Amid all the political commentary these days, Joanne Bamberger is noticing more female voices in the pundit chorus. They may not be the best known analysts or in the “Meet the Press” crowd, but these women have large followings, expansive networks and are discussing the political issues of the day. They come from the ranks of female writers often called “mommy bloggers.” Read full article > >

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PunditMom breaks down the political evolution of mommy bloggers

Amid the wreckage of the economic downturn, something curious happened to older Americans. More of them are working. Though the recession has thinned the ranks of other generations in the workforce, more people older than 55 are employed than ever before, according to the latest figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Read full article > >

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Amid downturn, more older Americans employed than ever before

The political world is once again buzzing about evangelical Christians. Former senator Rick Santorum ’s near-victory in the Iowa caucuses and his ascent in the ranks of Republican presidential contenders have fueled this new fervor, which is leading to the same tired debates and conversations that we’ve heard about evangelicals for a generation now. Read full article > >

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God’s quarterbacks: What Tebow and Roethlisberger reveal about evangelical politics

Last week I wondered how Mitt Romney would navigate the tricky shoals of the Iowa caucuses. This week, we have our answer; he is going all out to win . This ranks as one of the most important strategic decision of the campaign to date. Fresh from a prod to his campaign from Iowa’s Republican governor, Terry Branstad, Romney has opened a large headquarters in Des Moines and plans to blanket the state with ads. Read full article > >

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Romney going all out in Iowa caucuses

More South Koreans are joining the ranks of camera-toting bounty hunters, secretly videotaping fellow citizens breaking the law and collecting the rewards.

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Help Wanted: Busybodies with Cameras

The frustration and disillusionment that have dragged down Mr. Obama’s approval ratings have crept into the ranks of his vaunted small-donor army.

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Small Donors Are Slow to Return to the Obama Fold

Anthony Weiner finally admitted to his online indiscretions. Will he overcome the scandal, or resign to the ranks of other politicians caught in the act? Read full article > >

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Fast Fix – Weiner or Loser?

Anthony Weiner finally admitted to his online indiscretions. Will he overcome the scandal, or resign to the ranks of other politicians caught in the act? Read full article > >

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Fast Fix – Weiner or Loser?

Adam Hochschild’s stirring account of World War I concentrates on appalling losses in the ranks and the courage of dissenters.

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The Pacifists and the Trenches

A day after the release of Google executive Wael Ghonim reanimated Egyptian demonstrators, a wave of strikes across the country on Wednesday is helping to keep their ranks strong. Workers in Cairo, including some government employees, and elsewhere…

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Labor Strikes Swell Egypt Protests

CAIRO – Egyptian demonstrators made clear Tuesday that their quest to oust President Hosni Mubarak is far from over, flooding into a downtown Cairo square in what appeared to be the largest turnout since the popular revolt began here two weeks ago.

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Ranks of protesters swell in Cairo even as Egypt’s government offers assurances

Iowa led Michigan State 30-0 at halftime, and emphatically knocked the Spartans from the ranks of unbeaten teams.

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National Roundup: First Defeats Stun Michigan State and Missouri

Roy Helu Jr. rushed for a school-record 307 yards, and No. 14 Nebraska knocked No. 7 Missouri from the ranks of the unbeatens Saturday.

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No. 14 Nebraska 31, No. 7 Missouri 17: Nebraska Hands Missouri Its First Loss

After 31 years at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, John Bundy is joining the ranks of the unemployed.

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Layoffs leave shuttle workers adrift

A Snowdonia peak leaps into the ranks of ‘super-mountain’ as amateur surveyors find it is 1.8m higher than previously thought.

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That extra metre – ‘elite peak’ crowned in Wales