All Opinion
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When talking with terrorists makes sense
Used wisely, talks provide leverage, not appeasement.
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$4 gas – it's our fault
The 1970s energy crisis shocked us into action. Then we resumed bad habits.
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Schools' unrest over the AP test
Elite schools are dropping it, striking a blow to public education.
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MLK memorial: A statue fit for a King?
Critics say the memorial smacks of totalitarian art.
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Food aid must go local to do good
Aid groups have a responsibility to consider the impact of their programs on local culture.
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The next president has to promote democracy better
Amid democratic recession, the US must rethink its freedom agenda.
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Rethink the fight against cocaine
Drug use is up, and Colombian farmers are unfairly targeted. Let's overhaul counternarcotics.
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The word 'like' is, like, not pretty
When my 4-year-old unleashed it, I finally realized I need to stop this verbal tic.
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Do graduates understand citizenship?
Education isn't just a ticket to a better job. It's a vital safeguard of democracy.
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Ending the gay-marriage war
California's ruling may point toward 'marriage unions' as a solution.
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Don't give up the Golan Heights
Surrendering it to Syria could imperil Israel and the US.
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An expat's view of the falling dollar
Even Europeans are worried about this trend.
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The heart of Lebanon's strife
Violence is rooted in the flawed 1943 power-sharing pact.
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Myth of the white working-class voter
You might as well poll left-handed divorcées.
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Barack Obama – Muslim apostate?
For Al Qaeda, the answer – and the implication – is clear.
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Why I defend President Bush when I'm abroad
I'm no fan, but it's my patriotic duty. At home, let's lift debate via comity.
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Afghan aid that works
The National Solidarity Program empowers local people, but risks underfunding.
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What's next for the Ron Paul revolution?
The effort to renew the Founding Fathers' vision is good for America.
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Memo to candidates and my liberal pals: Southerners aren't stupid
Head's up, y'all: The South is filled with intelligent people. Treat them accordingly.
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Where racial healing happens
Richmond, Va., shows how real dialogue is more than just talk.
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