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On Libya and Liberty

Carol Smaldino | Posted 10.31.2011

Carol Smaldino

When we vote or decide or discuss or debate, we are supposed to be informed. However, if we so often rely on superstitions and belief systems that don't work, how is there any truth at all?

Hate the Rich? Try Applauding Them!

The Relentless Conservative | Posted 10.25.2011

The Relentless Conservative

If Liberals can, for just one moment, try to mind their own business, perhaps focusing on bettering themselves financially instead of bringing everybody else down, maybe, just maybe, we can right our shaky economy and get on the path to prosperity once again.

Road to peace in Afghanistan doesn't run through Islamabad or Langley

Michael Hughes | Posted 05.25.2011

Michael Hughes

Most Afghans cringe when hearing the words "regional settlement" because to them it's nothing more than a euphemism for the meddling of foreign powers...

Israeli Leaders Slam Bill Clinton Over Immigrant Comments

AP | ARON HELLER | Posted 05.25.2011

JERUSALEM — Israeli leaders have sharply criticized Bill Clinton over comments the former U.S. president made this week calling Russian immigran...

'I Am A Woman!'

Cathy Porter | Posted 05.25.2011

Cathy Porter

It may be that we would have had none of his great novels without her, but it's her candid account of their 48-year marriage that makes her diaries so compelling.

BP Bull

Diane Francis | Posted 05.25.2011

Diane Francis

The BP blowout in the Gulf of Mexico is one of those unspeakably humongous events that defies explanation or immediate relief.

Losing that Mall State of Mind

Jane Minogue | Posted 11.17.2011

Jane Minogue

The recession hit us at the end of 2007 and it's been a long time since I've shopped at my local mall.

From The Pentagon To Monty Python: The Internet Turns 40

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011

Chris Weigant

Technology has grown by such leaps and bounds since 1969 that it's hard to conceive how things were before we all had access to computers.

Palin Issues Thankfulnesses List

Andy Borowitz | Posted 05.25.2011

Andy Borowitz

"I have thankfulness that we live in a country where we have the freedom to speak, even though Todd has never done so actually."

As Seen At The Open

Adam Dub | Posted 05.25.2011

Adam Dub

I'm about three drinks in when the towering Maria Sharapova, dressed like an America Gladiator from outer space, bedazzled silver headband and all, takes the court.

Imagine That: Community Organizing Could be the Key to Peace and Prosperity in Israel

Raymond Leon Roker | Posted 05.25.2011

Raymond Leon Roker

While Palin intended her jab to belittle Obama's experience, it in fact helped galvanize those of us who know just how critical, challenging and imperative a role community organizers play.

The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Already Here!

Vivian Norris | Posted 05.25.2011

Vivian Norris

The new tool to crush the opposition is funded by a new menace, that of capitalism built on a phenomenal wealth in commodities and oil.