When conflicts end non-violently, it's more likely that the result will be longer-lasting, democratic societies. Julia Bacha conflictdemocraticend Change image and share on social
When confronted with the facts of foreign atrocities, the experience is often consigned to the realm of the unimaginable. Fiction makes the unimaginable imaginable. Anthony Marra atrocityconfrontconsign Change image and share on social
When confronted with two alternatives, life and death, one is to choose death without hesitation. Yamamoto Tsunetomo alternativechooseconfront Change image and share on social
When confronting most crises, whether historic or contemporary, aid agencies generally muddle along on a case-by-case basis. They weigh insufficient information, extrapolate somewhat blindly about long-term pros and cons, and reluctantly arrive at decisions meant to do the most good and the least harm. Samantha Power agencyaidarrive share on social
When Congress exercises the powers delegated to it by the Constitution, it may impose affirmative obligations on executive and judicial officers of state and local governments as well as ordinary citizens. David Souter affirmativecitizencongress share on social
When Congress legislates in haste, it often causes more problems than it solves. But Congress rarely reconsiders its mistakes. David Malpass congresshastelegislate Change image and share on social
When Congress passed the Help America Vote Act in 2002, I was thrilled to learn that the federal government would offer resources to all states to assist them in enhancing the voting process in America. DeForest Soaries actamericaassist share on social
When Congress puts party labels aside, like we did on VA reform, we can accomplish some great things for the American people. But those occasions were far too rare. Pete Gallego accomplishamericancongress Change image and share on social
When conservatives talk to one another, pay attention: they say what they want to do, and mean it. And will do just about anything to get there - even, or especially, claiming that they don't want to do the thing they want to do, until the time is ripe, and they can do it. Rick Perlstein attentionclaimconservative share on social
When considering a career move, consider the most important assumptions that have to prove true and how you can swiftly and inexpensively test if they are valid. Also, remain realistic about the path ahead of you. Clayton Christensen aheadassumptioncareer share on social