’)• Conservatives who had accused Obama of weak leadership in the pirate hostage crisis are eating their words now that Capt. Richard Phillips has been rescued. Alan offers them a chance to apologize.
• Would the “pirate problem” justify a new invasion of Somalia, as some right-wingers claim? Alan weighs the risks.
• As the Obamas welcome their new dog to the White House, Mike Rueb of the Bideawee animal welfare organization explains why adopting pets from shelters is better than patronizing breeders.
