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Andrew J. Bacevich: Fighting over who lost Iraq
As with Vietnam, the ugly argument over the war will ultimately have a cleansing effect on the U.S.
Joel Stein: Angelides’ sad, sad celebration
Phil and his minions plan to fiddle tonight, even as their campaign burns.
Denise Hamilton: L.A.’s fall scent: Crap
You can tell it’s November in Southern California by the smell of manure on people’s lawns.
David Helvarg: Too few fish in the sea
How governments can prevent a complete wipeout of seafood species by curbing the number of fishing boats.
Iraq’s rough justice
The trial of Saddam Hussein was not exactly a triumph for the rule of law, but it achieved a just result.
Touch-screen test
Electronic voting machines will get a nationwide workout today. But will they work as advertised?
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