Terror at the zoo
Im soft on terrorism. Which is weird because I dont even like roller coasters or scary movies or... More
- By Joel Stein
Opinion
Bush vs. Putin, Putin wins
AUSTIN, Texas -- Never let it never be said our president does not provide laughs, even as we... More
- By Molly Ivins
Let Israel take off the gloves
A lot has been written in recent years about stateless terrorism. The events of the last few... More
- By Max Boot
On rainy days...
When you dump more than three inches of rainwater into a river valley on top of a couple of... More
...and scary days
About the same time the heavens opened up over Frankfort Friday night, 22-year-old Ryan Burnette... More
The longest war
The greatest mistake Israel could make at the moment is to forget that Israel itself is a... More
- By Richard Cohen
The suicide of capitalism
AUSTIN, Texas -- In case you havent got anything else to worry about -- like war in the Middle... More
- By Molly Ivins
The law of unintended consequences
WASHINGTON -- The question in Israels war with Hezbollah is not whether the Israeli government... More
- By E.J. Dionne Jr.
So much for security
Since Sept. 11, 2001, security at all kinds of government buildings across the nation has been... More
A world awash in tools to kill
Three points on the Mumbai, India, bombings, which killed nearly 200 -- and what it all means for... More
- By James P. Pinkerton
Iraq war no cause for turmoil
WASHINGTON -- Grotesque was Secretary of State Condoleezza Rices characterization of the charge... More
- By George F. Will
A terrorist behind every bush
Now we know why Frances team captain lost his cool in the World Cup finals and France lost the... More
- By Patt Morrison
Schools meeting nutrition challenge
Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer After four years of trying, the state legislature passed a bill in... More
Guard earns fairness
The Ledger-Independent, Maysville Somehow it didnt seem fair to Sgt. Carlos Farler. As a member... More
Prosecution goes on without Stumbo in court
The Daily Independent, Ashland A judge has barred Attorney General Greg Stumbo from having any... More
As Santorum goes, so may Senate
PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- A senator seeking to model his career on that of some earlier Senate titan... More
- By George F. Will
Debate on stem cell bills to begin
WASHINGTON -- The Senate debate this week on stem cell research is freighted with consequences --... More
- By David S. Broder
No smoking except
We dont mean to rain on Gov. Ernie Fletchers anti-smoking initiative this week, but we thought... More
Lieberman's problem
I am about to become a traitor to my class. Among my estimable colleagues in the Washington... More
- By Harold Meyerson
A worse threat than you think
The commander in chief insists his North Korea policy isnt a disaster. At a news conference... More
- By Graham Allison
Help is wanted in Iraq
As Congress continues to split hairs over the when and how of American troop withdrawals, someone... More
- By John Kornblum
We're drowning out the whales
The orcas of Puget Sound are the victims of a painful irony: The more popular they become, the... More
- By Eric Lucas
Preaching in a political world
. By James P. Pinkerton On Sunday, Billy and Franklin Graham preached to about 33,000 people at... More
- By James P. Pinkerton
No smoking except
We dont mean to rain on Gov. Ernie Fletchers anti-smoking initiative this week, but we thought... More
Lieberman's problem
I am about to become a traitor to my class. Among my estimable colleagues in the Washington... More
- By Harold Meyerson
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