
March 21, 2013 When you add up all the country's banks, they don't even match the 30th largest bank in the U.S. But people all over the world have good reason to be freaked out over what's happened there this week.
All Tech Considered
Samsung Is On A Roll, But Can It Beat Apple?
March 21, 2013 The company's long-term position in the smartphone market is complicated because of its historical association with hardware. One analyst says that what really matters to consumers are the software and new experiences.
All Tech Considered
On Its 7th Birthday, Is Twitter Still The 'Free Speech Party'?
March 21, 2013 The first tweet was posted seven years ago. Since then, the social media site has been used as a free speech platform to spread information, report on the Arab Spring and stay connected with millions worldwide. But critics say that as Twitter has grown, it has sometimes compromised its principles.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
