Charles Laurence is a US correspondent for The Week.co.uk. He is a former New York bureau chief for The Daily Telegraph. He divides his time between Manhattan and Woodstock, upstate New York.
The US President is under fire on three fronts – but it's really Hillary Clinton the Republicans want to sink
It is far easier to pile teddy bears on the graves of child victims than it is to change US law or culture
Political strategists and fundraisers already pushing for Hillary before this 'glass ceiling' reminder
For right-wingers enraged by Obama's inaugural address, attacking Hillary Clinton was irresistible
Republicans loathe Hagel, Democrats distrust Brennan, liberals loves Prof Krugman. But he's not interested
As Newton's elementary schoolchildren are bussed to a new school, real gun reform looks as unlikely as ever
We tend to forget that the US Constitution was designed to create weak government – it's how Americans like it
One week on... private funeral takes place 200 miles away from the scene of Adam Lanza's rampage
Why so many Americans – including the shooter's mother, Nancy Lanza – are hoarding food and guns
One Mamet play flops in New York while another, starring Al Pacino, rakes it in. Coincidence? No
Does she really want it? Would she be any good? And, anyway, who would edit US Vogue?
Analysis of the all-important Electoral College votes points to President Obama winning tomorrow
Obama's faltering campaign should not surprise us – he has let down his followers on so many fronts
Obama quickly exploits Republican’s 47% gaffe, saying president must represent all Americans
As Tropical Storm Isaac delays Tampa convention, Republican challengers face some tough questions
Assange appears more useful to the wily President Correa than he is to the US authorities
Romney's running mate is more Dick Cheney than Sarah Palin, but the result will probably be the same
The hot issue for middle-class Americans is not gays in the military or abortion rights – it's survival
Sarah Palin will overshadow Romney with her charisma, but the Mama Grizzly has the power to ignite the 'base'
A fellow Woodstock local remembers the voice and drummer of The Band
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