100 years after evolution went on trial, the Scopes case still reverberates
One hundred years ago, the small town of Dayton, Tenn., became the unlikely stage for one of the most sensational trials in American history, over the teaching of Darwin's theory of evolution.
As Obama Emerges Winner, Polls Analyzed
Before Tuesday's presidential election, most polls gave Barack Obama a wide lead over his rival, John McCain. Following Obama's victory in the presidential election, Mark Blumenthal, editor and publisher of Pollster.com, says most national results were "pretty good."
As Obama Emerges Winner, Polls Analyzed
Before Tuesday's presidential election, most polls gave Barack Obama a wide lead over his rival, John McCain. Following Obama's victory in the presidential election, Mark Blumenthal, editor and publisher of Pollster.com, says most national results were "pretty good."
Obama Win, GOP Losses Examined
David Brooks of The New York Times says there is little evidence voters have bought the liberal agenda, but notes the GOP could take up to 15 years to recover. E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post calls Barack Obama both practical and progressive.
Obama Win, GOP Losses Examined
David Brooks of The New York Times says there is little evidence voters have bought the liberal agenda, but notes the GOP could take up to 15 years to recover. E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post calls Barack Obama both practical and progressive.
For The GOP, A Time For Reflection
Republicans have had a bad Election Day, with losses in the presidential and key House and Senate races. Sen. Sam Brownback (R-KS) says the party needs to embrace the principles that made it great in the past. It needs to change its tactics, he says, not its values.
For The GOP, A Time For Reflection
Republicans have had a bad Election Day, with losses in the presidential and key House and Senate races. Sen. Sam Brownback (R-KS) says the party needs to embrace the principles that made it great in the past. It needs to change its tactics, he says, not its values.
Economic Crisis, Palin May Have Cost McCain
John McCain faced long odds in the presidential election, but his advisers say he stood a chance until the global economic meltdown. His handling of the crisis lost him support. And his choice of Sarah Palin as his running mate affected his campaign.
Pelosi Pledges To Work With House GOP
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has said her party's first order of business was a lame-duck session to enact another economic stimulus package. She talks about her plans to work with the Republican minority. Democrats are on a path to win up to 20 House seats.
Economic Crisis, Palin May Have Cost McCain
John McCain faced long odds in the presidential election, but his advisers say he stood a chance until the global economic meltdown. His handling of the crisis lost him support. And his choice of Sarah Palin as his running mate affected his campaign.
In Conn., A Longtime GOP Congressman Ousted
New England's last Republican Congressman Christopher Shays of Connecticut has lost his seat. He was ousted by Democrat and former Goldman Sachs executive Jim Himes. Himes talks about the upset and his plans for Connecticut's Fourth District.
