The Hidden Messages In Hillary's Speech
Heather Hurlburt, the executive director of the National Security Network, was from 1995-2001 a speechwriter to President Clinton and Secretaries of state Albright and Christopher; from 2005-2007 she was an occasional speechwriter for then-senator Clinton.
Hillary Clinton's speech to the Council on Foreign Relations on Wednesday was the best window yet into her mind-set. Former Clinton speechwriter Heather Hurlburt parses her words.
Hillary's New Crusade
Michelle Goldberg is the author of The Means of Reproduction: Sex, Power and the Future of the World and Kingdom Coming: The Rise of Christian Nationalism. She is a senior correspondent for The American Prospect, and her work has appeared in The New Republic, The Nation, the Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many other publications.
A year ago this week, Hillary Clinton ended her presidential campaign-to the relief of many. But even her critics must admit that as secretary of State, she's been a feminist hero to behold.
Investigative journalist and syndicated columnist Diane Dimond has covered the Michael Jackson story since 1993 when she first broke the news that the King of Pop was under investigation for child molestation. She is author of the book, Be Careful Who You Love—Inside the Michael Jackson Case. She lives in New York with her husband, broadcast journalist Michael Schoen.
Investigative journalist and syndicated columnist Diane Dimond has covered the Michael Jackson story since 1993 when she first broke the news that the King of Pop was under investigation for child molestation. She is author of the book, Be Careful Who You Love—Inside the Michael Jackson Case. She lives in New York with her husband, broadcast journalist Michael Schoen.
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