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The article presents news briefs for the week of November 28, 1964. Particular attention is given to U.S. global and domestic policies. Article topics include an analysis of the John Birch Society, information on the policies and criticisms of the United Nations, international trade and the expansion of markets, as well as the political campaign of U.S. governor Barry Goldwater.

In this article the author discusses the importance of music in the campaign for major political party presidential nominations for the 2008 elections. He evaluates "Yes We Can," a song by Will.i.am written for the campaign of senator Barack Obama, "You and I," the official song of the campaign of senator Hillary Clinton and "Let's Put a Woman in Charge," by Merle Haggard.

The article profiles the political campaign of 2008 presidential candidate Mike Huckabee. The author focuses on the personal appeal of Huckabee's campaign, attempting to explain his increased media attention and his ability to form consensus on divisive issues such as illegal immigration. The author also discusses the strategy that fellow candidate Mitt Romney may use against Huckabee.

The article profiles the presidential campaign of United States congressman Ron Paul. The author followed Paul around Nevada on several campaign stops. The author focuses on the issue of U.S. monetary policy, which is a popular issue with Paul supporters. Paul sees the removal of U.S. currency from the gold standard as the biggest domestic economic mistake the U.S. made in the 20th century.

This article presents world news briefs for the week of May 22, 1950. President Harry Truman vowed to keep the public informed of all the activities of the government, by addressing citizens directly, through television and radio, during his campaign. President Truman appointed Leon Keyserling as chairman of his Council of Economic Advisors. The Supreme Court has decided to uphold maintain the non-Communist oath provision of the Taft-Hartley Act.

The article profiles the political campaign of 2008 United States presidential hopeful John McCain, focusing on his activities in New Hampshire. The author discusses various aspects of McCain's campaign, including his unsuccessful 2000 presidential campaign, his restructuring of his campaign staff, and his combative personal presence.

The article profiles the 2008 United States presidential campaign of former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney. The author focuses on his campaign style in New Hampshire that involves intensive presentations of data in response to questions about issues that include global warming. The author also observes how Romney's interpersonal interactions are initiated with questions about particular facts.