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Betty Ford, Former First Lady, Dies at 93
The outspoken and much-admired wife of President Gerald R. Ford overcame alcoholism and an addiction to pills and helped found one of the most well-known rehabilitation centers in the nation.Best of the period. -
Budget Cuts Hit California Higher Education Hard
Sharp tuition increases and cutbacks in services threaten to erode a much-admired college and university system.Stupid. -
A $22 Billion Question for India: What to Do With a Treasure?
Suggestions are pouring in about whether (and how) to dispose of a trove discovered in a Hindu temple.Their problem. -
The Unexamined Society
Behavioral research helps us address problems holistically and design effective policies. It’s the last thing that should be facing a slash in financing.The conclusion, yes. The supporting argument is bogus. -
Phone Scandal Poses Defining Test for a Murdoch Son
James Murdoch, the son of Rupert Murdoch, faces a new test as he jockeys to run his father’s company, the News Corporation, and salvage the biggest deal in the Murdochs’ history."Kill them all, let God sort them out." -
In Shuttle’s Final Ride, Flickers of an Era’s Early Spirit
The Atlantis launch was as festive as the 134 that preceded it. But this time, those who care about NASA worried for nothing less than the future of American spaceflight.A sad end. We need a new project to save what we can. -
What Obama Wants
With the debt-ceiling talks including the prospect of huge spending cuts, progressives and Democrats are worried. Should they be? Yes.Congress must reject the cuts. "The big fool said to push on." -
Bomb Took 3 Limbs From Giles Duley, but Not His Can-Do Spirit
A hidden bomb in Afghanistan made Giles Duley a triple amputee, but after rehabilitation, he’s ready to go back into the field.Nice report. -
Job Growth Falters, Clouding Hope for Recovery
For the second month in a row, employers added a dismally small number of jobs, showing that the United States economy is barely creaking along.I think it is in free fall. Denial makes preparation an emergency. -
Trailing G.O.P. With Cameras, Seeking Gaffes
A group is looking for gotcha moments that could that could derail political ambitions or provide fodder for television ads.
Turnabout is fair play.“Sometimes,” he said, camera running, “you just get lucky.”
WE Need all we can get.
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Don’t Call Me, I Won’t Call You
In the last five years, adults have seemingly given up the telephone — land line, mobile, voice mail and all.I would love to do that. There is the possibility of emergency and visitors. Messaging helps. Many still do not email. Your life is yours. I need an invitation. -
As Same-Sex Marriage Becomes Legal, Some Choices May Be Lost
Companies like Corning, I.B.M. and Raytheon are requiring employees to marry if they want their same-sex partners to qualify for health insurance.There is a group that cannot admit error. These should not hold power over others. -
Why the Hacking Scandal Has Outraged Britons
Rupert Murdoch’s achievement was to take the tabloid press from the gutter into the sewer, widening its range from coverage of celebrity scandals to the performance of criminal acts.Externalize costs! -
The New State of South Sudan
After the celebrations of its independence, the new country and its supporters cannot relax.It would be very nice if Khartoum retired. Military empires don't do that. -
Governor Says Montana Was Misled on Oil Spill
He said Exxon Mobil withheld documents and reported that the pipe had been turned off within six minutes, even though records that show it was nearly an hour.If they could get it right the first time they could avoid the finger pointing. -
Murdoch’s Fatal Flaw
There is nothing more thrilling to Rupert Murdoch than a scoop by one of his papers — the more salacious, the better.Joe Nocera, a faithful follower and imitator. Here an obituary. Hearst did it better. -
Malaysia Police Fire Tear Gas and Arrest Hundreds of Bersih Protesters
In the capital on Saturday, police were attempting to prevent a rally by election reform advocates known as Bersih, or the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections."Where there is smoke there's fire." Let's not go there. -
Death Penalty, Still Racist and Arbitrary
Those who kill white people are more likely to be sentenced to death than those who kill blacks.Judicial murder as practiced in this nation is perverse. We would be better without it. -
Reporter to Cross the Nation on 2 Wheels — Again
With a brand new bike and a growing list of aches and pains, retracing a trip last made in the twilight of youth.Starting a great adventure is what I want to do. Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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