Did the bishops forget about women?
It’s perplexing that the bishops have used their authority to declare that the vast majority of Catholic women who do use a modern form of birth control are beyond the pale.
Lawmakers help institutions tied to family
EXCLUSIVE | Some members of Congress send tax dollars to institutions where their spouses, children and parents work, according to an examination of federal disclosure forms and local public records by The Washington Post.
On Faith
The Obama contraception compromise: A model to end the ‘war on religion’?
Progressive faith values are under attack in this new conservative “war on religion” and we are prepared this time to protect our values and lift our voices.
Betrayed! An open letter to Komen’s Nancy Brinker
SALLY QUINN l As the face of Komen, what reaction did you expect when you pulled the plug on Planned Parenthood?
Faith, bigotry and the U.S. military
Obama’s false portrayal of a military working together is a dangerous distraction from the perils of a Christian Fundamentalist tsunami which has sowed division and bigotry.
Higher Education
The other side of higher ed in China
Hundreds of private colleges and universities have opened in China in the past decade, in response to soaring demand for higher education in the world’s most populous nation.
A bachelor’s degree for $10,000
Excelsior College offers a fairly cheap BA for students who are willing to do some independent study.
Washington’s first academic earthquake drill
Students and employees of Catholic University conducted an earthquake drill, perhaps the first time any school in the region has tested its tectonic wits.
What happens to a body in a vacuum?
Though movies show worse, in real life, exposure to a vacuum would be a painful fate but much less gooey.
Makers of genetically modified seeds say more farmers evading EPA rules
Farmers are neglecting rules aimed at keeping insects from becoming immune to genetically modified corn.
Save big on dental implants
When she found it would cost almost $5,000 to get a dental implant, the author turned to a dental school — and saved a lot of money.
National Education
Seven misconceptions about how students learn
Here are seven of the biggest myths about learning that, unfortunately, guide the way many schools are organized in this era of standardized test-based public school reform.
Chris Brown, the Grammys and anti-bullying efforts
At a time when schools across the country are struggling to figure out how to stop kids from savagely bullying each other, it seems fair to ask why the producers of the 2012 Grammy Awards thought it was an acceptable message to young people to allow Chris Brown to perform just three years after he famously beat up his girlfriend, Rihanna.
Obama seeks more education funds
For education, the president hopes to increase spending to $69.8 billion in fiscal 2013, which is 2.5 percent more than the current budget of $68.1 billion.
Innovations
My jealous Valentine: From social graph to stalker graph
On Valentine’s Day, that combination of availability and access is especially enticing for the jilted lover, or the vengeful ex.
GE’s Immelt: ‘We certainly don’t know all the answers’
General Electric’s CEO Jeff Immelt kicked off a four-day event summarizing GE’s overall strategy for growth and job creation.
Don't throw out the arts to grow the STEM
Honest Beverage co-founder, president and TeaEO (yes, TeaEO) Seth Goldman discusses the need continue to stress creativity in education even as we try to encourage students to take on science, technology, math and engineering.
Honest Beverages TeaEO Seth Goldman's recommendation for the Occupy movement
Honest Beverage co-founder, president and TeaEO (yes, TeaEO) Seth Goldman sat down with the Post's Emi Kolawole after a panel discussion at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C. to discuss his recommendation for the Occupy movement and his own transition from being a non-profit activist to a for-profit one.
On Leadership
A love note to the workaholic
Many of us have spent the majority of our adult lives in jobs that train us to outrun and outsmart the experience that underpins love and connection – vulnerability.
The GOP candidates’ best leadership traits
What’s Ron Paul’s single greatest leadership attribute? How about Rick Santorum?
The Rolodex that redefined power
You’ve probably never heard of Pattie Sellers. But Warren Buffett has. And so have Sheryl Sandberg, Oprah Winfrey and Indra Nooyi.
Mr. Schmidt goes to Washington
Google’s chairman and former CEO reflects on his first time testifying before Congress, and what Washington does and doesn’t understand about Silicon Valley.
National Blogs & Columns
Vivek Wadhwa
Facebook and the big IPO letdown
COLUMN | Nearly everyone, including the President, is excited about a coming boom of tech IPOs ushered in by Facebook.
In the Loop
Pay raises for federal vs. private workforce
This chart from President Obama’s proposed fiscal year 2013 budget indicates that pay raises for federal workers recently have dropped sharply in comparison with the private workforce.
The Federal Eye by Ed O'Keefe
Obama backs Postal Service changes in budget
The White House plan would permit an end to Saturday mail and give USPS more time to fund worker health benefits.
The Checkup by Jennifer Huget and Rob Stein
Air pollution linked to cognitive impairment
Research suggests that chronic exposure to airborne particulate matter is associated with increased risk of cognitive impairment in older women.
