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The right’s 2011 debacle

Voters rebelled against an extremist GOP.

Money over democracy

EU debt crisis imperils self-determination.

Cairo’s worried Copts

Do Christians have a future in Arab world?

Cain’s conundrum

Four allegations is a tipping point.

Cleaning up for 2012

Reversing the assault on campaign finance reform.

School for scandal

The latest in the curious case of Herman Cain.

Shame on Penn State

Years of ignoring damning allegations.

A creeping radicalism

OWS protesters smash windows, lose credibility.

That certain something

Rising from ashes takes the right kind of culture.

Faith and politics

Some questions are not only valid but essential.

Budget myths

Partisans on both sides need to face reality.

DeMint stays out of fray

The GOP power player won’t endorse in 2012.

Hoping for a scandal

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    Hoping for a scandal

    Republicans harangue Eric Holder.

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    Penn State’s inexcusable failure

    Those at fault must be held accountable.

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    GOP overreach punished

    Tuesday brought a stinging rebuke in Ohio.

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  • Central America’s elections

    Central America’s elections

    Violence, authoritarians remain ascendant.

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PostPartisan

Cain’s self-destruction

A lie detector test won’t be necessary to prove he’s aiding and abetting his own humiliation.

Outlook & Opinions

What next to occupy?

What next to occupy?

There is no shortage of potential targets.

‘Thank you for your service’

‘Thank you for your service’

When the phrase falls flat.

What to say to veterans?

What to say to veterans?

Listening can be enough.

Modern Greece’s real problem

Modern Greece’s real problem

It’s held hostage to its past.

The Lululemon murder

The Lululemon murder

Why did the victim’s cries go unanswered?

Why we need government science

Why we need government science

A defense of funding for ‘obscure’ research.

Book Reviews

Local Blog Network

Takeaways from the Va. election

Gerrymandering saved the Senate Democrats from a debacle of epic proportions.

Opinions Videos

The Insiders

The Insiders

Veteran Democratic strategist Carter Eskew and veteran Republican strategist Ed Rogers launch a conversation about Election 2012.
To see - or be seen? The hipster-frames story

To see - or be seen? The hipster-frames story

The Washington Post's Ned Martel tries on some of the big and chunky frames that are showing up on the faces of celebrities and Washington insiders.
China’s wrong track

China’s wrong track

Is the nation’s high-speed rail really a model for the U.S. transportation system? Based on his travels in China, Washington Post editorial writer Charles Lane thinks not.
Government tells you what to eat

Government tells you what to eat

The Post's Dana Milbank attended an event in Washington, D.C., where the departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services presented new federal dietary guidelines, telling Americans how to eat better.
Ann Telnaes:  From sketch to animation

Ann Telnaes: From sketch to animation

A behind-the-scenes look at Pulitzer prize-winning cartoonist Ann Telnaes's process to complete an animated cartoon. Check out her animations at http://wapo.st/telnaes
A quest for territory

A quest for territory

Settlers of Catan, a multiplayer board game that was introduced by a German game designer, has developed somewhat of a cult following.
Victory party at Fox News

Victory party at Fox News

Who else was cheerleading for the Republican victory last night? To find out, Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank watched Fox News's coverage of the 2010 elections for 18 straight hours.
How is Obama doing?

How is Obama doing?

Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with former national security advisors Zbigniew Brzezinski and Brent Scowcroft, about the greatest success and shortcomings of the Obama administration's foreign policy.
Which federal employees are happy?

Which federal employees are happy?

The Washington Post's Fred Hiatt speaks to Max Stier, President and CEO of Partnership for Public Service, about the best places to work for within the federal government and how leadership plays a key role in employee satisfaction.
Valerie Jarrett:  Obama 'isn't going to give up'

Valerie Jarrett: Obama 'isn't going to give up'

In an interview with the Post's Jonathan Capehart, Senior White House adviser Valerie Jarrett talks about the president's plan to revive the nation's infrastructure, his confidence in reaping bipartisan support and his message in making America a more tolerant country.