Vol. 20, No. 16
December 29, 2014
Cover Story
The Next Energy Revolution?
On the astonishing promise of 'enhanced oil recovery'
By Samuel Thernstrom
Also in This Issue
- 'The Grapes of Wrath' Was a Bad Vintage — Charlotte Allen
- Republicans and Wall Street — Jay Cost
- Obama's No-Deal Presidency — Fred Barnes
This issue of The Weekly Standard featured Samuel Thernstrom's cover story on the promising potential of enhanced oil recovery technology as the next major energy revolution. The magazine also published Charlotte Allen's critique of John Steinbeck's 'The Grapes of Wrath,' challenging its literary legacy. Notable pieces included Jay Cost on Republican strategy toward Wall Street and Elizabeth Warren, Fred Barnes on President Obama's failure to negotiate deals, and coverage of international climate negotiations, health care exchange failures, and ongoing debates over race-conscious college admissions.