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Hillary Clinton Confirmed As Secretary Of State

Ian Welsh, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. January 21, 2009.

I hope she'll be able to do some good in repairing America's damaged reputation, and the source of that damaged reputation, America's foreign policy.

Corporate Media Just Won't Let the 'Clinton Drama' Zombie Die

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville AlterNet: Media and Technology. December 4, 2008.

Does Hillary + "drama" = sexist coverage?

Hillary Clinton's Disdain for International Law -- Part II

Stephen Zunes, AlterNet. December 2, 2008.

What alarms most international observers is Clinton's penchant for military solutions.

Does Selecting Clinton Mean Obama's Focused on Human Rights?

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville AlterNet: PEEK. December 1, 2008.

I'm hoping that this selection means the president-elect is going to put some much-needed emphasis on global human rights.

It's Official: Hillary Clinton Will Be Secretary of State

Staff, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. November 30, 2008.

"A once-bitter political rivalry" will now "a high-level strategic and diplomatic partnership."

Challenges Hillary Clinton Would Face as the Next Secretary of State

Michele Wucker, Women's Media Center. November 28, 2008.

Clinton's task abroad would be much like the one she and Obama just faced: to turn an adversarial relationship into an alliance.

On Clinton: 'Madame Secretary' Has a Nice Ring Doesn't It?

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville AlterNet: PEEK. November 22, 2008.

I know all the legitimate arguments for Clinton to stay in the Senate, and I know all the legitimate arguments against Clinton as SoS. But ...

Reports: Clinton Accepts Secretary of State Nomination; Geithner and Richardson Also Likely Cabinet Choices

Satyam Khanna, ThinkProgress AlterNet: PEEK. November 21, 2008.

The New York Times reports that Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) "has decided to give up her Senate seat and accept the position."

NYT: Clinton Vetting Underway

Staff, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. November 17, 2008.

The New York Times reports that Barack Obama's advisers have begun vetting HIllary Clinton for Secretary of State.

Secretary of State Update

Chris Bowers, Open Left AlterNet: Election 2008. November 15, 2008.

Much ado about Hillary Clinon and a bit about Bill Richardson.

Secretary Of State: Would Hillary Want The Job?

Seth Colter Walls, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. November 14, 2008.

Clinton insiders weigh in on whether or not the Secretary of State position would be good for Hillary's career.

Officials: Obama Offered Clinton Secretary Of State Position

Nico Pitney, Huffington Post AlterNet: Election 2008. November 14, 2008.

Hillary requested time to consider the offer, officials said.

Confirmed: Hillary Met With Obama About Role in New Administration

Nico Pitney, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. November 14, 2008.

The New York Senator is reportedly under consideration for the position of Secretary of State.

Reports: Hillary Clinton Being Considered for Secretary of State?

Staff, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. November 14, 2008.

There are numerous reports that Hillary Clinton may be under consideration for Secretary of State in the Obama administration.

Top McCain Adviser Blasts Palin: 'Of Course' She's Not Ready

Nico Pitney, Sam Stein, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. October 31, 2008.

Lawrence Eagleburger joins the list of folks who don't think Palin is ready to lead.

A Candidate Who Hears Our Election Systems' SoS

Phoebe Connelly, In These Times. October 27, 2006.

Democrat Mark Ritchie is one of a handful of hero candidates running for Secretary of State across America who will do everything to make sure voters have the best democracy possible.