In an interview with David Gregory on “Meet the Press,” Republican Senator Lindsay Graham laid out his various policies and goals for the upcoming year. While discussing the war in Afghanistan, Gregory asked what Sen. Graham would propose to do in 2014 when American troops will begin to phase out. Not surprisingly, Graham’s proposals have more to do with U.S. interest than providing for the Afghan people.

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In the past few weeks, student protests have sprung up across Europe. Students in the UK and Italy have mobilized in reaction to extensive budget cuts and educational reforms. While these protests are an important movement within their respective countries, they are also reminiscent of American student movements that swept college campuses in the 1960’s and 70’s. Unfortunately, the access to higher education is an already fading reality for many U.S. students.

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On November 26 The Washington Post published an editorial entitled “Mr. Mubarak vs. Mr. Obama” calling on the US president to end the State Department’s practice of allowing Egypt to exercise a veto over which civil society groups receive American aid and encourage Congress to link military funds to human rights. The editors concluded, “Most of all, Mr. Obama should make it clear that he will not be dismissed or pushed around by Arab strongmen.”

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During his recent visit to Indonesia, President Barack Obama decried Israel’s recent decision to build an additional 1,300 settlements in East Jerusalem “This kind of activity is never helpful when it comes to peace negotiations” he said, reiterating the importance for both sides to act in good faith.

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Media coverage lately has been dominated by journalists themselves. From the firings of reporters like Octavia Nasr, Rick Sanchez and Juan Williams to the most recent suspension of Keith Olbermann for contributing to the campaigns of Democratic candidates, it seems like the mainstream journalism is becoming more insistent on ensuring its “objectivity.”

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