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Book News: Wanda Coleman, L.A.'s 'Unofficial Poet Laureate,' Dies

November 25, 2013 • Also: the winners of the American Book Award; Juan Gabriel Vasquez on writing about Colombia; the best books coming out this week.

5 Ways JFK Still Influences Presidential Politics

Then-Sen. John F. Kennedy showed some of the charisma that powered his presidential bid as he greeted college students in Charleston, W.Va., in April 1960. AP hide caption

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5 Ways JFK Still Influences Presidential Politics

November 22, 2013 • John F. Kennedy redefined the art of campaigning. Thanks to him, televised debates took on greater prominence, and primaries grew in strategic importance.

Obama's Shift On Syria: A Show Of Strength Or Fear?

President Obama walks along the West Wing Colonnade toward the Oval Office ahead of Tuesday night's speech on Syria. Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP hide caption

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Obama's Shift On Syria: A Show Of Strength Or Fear?

September 11, 2013 • In the face of congressional and popular resistance to his call for retaliation against Syria, the president had a conversion on the missile flight path to Damascus. But what constitutes presidential wisdom and strength in today's global politics? It may have less to do with traditional notions of strength and more to do with vision and adaptability.