Opinion   Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Jonestown and 'confirmation bias'

By Michael Shermer
From Jonestown to tribalism to presidential politics, individuals seek the like-minded. »
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Lincoln and the myth of 'Team of Rivals'

President Lincoln's Cabinet was far more dysfunctional...
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'No' to Obama's experimental government

We need to slow down and resist the urge the try a bunch...
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A federal bailout for Prop. 8

A Colorado battle may offer a means of challenging...
I can see clearly now

I can see clearly now

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Opinion   Monday, November 17, 2008

California is cutting education funding at its own peril

By Saree Makdisi
The costs to the state in the long run will be much greater than the expense of supporting our schools...
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Opinion   Monday, November 17, 2008

The ugly side of 'beyond race'

Gregory Rodriguez
The romantic narrative that all minorities are locked arm and arm in a collective struggle against...
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Opinion   Sunday, November 16, 2008

Holocaust's unholy hold

By Avraham Burg
The deeper we are stuck in our Auschwitz past, the more difficult it becomes to be free of it.
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Opinion   Sunday, November 16, 2008

The gang's all here

By Matthew DeBord
The dream of owning a house turns into reality shock when the neighborhood is home to drug turf wars...
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Opinion   Sunday, November 16, 2008

Wrangling over psychiatry's bible

By Christopher Lane
Over the summer, a wrangle between eminent psychiatrists that had been brewing for months erupted in...
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Opinion   Saturday, November 15, 2008

State of mind

By Aaron David Miller
The four important qualities necessary to make a successful and effective secretary of State.
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Dog days ahead for the Obamas
Opinion   Saturday, November 15, 2008

Dog days ahead for the Obamas

Meghan Daum
In case you hadn't heard, Barack Obama's daughters are getting a dog. They...
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Both sides in the same-sex marriage controversy need to cool down
Opinion   Saturday, November 15, 2008

Both sides in the same-sex marriage controversy need to cool down

Tim Rutten
Supporters and opponents of Proposition 8 are going too far in pursuing their...
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Opinion   Friday, November 14, 2008

Rwanda versus France

By Stephen Kinzer
The African nation's attempt to shed French influence has led to a potentially spectacular court case.
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No Gays for a Day day
Opinion   Friday, November 14, 2008

No Gays for a Day day

Joel Stein
Forget the marches against Prop. 8's passage. This will hit people where it...
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Making charter schools measure up
Opinion   Friday, November 14, 2008

Making charter schools measure up

By Tamar Galatzan
The L.A. school board needs a stricter policy when approving or renewing charter...
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Opinion   Thursday, November 13, 2008

Rape as genocide in Darfur

By David Scheffer
Sudan's president may face additional charges.
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Opinion   Thursday, November 13, 2008

Schwarzenegger's 'fun tax' folly

By Peter Navarro
The governor's proposal to tax admission to Disneyland and other attractions most likely would reduce,...
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If Dubai sneezes, who gets a cold?
Opinion   Thursday, November 13, 2008

If Dubai sneezes, who gets a cold?

Rosa Brooks
Conspicuous consumption by the super-rich fuels more than the U.A.E.'s economy.
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Opinion   Thursday, November 13, 2008

Patt Morrison

Patt Morrison has the day off.
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