America's popular heroes have seldom been its great thinkers, and even less its scientists. The success of TV's 'Big Bang Theory,' which seems to give the lie to this claim, is more the exception that proves the rule. Seth Shostak americabangbig share on social
America's presidents tend to die young. Maybe it is in the nature of the men who reach such heights, or of the job once they attain it. Nancy Gibbs americaattaindie Change image and share on social
America's promises do not come with a price tag. We meet our commitments. We bear our burdens. That's one of the reasons why almost every country on Earth sees America as stronger and more respected today than they did eight years ago when I took office. Barack Obama agoamericabear share on social
America's public schools have served their purpose. Free and compulsory education was good for a somewhat unpromising young nation. P. J. O'Rourke americacompulsoryeducation Change image and share on social
America's real business leaders understand unless or until the middle class regains its footing and its faith, capitalism remains vulnerable. Robert Reich americabusinesscapitalism Change image and share on social
America's relations with complex Middle Eastern states such as Egypt are often difficult. Elliott Abrams americacomplexdifficult Change image and share on social
America's revolutionary deists saw themselves as - and they were - participants in an international movement that drew on most of the same literary sources across the civilized world. Matthew Stewart americacivilizedeist Change image and share on social
America's schools and streets are safer than Americans know. Bill Dedman americaamericansafe Change image and share on social
America's 'social contract' is equal opportunity... yet we have failed in achieving that seminal goal. George Kaiser achieveamericacontract Change image and share on social
America's strength has made it a sort of Gulliver in world affairs: By wiggling its toes it can, often inadvertently, break the arm of a Lilliputian. Mohsin Hamid affairamericaarm Change image and share on social
