Center for Strategic Communication

This Work Is Personal To Me

Back in 2006, as my father was dealing with advanced dementia, our family faced a serious set of challenges. In addition to his health problems, we struggled with the lack of transparency in what his health insurance plan covered, and with substantial out-out-pocket...

President Obama Holds a Press Conference

President Obama took questions from the White House Press Corps today in the East Room of the White House, addressing a range of topics including the National Security Agency's role and reforms to intelligence gathering programs. The President highlighted his...

Weekly Wrap Up: “We’ll Meet That Task”

Watch the West Wing Week here. Mexico & Costa Rica Trip: On Thursday, President Obama started a three day trip to Mexico and Costa Rica for his first visit to Latin America of the second term. During the trip, the President hopes to reinforce the deep cultural,...

Hysteria about Afghan schoolgirl hysteria

[ by Charles Cameron — Reuters publishes scary stuff, should have checked their facts with WHO epidemiologists first ] . Last time, it was the Jerusalem syndrome — this time it’s mass hysteria, not poison. The Reuters article, Afghan girls’...