Probably the biggest event in the world at the moment is the what is happening in the Middle East. There have been several popular diaries discussing events on here athough they quickly move off of the list. Couldnt one of these diaries have been promoted to the front page to give people a reference point for discussion? Also it would be interesting to see one of the front pagers take a line on the front page on what is going on. I am sure there is enough interest in this from what I have seen in the diaries.
To be honest I am quite surprised this hasnt happened here. The right blogs are certainly posting it up ad infinitum while we leave it seemingly unaddressed on the main page.
Just a suggestion.