With the general election now in full swing, Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain are busy shaping their campaign strategies. David Axelrod, a top Obama adviser, discusses how his team is approaching the trail on NewsHour.
A massive wave of Christianity has been sweeping across China in recent years. How is this new development received by the Chinese ruling party (officially atheist), how does this affect the country’s development? Watch this special report online.
Each season, Ballet Hispanico performs a program of newly commissioned ballets and previous repertory to illustrate the range and richness of Hispanic culture in today’s world. Watch a rehearsal for Palladium Nights
The walrus whose self-gratification rituals made him the New York Aquarium’s most famous resident passed away earlier this week. Read more about Ayveq and his history here…
A clever mix of animation, archival footage and KING CORN clips made Kylee Darcy’s short film on the politics of food the winner of Independent Lens’ video mashup contest. Watch video here.
Moyers will be signing his book “Moyers on Democracy” at the Union Square Barnes and Noble next Tuesday at 7pm.
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has powerful advisers and supporters with close ties to the industry, including friend Tom Daschle, who now serves on the boards of three ethanol companies. Read more about ethanol and the election here.
One of the first decisions facing retirees concerns their living arrangements: whether to relocate or stay put. NBR’s ongoing series on prepping finances for retirement examines real estate issues, here.
Washington Week’s moderator Gwen Ifill will be online Thursday, June 26 at noon taking your questions and comments about news and issues of the month. Submit your questions and comments.
What does a life-size paper doll of Barack Obama look like? You can see for yourself at the “Campaigning for President: New York and the American Election” exhibit that opens today (June 23) at the Museum of the City of New York.
