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Who was really cheated in Iran's vote? Women.

The West shouldn't cozy up to a regime that rigs elections against feminist candidates.
How government must influence executive pay

Treasury Secretary Geithner is on the right track – mostly.
Lessons for Obama's education goals in the SAT

The shakiness of the college admissions test is a warning about setting national standards for states.
California's day of reckoning

Its mega-deficit demands basic reform – not just fiscal accounting.
Making college more affordable for poor Americans

Obama's proposal to permanently fund Pell Grants will help the US regain global competitiveness.
Lebanon's voters answer Iran's guns

Hezbollah's loss in Sunday's election should end its veto power, and perhaps its gun power.
Reframing the jobs picture

Higher unemployment but slower layoffs hints at a need for Washington to switch from rescuer to reformer.
Obama in Cairo: something old, something new

His speech to Muslims marks a “new beginning” based on tried-and-true values.
As road fund dries up, drivers must pay up

Obama reneges on antitax pledge for health benefits. Why not on the gas tax?
In Cairo, Obama must thank moderate Muslims

Gratitude for standing up to the radicals' ideology can bring respect for the US.
Obama's socialized bankruptcy for GM

His plan prevents even greater layoffs in a recession. But once the economy recovers, GM must be let loose from federal strings.
What's in a name? Ask José and Muhammad

Demographic data confirm the world is changing, but in unexpected ways
Why Obama can't be soft on North Korea

Japan and South Korea already see him as eroding the US military posture in Asia.
Forecast for climate change bill: cloudy

A buffeted measure passed a House committee last week, but faces more headwinds.
Does Sotomayor practice identity justice?

The Senate must weigh her comments about judicial impartiality
Legalize marijuana? Not so fast.

Backers serve up a timely batch of arguments, but their latest reasons are half-baked.
Get moving on worker mobility

The economy can revive and thrive if employees have more incentives to move to jobs.
Obama's anger management on abortion

His task force to reduce the number of abortions could alter American politics.
A handshake shakes a region

Turkey's warming with Armenia stirs up ethnic and energy issues in the strategic Caucasus.
India's surprise is the world's hope

An unexpected election result suggests why India may be the next economic superpower.