THE TRANSATLANTIC MAGAZINE
CURRENT AFFAIRS News, views and blogs Secession: Should I stay or should I go? Comparing Scotland's referendum and California's mini–state movement Freedom for Syria, Speech and the Press 70% of Americans believe Syria should not be bombed by the US. Alan D Miller argues that sometimes to do nothing is the right thing. Program for UK Students to try US education The US-UK Fulbright Commission reports on the Sutton Trust's US summer school program Ambassador Barzun Arrives Matthew Barzun, the new US Ambassador to the UK, has arrived. A warm welcome from The American. The Sutton Trust expands program for UK Students to try US education Jamie Dunn, Communication Officer and Educational Advisor at the US-UK Fulbright Commission, reports on the Sutton Trust's US summer school program Same-gender Couples granted Visa Equality Secretary of State John Kerry's London Embassy visit included an announcement that visa applications for homosexual couples will be treated the same as for heterosexual couples. Civilians Invited To Marine Vet Charity Events Your chance to join Marine veterans for two very different events, normally not open to 'civvies,' and do some good for charity. Royal Baby Congratulations From President and First Lady The President and Mrs Obama sent this message to The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge: "Michelle and I are so pleased to congratulate The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the joyous occasion of the birth of their first child. We wish them all the happiness and blessings parenthood brings. The child enters the world at a time of promise and opportunity for our two nations. Given the special relationship between us, the American people are pleased to join with the people of the United Kingdom as they celebrate the birth of the young prince. Bunnies Celebrate Independence What are these patriotically-attired Playboy Bunnies doing outside the US Embassy? Read on... |