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‘Lucky Guy,’ and lucky newspaper readers

Just like democracy itself is, as Churchill said, the worst form of government except for all those others that have been tried, the press you've got is worse than anything except the press you soon might not have.

By Melinda Henneberger 14 hours ago

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Is North Carolina moving backward on civil rights?

A state celebrates its progressive legacy while protests question its future.

By Mary C. Curtis 20 hours ago

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Rosie goes to camp, and maybe your child can, too

Each attempt to talk about her upcoming “adventure” was met with howling. Despite her limitations, Rosie can clearly communicate what she does and does not want to hear or do.

By Jeannie-Marie McGuire 22 hours ago

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Jodi Arias trial brings up issue of capital punishment

People may be sick of hearing about the trial of Jodi Arias, but the question of whether the death penalty is right and just for anyone remains.

By Diana Reese May 22, 2013

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Joplin ‘Volunteer House’ symbol of hope for tornado victims

The devastation in Moore, Okla. is eerily similar to what happened in Joplin, Mo. two years ago, but the Volunteer House there offers messages of hope and inspiration.

By Diana Reese May 21, 2013

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When do teachers and big government get respect? When we need them

Our ambivalence, even hostility to both is forgotten when, as in Oklahoma, disaster strikes and we need help.

By Mary C. Curtis May 21, 2013

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‘Just’ one in 10 breast cancer cases are hereditary means a lot of women need to know

My doctors have told me this; even my genetic counselors have told me this. They all use the same phrase, “Only 10 percent,” as if the words were glued together, or as if this were a small number. It isn't.

By Lisa Friedman May 20, 2013

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Hugging death in Pakistan

Both men were fully aware that he was wearing an explosive jacket. They knew, too, that any attempt to go near him would result in death, and yet they stepped forward.

By Umema Aimen May 19, 2013

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The double standard in the crazy debate over Angie’s new breasts

You can trash life-saving, medically necessary surgery, yet can't express worry, much less doubt or judgment, about "top surgery" without being called reactionary and cruel.

By Sheila Weller May 18, 2013

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First lady Michelle Obama says goodbye to bangs

It looks like Michelle Obama has decided to grow out her bangs for a new look.

By Diana Reese May 17, 2013

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