Archive for the 'Politics' Category



Will Steroids Finally Hurt Baseball?

Thursday 13 December 2007 @ 6:31 pm

George Mitchell’s investigation into steroid use in baseball is sobering, but it’s unlikely to affect the sport’s strong business




The 2008 Vote: Why MySpace Matters

Thursday 13 December 2007 @ 9:54 am

Users of the No. 1 social network show they’re much more likely to engage with Presidential candidates on the Web than online adults overall




Dmitry Medvedev on the Record

Tuesday 11 December 2007 @ 8:50 am

In a rare and prescient interview, Russia’s likely next President spoke in September to BusinessWeek about democracy, the economy, and Putin’s legacy




India’s Pivotal Election

Tuesday 11 December 2007 @ 3:00 am

The BJP’s Hindu nationalist and pro-business policies face a test in the western state of Gujarat, where Narendra Modi is up for reelection as chief minister




Putin Names Medvedev His Successor

Monday 10 December 2007 @ 9:31 am

Investors breathe a sigh of relief as the Russian President finally endorses a pro-Western, market-friendly candidate




Does the Housing Plan Go Far Enough?

Thursday 6 December 2007 @ 10:46 am

Even as Paulson unveils his long-awaited plan to help homeowners, there are many questions




Why YouTube Is MIA in China

Thursday 6 December 2007 @ 4:47 am

The Google-owned video-sharing service is conspicuous by its absence in the mainland, and Chinese often have trouble seeing the U.S. site




Credit Cards: Battle in Congress

Tuesday 4 December 2007 @ 1:30 pm

While legislators like Carl Levin want to crack down on the credit-card industry’s practices, company execs warn of unforeseen consequences




Capitol Battle over Credit Cards

Tuesday 4 December 2007 @ 1:30 pm

While legislators like Carl Levin want to crack down on the credit-card industry’s practices, company execs warn of unforeseen consequences




The Real Costs of Saving the Planet

Monday 3 December 2007 @ 8:01 pm

Critics say limiting carbon emissions could cost trillions. But a new study suggests the costs are much lower




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