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Young voters largely ignored

Opinion: Idealistic young voters have turned out in record numbers this year — and not a moment too soon. How


Opponents of animal shelter are blind to its benefits

Opinion: Opponents of animal shelter are blind to its benefits EDITOR: I am writing in response to the


“If I invade IHOP, pancakes are going to be cheaper in my house.”

Opinion: “If I invade IHOP, pancakes are going to be cheaper in my house.” Comedian Chris Rock Wondering


Climate change tips for U.S.

Climate change tips for U.S. Washington Post: A 29-member independent task force of the Council


World News Digest: Japan

JAPAN Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo, June 7: The world is confronted with an emergency that is worthy of


Keep kids active to fight obesity epidemic

Opinion: Watch your kids’ diets and habits this summer. A childhood obesity epidemic is sweeping across the


Welcome to the real campaign, Sen. Obama

Opinion: WASHINGTON — Pitching himself to voters as a centrist candidate with a slight adjustment to the left


U.S. should discontinue ‘Don’t Ask’ rule

Opinion: Pentagon officials evidently trust military inductees with felony rap sheets more than they do law-


Don’t rush instant replay for baseball

Opinion: “Baseball is the only thing besides the paper clip that hasn’t changed.” Bill Veeck


For a time last week, it seemed that the 13-story building that has long defined downtown

Editorial: For a time last week, it seemed that the 13-story building that has long defined downtown


Through the looking glass

Opinion: DO YOU SEE THE LITTLE LEVER NEAR THE DOOR HANDLE? A woman in Oren, Utah, found herself locked inside


Can presidents ignore law during war?

Opinion: The debate over so-called “warrantless wiretapping” is heating up again. Sen. John McCain,


A date that created infamy

Opinion: Twenty-five years ago tomorrow (June 16, 1983) a federal district court jury in Cleveland found then


Denying children vaccines will do more harm than good

Opinion: Denying children vaccines will harm more than help EDITOR: This is in response to the concerns


Here’s how to choose a running mate

Opinion: WASHINGTON — The basic rule of choosing a vice-presidential candidate is in the Hippocratic oath: