Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
Do pennies still make sense?
The Abraham Lincoln brand is in fine fettle these days, bolstered by presidential admiration and civic pride among towns claiming a link to the Lincoln pedigree. Published February 13, 2009
Press corps fractures as news bureaus wane
The Washington press corps is no longer a homogeneous gaggle of mainstream media reporters. It has become a hybrid coalition of unrelated tribes that ultimately could shortchange the American public in favor of special interests. Published February 12, 2009
Press bearish, Obama still draws public
His first televised prime-time press conference drew 50 million viewers. He's chummy with Katie Couric, gets glib at town hall meetings, casts benign favor on bloggers and one day, perhaps, he'll have a beer with Sean Hannity. Published February 11, 2009
Many Americans vexed by spelling
The nation is not letter perfect. Americans may be embarassed, even. Make that "embarrassed" - it's among the common words that vex the spell-challenged in an age of spell check. Published February 10, 2009
Inside Politics Weekend: Call to order
Just so you can keep track of everything, we now provide a handy-dandy guide to the latest cultural embellishments on the Office of the President of the United States. Published February 8, 2009
Pot backers hit Kellogg’s over Phelps
Yes, he smoked it. But Michael Phelps has not gone to pot just yet. Published February 7, 2009
Soleless protesters toss shoes
At least they're not throwing rocks. Or their underwear. Or pies. Published February 6, 2009
One-ton, 43-ft. snake roamed Earth
It was as big as a bus, weighed a ton, swallowed crocodiles like hors d'oeuvres and was as mean as a snake. Wait. It was a snake -- the biggest snake that ever slithered the Earth -- or so its 60-million-year-old remains would indicated. Published February 5, 2009
Civility still MIA in era of Obama
So much for civility in the capital of the Free World. Published February 5, 2009
‘Octo-Mom’ gives birth to fertility ethics debate
Mega-birth is no simple matter. The fertility-enhanced birth of octuplets to an unmarried mother with six other children has forced Americans to wrestle with questionable celebrity. Published February 4, 2009
Nader throws hat in the ring against Limbaugh
Another combatant joined the ever-expanding Limbaugh wars Monday. Published February 3, 2009
Inside Politics Weekend: Nerves of Steele
He's chairman of GOPAC, a Republican National Committee heavy — and Michael S. Steele is ready to rumble, ready to provide a rallying point for GOPers who meekly peer at the new Obama-world around them. Published February 1, 2009
Obama comment gets icy reception
Go ahead. Talk about the weather. We dare you. Published January 30, 2009
Odd first names linked to criminality
Mama, stick with Michael. But Malcolm? Maybe not. Published January 29, 2009
Super Bowl can lead to odd injuries
They choke. They sprain something. They forget to visit the restroom or attempt to open a beer bottle - with their teeth. Published January 27, 2009
Inside Politics Weekend: Day by day
Lofty observers are now applying the same historic standard to the two opposing circumstances of President Obama and former President George W. Bush: "Only time will tell." Published January 25, 2009
Still kicking: Dictators make rounds
They're tanned, they're fit -- well, they're upright, anyway. A pair of world leaders resurfaced on Friday just in time for a post-inaugural audience and a new administration in Washington. Published January 24, 2009
Press’s affair with Obama hits bumps
He enjoyed unprecedented positive coverage on the campaign trail, and has vowed to be transparent with the news media. President Obama, however, has garnered a skimpy press honeymoon, though some say journalists will favor him as long as they agree with his concept of "change." Published January 23, 2009
Pro-life marchers lose attention
She's asked President Obama to come for a visit, and she has bloggers on her side now. Published January 22, 2009
Pro-life marchers lose attention
She's asked President Obama to come for a visit, and she has bloggers on her side now. Still, Nellie Gray — who founded the March for Life 36 years ago — pines for some meaningful attention from the press. Published January 21, 2009
