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Fourth of July parade went by too quickly

Opinion: Don’t look for an analytical column today on the growing tension between the top two Democratic


Notable and Quotable

Opinion: “It is a troubling philosophy for any judge — let alone one nominated to our highest court — to


Hail Colombia

Los Angeles Times: President Obama, who withheld his support for a free-trade agreement with


Tax soda to pay for health care, prevention

Opinion: Why tax soda? Obesity is expensive and soda is cheap. To be sure, a lot of factors contribute to


Government care will jeopardize your health

Opinion: Most of us are familiar with the old expressions: Look before you leap; a stitch in time saves nine;


Obama’s praise of Putin only sour note in Russia

Editorial: President Barack Obama traveled to Russia with the intention of building a new relationship with


McNamara set a course to be avoided

Opinion: WASHINGTON — The death of Robert McNamara at 93 was less a faint reverberation of a receding era


Remembering a public servant, champion of youth

Opinion: Remembering a public servant, champion of youth EDITOR: I write in honor and remembrance of Mrs.


A man standing among children

Opinion: A man standing among children EDITOR: On July 5th, our grieving family lost a beloved husband,


Just buy American

Opinion: Just buy American EDITOR: I recently read an article about American cars in The Vindicator.


Meet Sarah Palin, The Great Pretender

Opinion: BOSTON — It’s probably dangerous to admit to a moment of empathy. I’ll either get disqualified from


Notable and Quotable

Opinion: “The pursuit of power is no longer a zero-sum game. Progress must be shared.” President Barack


High Court weaves a tangled legal web

Opinion: While the recent Supreme Court decision in the New Haven firefighters’ case will be welcome news to


Afghanistan overrun by candidates

Opinion: KABUL, Afghanistan — “I have no idea who that is,” said Qasem, a driver, when asked about a large


Cap and trade war

Cap and trade war Washington Post: President Obama has been about as enthusiastic as one can be