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The Art of Public Strategy: How Obama can be a strategic success and not a strategic failure

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Kirsty

Public strategy expert and OUP author Geoff Mulgan offers advice on how to be a successful President. Continue reading →

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Abraham Lincoln FAQ: Part Three

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Rebecca

Allen Guelzo answers Lincoln FAQs. Continue reading →

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On the Necessity of the Economic Stimulus Bill

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Rebecca

Elvin Lim looks at the economic stimulus package. Continue reading →

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All this we can do. All this we will do.

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Rebecca

Elvin Lim looks at the beginning of Obama’s presidency. Continue reading →

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Four short links: 23 Jan 2009

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Nat Torkington

Potty mouth, piracy, pointers to the future of the web, and Presidential technology woes, all in today’s link roundup. F*ck the Cloud – Jason Scott’s brilliant (and profanity-strewn) rant about cloud computing and the things people throw away without thinking about. Jason, an Internet historian, has a unique perspective and I think what he says makes a lot of sense…. Continue reading →

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Who Moved the Inauguration? Dispelling an Urban Legend

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Rebecca

Donald Ritchie looks at how the Presidential Inauguration moved from the East Front of the Capitol to the West Front. Continue reading →

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Inaugural Post

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Rebecca

Ben looks at inaugural geography. Continue reading →

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Playing by the Book: Transitioning to the 44th Presidency

Posted on January 7, 2009 by Rebecca

A look at Obama’s transition efforts. Continue reading →

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Are More Heads Better Than One, or a Few?

Posted on December 16, 2008 by Rebecca

Vermeule looks the wisdom of crowds. Continue reading →

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The Real George Washington

Posted on November 19, 2008 by Rebecca

Mark McNeilly reviews The Real George Washington airing tonight on the National Geographic Channel. Continue reading →

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