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If the blood-thirsty leader of the central African nation of Zimbabwe is true to this word, a runoff

Editorial: If the blood-thirsty leader of the central African nation of Zimbabwe is true to this word, a runoff


Law stifles religious leaders’ speech

Opinion: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The IRS is stifling the free speech rights of religious leaders in a world where


Clergy can preach, but not endorse

Opinion: WASHINGTON, D.C. — Houses of worship exist to fill spiritual needs and bring people closer to God.


Talk to kids about sexuality, sexual values

Opinion: BOSTON — Well now, isn’t that a relief. The infamous “pregnancy pact” at Gloucester High School


HOW THEY SEE IT / Politics from the pulpit

Opinion: HOW THEY SEE IT / Politics from the pulpit Politically motivated law stifles religious leaders’


Middle America undergoes a crisis of confidence

Editorial: Middle America undergoes a crisis of confidence Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, President


Give us your Ph.D.s yearning to be free

Opinion: PALO ALTO, Calif. — Fifty years ago, Jack Kilby, who grew up in Great Bend, Kan., took the


U.S. government reveals a ‘can’t-do’ attitude

Opinion: We’ve seen the federal government at its worst over the past six months. Consider the controversies


Hybrid Escalade: So crazy an idea, it just might work

Opinion: June 18, 2008 Dear Diary: I am sitting in a hotel conference room waiting for General Motors to


Catwalking in

Catwalking in Los Angeles Times: Unable to muster the political will last year to pass


“A lasting solution has to be led by the Zimbabweans and any attempts by outside players to

Opinion: “A lasting solution has to be led by the Zimbabweans and any attempts by outside players to impose


A lot to learn about underage drinking

Opinion: Knowledge dispels ignorance. And when it comes to underage drinking and other drug use, we as a


Who will emerge as the leader in Asia?

Opinion: Occasionally, a simple remark reveals far more about the state of American leadership than any


“We didn’t get real lucky with this lighting storm. It wasn’t predicted —

Opinion: “We didn’t get real lucky with this lighting storm. It wasn’t predicted — which often happens with


Time to investigate, regulate oil markets

Opinion: Nearly eight months ago, when oil was selling for “only” $90 a barrel, I wrote that “something funny