Topic: Dianne Feinstein

Review: 'Milk'

Biopic about the first openly gay man to hold a major political office in America is bolstered by Sean Penn's superb performance as Harvey Milk.

Record crowd for Obama inauguration?

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Conservatives question McCain's attack strategy

As wildfires spread, so does the red ink

US and state officials start to boost firefighting budgets and weigh other reforms.

Offshore drilling is a false promise

We need a cleareyed view of our energy situation.

New pressures force U.S. farmers south of the border

Tougher immigration control and stricter environmental and food safety regulations are prompting US firms to move farms to Mexico, Brazil, and everywhere in between.

With Medicare vote, G.O.P. splitting from Bush

Despite the president's opposition, the bill passed with vetoproof majorities.

With Medicare vote, G.O.P. splitting from Bush

Despite the president's opposition, the bill passed with vetoproof majorities.

How to silence that Iran war drumbeat

War is not inevitable. Bold, transparent diplomacy can work.

Hillary Clinton shattered a political glass ceiling

Despite some sexism on the campaign trail and in the media, her gender won many votes, too.

Superdelegates shifting toward Obama

He narrowed Clinton's lead to 13, picking up four after Tuesday's primaries.

Fight online drug facilitators

It's too easy for teens to get prescription meds.

Iran's nuclear program: talk of international consortium

Western and Iranian officials consider new framework as Iran program progresses.

Campaign 'robocalls' catch Congress's ear

A bipartisan bill, introduced Tuesday, would keep Americans from being flooded with automated political phone calls.