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Featured Videos
Hearse arrives at Newark, N.J. funeral home (1:20)
A hearse under heavy police escort arrived late Monday at the New Jersey funeral home officials say is handling the funeral of Whitney Houston. (Feb. 13)
Adele on body image, female pop stars (6:02)
Singer Adele gave a revealing interview just before her big night at the Grammy Awards, where she discussed her body image and the appearances of other famous female singers. (Feb. 13)
Obama unveils $3.8 trillion budget
President Barack Obama unveiled a $3.8 trillion spending plan on Monday for 2013 that seeks to achieve $4 trillion in deficit reduction over the next decade but does little to restrain growth in the government's huge health benefit programs. (Feb. 13)
Coroner: No cause of death yet in Whitney Houston case (2:31)
Two days after Whitney Houston was pronounced dead at a Calif. hotel, the L.A. County Coroner's office says it still doesn't have a cause of death. Officials say they've completed the autopsy, and the singer's body will be returned to her family. (Feb. 13)
President Obama's budget goes to Capitol Hill (2:08)
President Barack Obama has sent Congress a new budget that seeks to achieve $4 trillion in deficit reduction over the next decade through cuts in government spending and higher taxes on the wealthy. (Feb. 13)
'The Artist' triumphs at the BAFTAs (1:55)
Silent movie 'The Artist' wins seven prizes at the British Academy Film Awards in London, including best film and best leading actor for Jean Dujardin. (Feb. 13)
George Huguely trial enters second week (1:20)
The Washington Post's Mary Pat Flaherty reports from Charlottesville, Va. on the trial of George Huguely, who is charged with the murder of fellow University of Virginia lacrosse player Yeardley Love. As the trial enters its second week, the jury waits to hear the official cause of death. (Feb. 12)
From the 2012 Grammy Awards: Remembering Whitney Houston (2:09)
The music world is grieving over singer Whitney Houston's sudden death. In today's Eye Opener, "CBS This Morning" takes a look at Houston's golden voice and brilliant career.
Arab League wants U.N. help in Syria (00:56)
The Arab League wants the U.N. to send a multi-national peacekeeping force to Syria. It also wants all Arab states to end diplomatic contact with Syrian President Bashar Assad. (Feb. 13)
Greece passes new austerity deal amid rioting (1:27)
Greek lawmakers on Monday approved harsh new austerity measures demanded by bailout creditors to save the nation from bankruptcy. The vote came after rioters in Athens torched buildings and clashed with riot police. (Feb. 12)
Adele is rolling in awards at the 2012 Grammys (1:15)
Adele scoops up 6 Grammy Awards including album of the year, as the ceremony also marks the passing of the late Whitney Houston. (Feb. 13)
Stars share Whitney Houston memories at 2012 Grammys (2:33)
Whitney Houston's friends, Cyndi Lauper, Fergie and Kelly Price share their final Houston memories while on the Grammy red carpet. (Feb. 13)
Sharpton: Whitney Houston's voice heard beyond scandal (1:05)
The Rev. Al Sharpton says he will call for a national prayer for Whitney Houston this morning during a service at Second Baptist Church in Los Angeles. The singer died yesterday afternoon in Beverly Hills, Calif. She was 48. (Feb. 12)
Fuel removal under way on capsized Italian ship (0:56)
Authorities in Italy say pumping operations have begun to remove some of the 500,000 gallons of fuel aboard the cruise ship that ran aground off Tuscany. (Feb. 12)
Syrian forces launch new round of deadly attacks (1:59)
In Syria, government forces have launched a new round of deadly attacks on protesters across the country. The violence is not only getting worse, but also spreading. (Feb. 12)
Mitt Romney tops Santorum in CPAC straw poll (1:59)
Mitt Romney has won The Washington Times/CPAC Presidential Straw Poll of conservative activists. Romney polled 38 percent of the respondents. Rick Santorum drew 31 percent, Newt Gingrich polled 15 percent, and Ron Paul polled 12 percent. (Feb. 11)Editor's Choice
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony takes place in Cleveland on April 14.
Santa’s Big Brown helper
You’ve got to be moving at double time or better if you’re driving Cyber Friday for UPS.
Critics target cost of Guard troops on border
President Obama’s decision last year to send 1,200 National Guard troops to U.S.-Mexico border may have been smart politics, but a growing number of skeptics say the deployment is an expensive and inefficient mission.
The Occupy movement’s art
As the online gallery at occuprint.org reveals, the Occupy movement has more than a few skilled graphic designers in its informal ranks.
Wizards’ Wall eager to play
After learning firsthand during the lockout about the business of basketball, John Wall is ready to get back on the court and have some fun.
Gathering meteorites and congressional foes
For the 35th year, the U.S. is gathering space rocks from the wind-hammered icefields of Antarctica, a program attacked as wasteful by Sens. John McCain and Tom Coburn.
Special Reports
Faces of the Fallen
Service members who have died in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom.
Civil War 150
News and views from the Washington Post about the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War.
Outlook’s 5 myths
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Pop music critic Chris Richards dissects the Grammys
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Chris Richards discussed the snubs, surprises and sensational moments of the 2012 Grammy Awards ceremony.
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