Smarttakes When it comes to making sense of the biggest stories in the news, one piece of commentary or analysis isn’t enough. #smarttakes is a collection of the best ways of thinking about the issues that matter, brought to you by Guardian staff and readers
Hugo Chávez's life and legacy – a guide to the best of the web Sam Blum An ongoing collection of commentary and analysis about the Venezuelan leader. Contribute to this guide and tweet us your links using #smarttakes
Making sense of the US sequester – a guide to the best of the web An ongoing collection of commentary and analysis about the impending spending cuts known as the sequester. Contribute to this guide and tweet us your links using #smarttakes
Super Bowl critics ask: why did CBS leave TV viewers in the dark? Amanda Holpuch: America's biggest network came in for some stinging cricitism for failing to shed any light on the source of the power outage
30 Rock finale – #smarttakes from around the web Erin McCann and Ruth Spencer To honor the final episode of NBC's 30 Rock, we've gathered the best commentary and analysis we could find about the show
Chuck Hagel as US secretary of defense: #SmartTakes on the Republican uproar Sam Blum Obama's nomination of Chuck Hagel to head the Pentagon has sparked anger among Congress's neocons, but why?
White House gun control initiatives: #SmartTakes on what Obama faces Sam Blum In examining obstacles to further US gun control, we collect some of the best news and commentary on the social web
Lance Armstrong's legacy: what people are talking about on the web Ahead of his Thursday interview with Oprah Winfrey, we collect four discussion topics surrounding Armstrong's legacy
Internet pays tribute to Aaron Swartz: commentary from around the web After Aaron Swartz's death, we're collecting commentary on internet freedom. Add to this using #smarttakes on Twitter
Fiscal cliff explained: five #SmartTakes on what happened in Congress Congress wrapped up with a panned financial deal. Read five pieces that help explain the madness, then help us add to the list
Make sense of the presidential debates with #smarttakes Ruth Spencer We're collecting commentary and analysis from around the web. Add to this collection using #smarttakes on Twitter
Paul Ryan gives campaign a shot in the arm: commentary from around the web Ruth Spencer: Add your recommendations to this ongoing collection of analysis of Romney's vice-president pick, using #smarttakes on Twitter
Sikh temple shooting: commentary and analysis from around the web Ruth Spencer: Add your recommendations to this ongoing collection of ways to think about the Wisconsin tragedy on Twitter, with #smarttakes
Aurora shooting aftermath: commentary and analysis from around the web Ruth Spencer Ruth Spencer: Add your recommendations to this ongoing collection of ways to think about the tragedy on Twitter, with #smarttakes
Introducing #smarttakes: pop-up aggregation from the Guardian Ruth Spencer Ruth Spencer: We're launching a new project that aims to broaden our perspective around the stories that matter – and we need your help
Obama's 'kill list': commentary and analysis from around the web Amanda Michel Amanda Michel: An ongoing collection of commentary and analysis on the president's role in US counterterrorism efforts
Quebec student protests: commentary and analysis from around the web Ruth Spencer As the Canadian demonstrations escalate, we present a collection of views and insights from around the web
Facebook IPO: commentary and analysis from around the web Amanda Michel An ongoing collection of commentary and analysis on Facebook's upcoming IPO
Chen Guangcheng: commentary and analysis from around the web Ruth Spencer An ongoing collection of commentary and analysis on the diplomatic effects of the blind activist's escape in China
John Edwards' trial: commentary and legal analysis from around the web Ruth Spencer An ongoing collection of timely perspectives on the case against the former presidential candidate
