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It’s too soon to assess President Obama

Opinion: WASHINGTON — Instead of looking for what the Obama administration accomplished in the first 100 days


A shout out to all born-again Americans

Opinion: In 1980 I had what I look back on now as a born-again-as-an-American moment. I heard a TV


NOTABLE AND QUOTABLE

Opinion: “He’s young. He’s cool. He’s hip ... he’s got all the qualities America likes in a celebrity, so of


California dreaming of federal bailouts

Opinion: WASHINGTON — California, the sunny incubator of America’s future, has relished its role as a leading


Latina on High Court would offer fresh perspective

Opinion: President Obama should appoint a Latina to the Supreme Court to take the place of retiring Justice


China-Taiwan ties stronger

Kansas City Star: China has agreed to allow Taiwan to attend this week’s meeting of the World Health


Oh, beautiful: Carrie holds on to her crown

Opinion: Last week, America narrowly escaped another tragedy. For a few days, it was a little dicey. The


NOTABLE AND QUOTABLE

Opinion: “If I could handpick a replacement of a football guy, I would cast a net and drag in Jon Gruden. He


Afghan officials want aid posthaste

Opinion: After three weeks in Pakistan and Afghanistan, I find it easier to be hopeful about the latter.


NASA and its crews still have the power to inspire

Editorial: NASA and its crews still have the power to inspire NASA has been doing amazing things for more


Health reform spurs industry

Opinion: The announcement that health-care industry groups plan to voluntarily shave $2 trillion off the rate


Education in U.S. is inequitable

Opinion: WASHINGTON — This Sunday, America marked the 55th anniversary of Thurgood Marshall’s historic


Thanks for the ticket, officer

Opinion: Thanks for the ticket, officer EDITOR: To the Youngstown policeman on radar patrol Thursday


Will Obama work to reduce abortions?

Opinion: Put aside the question of whether a distinctly Catholic institution like Notre Dame should award an


Call for help is unanswered

Opinion: Call for help is unanswered EDITOR: I had back surgery in October. I returned home in a