Jessica Rettig
Articles by Rettig, Jessica
Sarah Palin, Hillary Clinton and the Odds of a Woman President
February 5, 2010
Anne Kornblut discusses Notes from the Cracked Ceiling
Opinion
10 Things You Didn't Know About Harry Reid
February 5, 2010
The Democratic Senate majority leader is in a tough re-election battle
Nation & World - Politics
10 Things You Didn't Know About Susan Collins
February 2, 2010
Collins is a Republican senator from Maine.
Nation & World
Obama May Attend Georgetown Vs. Duke Basketball Game
January 29, 2010
Buzz around Georgetown says the president might be at tomorrow’s game.
Nation & World - Washington Whispers
The Power of the Unconscious on Terrorism, Race and Politics
January 28, 2010
Shankar Vedantam discusses The Hidden Brain
Opinion
Humane Society and Celebs Go to the Hill for Horses
January 27, 2010
Actresses Carlson and Malick join up to save America’s horses.
Nation & World - Washington Whispers
10 Things You Didn't Know About Scott Brown
January 25, 2010
The newly elected Massachusetts senator is the GOP’s latest hero.
Nation & World - Politics
10 Things You Didn't Know About the International Red Cross
January 21, 2010
The network has come to the rescue in the wake of Haiti’s earthquake.
Nation & World
10 Things You Didn't Know About Byron Dorgan
January 15, 2010
The Democratic senator's retirement is making waves in Congress.
Nation & World
10 Things You Didn't Know About Michael Leiter
January 7, 2010
The director of the National Counterterrorism Center is under public attack.
Nation & World
America's Founding Playboys: Washington, Franklin, and Hamilton
December 31, 2009
Thomas Fleming discusses The Intimate Lives of the Founding Fathers.
Opinion
Reporters Divvy Up the Tough Questions
December 31, 2009
On the 2008 campaign trail reporters had a solution for keeping the campaigns happy.
Nation & World - Washington Whispers
President Obama's Surprising Relationship With Lobbyists and Big Business
December 18, 2009
Tim Carney discusses Obamanomics.
Opinion
Why the Federal Government Should Be More Like Indiana Jones
December 11, 2009
William Eggers discusses If We Can Put a Man on the Moon.
Opinion
How to Choose a Charter School
December 9, 2009
Get to know the differences, as well as a child's needs, then shop around to find the best fit.
Education - Best High Schools
State Dinner Crashing Could Lead to Secret Service Improvements
December 8, 2009
Secret Service author says state dinner gate-crashing highlights the agency's faults.
Nation & World - Washington Whispers
10 Things You Didn't Know About White House State Dinners
December 7, 2009
There's more to the distinguished events than their crashers.
Nation & World
Denzel Washington Would Make a Nice President Obama, says Morgan Freeman
December 1, 2009
Morgan Freeman, who is Nelson Mandela in 'Invictus,' says Denzel Washington should play President Obama.
Nation & World - Washington Whispers
10 Things You Didn't Know About the Copenhagen Climate Change Summit
November 30, 2009
The United Nations conference is scheduled to begin on Dec. 7, 2009.
Nation & World
10 Things You Didn't Know About Black Friday
November 30, 2009
The day after Thanksgiving is one of the year's busiest shopping days.
Nation & World
Why Americans Should Not Fear Scientific Progress
November 26, 2009
Michael Specter discusses Denialism
Opinion
Rocco Landesman: How Art Can Help Save the Economy
November 23, 2009
The chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts on the importance of having an author as president
Nation & World
Barbara Ehrenreich on the Negative Power of Positive Thinking
November 13, 2009
Barbara Ehrenreich discusses Bright-sided.
Opinion
10 Things You Didn't Know About Chris Christie
November 13, 2009
The Republican will be New Jersey's next governor.
Nation & World - Politics
