Why middle class needs more than economic growth

Jim Tankersley

ANALYSIS | In the State of the Union and the response, Obama and Rubio talked about need for faster growth. That once would have been enough. But not now.

At Senate hearing, partisan divides on immigration laws

Rosalind S. Helderman

Senators agree immigration reform needs to be tackled, but some voice concern about the way forward.

Rev. Peter Schell offers ashes to a Union Station commuter. (Woodward/Post)

Skip church? Let ashes come to you.

Michelle Boorstein

With more Americans wary of openly professing their spiritual identities, priests try bringing a Lenten tradition to the masses.

Reid files motion to break potential GOP filibuster on Hagel confirmation

Reid files motion to break potential GOP filibuster on Hagel confirmation

Paul Kane

Senate majority leader lamented the unusual step of needing 60 votes to confirm a cabinet-level nominee.

Carjacking victim says ex-L.A. cop appeared calm, didn’t want to hurt him

Carjacking victim says ex-L.A. cop appeared calm, didn’t want to hurt him

Associated Press

Christopher Dorner’s ID and a body were found in a charred cabin miles away after shootout with police.

Will Medicare finally get a new leader?

Will Medicare finally get a new leader?

Sarah Kliff

WONKBLOG | After seven years without a leader, agency’s ex-chief is urging confirmation of Tavenner.

In last public Mass, Pope Benedict XVI deplores ‘divisions’ roiling church

In last public Mass, Pope Benedict XVI deplores ‘divisions’ roiling church

Anthony Faiola

In Ash Wednesday service, pontiff says church has sometimes presented a “disfigured face.”

Confessions of a recovering diet junkie

Confessions of a recovering diet junkie

Maggie Fazeli Fard

From 100-calorie snacks to low-fat frozen meals, how a lifelong quest to outsmart obesity led to weight gain.

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The audacity of freedom

The audacity of freedom

E.J. Dionne Jr.

Obama tries to decisively change the direction of our politics.
Miller: A hollow speech

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House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio listens at right as President Barack Obama gives his State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday Feb. 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool)

The State of the Union in 15 images

PHOTOS | It was Obama’s moment but lawmakers and guests gave us some of night’s best photo ops.

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 12: A terrier prepares to compete at the 137th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 12, 2013 in New York City. Best of breed dogs competed for Best in Show at Madison Square Garden Tuesday night. A total of 2,721 dogs from 187 breeds and varieties competed in the event, hailed by organizers as the second oldest sporting competition in America, after the Kentucky Derby. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

Meet America’s top dogs

PHOTOS | From the affenpinscher to the fox terrier, highlights from Westminster Kennel Club’s show.

Columns and Blogs

Failings of ‘The Feminine Mystique’

Failings of ‘The Feminine Mystique’

Kathleen Parker

Betty Friedan’s movement has reached age 50 and, one hopes, is seeing a shrink.

Jonathan Capehart

Nibbling around the edges until DOMA falls

Ed Rogers and Hilary Rosen

The Insiders: Debating the State of the Union

Carolyn Hax

Small-town affair tempts bystander to ignore MYOB policy

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Behind the water bottle: Who is Marco Rubio?

Behind the water bottle: Who is Marco Rubio?

Marco Rubio’s latest appearance on the national stage was muddled by an awkward sip of water during his State of the Union response , but Post reporter and Rubio biographer Manuel Roig-Franzia says the senator's star is on the rise.
Obama takes SOTU proposals on the road

Obama takes SOTU proposals on the road

President Barack Obama hit the road, launching a three-day trip to sell his State of the Union proposals. Obama started his effort today at an expanding auto parts factory where he pushed for higher minimum wage and job training programs.
Michelle Kwan on resilience

Michelle Kwan on resilience

The Olympic figure skater and now adviser at the State Department joins the Post’s “Micro Management Stories” video series.
Gun battle with Dorner caught on tape

Gun battle with Dorner caught on tape

Video recorded by CBS News reporter Carter Evans shows an up-close account of the gun battle between police and a man believed to be fugitive ex-cop Christopher Dorner in Big Bear, California.
President Obama’s State of the Union address

President Obama’s State of the Union address

President Barack Obama delivered his first State of the Union address of his second term on Tuesday night.
Paul Ryan: Obama sees GOP as enemy, not partners

Paul Ryan: Obama sees GOP as enemy, not partners

Former GOP vice presidential candidate Rep. Paul Ryan says the tone President Obama’s State of the Union address was not bipartisan.
Pope gets standing ovation

Pope gets standing ovation

Pope Benedict XVI made his first public appearance since Monday's resignation announcement to a packed audience hall in Vatican City. The Pope will be holding mass Wednesday marking the start of Catholic Lenten season.

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Marking Ash Wednesday

Millions of Catholics and Protestants have the sign of the cross placed on their foreheads, marking the beginning of Lent.

Day in photos

Carnival festivities, Pope Benedict XVI, the Westminster Kennel Club dog show winner and more in the day in photos.

State of the Union

Obama gave the 2013 State of the Union address on Tuesday, the first of his second term.

Authorities and manhunt suspect trade gunfire

Shot were exchanged with a man sought in three Los Angeles area killings.

State of the Union guests

PHOTOS | Take a look at some of the honored guests at previous speeches before tomorrow night’s address.

Stephen Strasburg, Gio Gonzalez at Nationals’ spring training

Pitchers and catchers don’t officially work out until Thursday, but team’s best starters have arrived.

Westminster Kennel Club dog show 2013

Banana Joe, an affenpinscher, comes away with the big cup at the the 137th annual competition.

Falling through the cracks of family leave act

Danelle Buchman nearly lost her life, then she lost her job.

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State of the Union: What did you think?

State of the Union: What did you think?

Join The Post's Bob Kaiser as he discusses the 2013 State of the Union address live with readers.

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Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras

 Whether you’re celebrating in New Orleans or at home, check out these reader photos from last year and be sure to upload your own as you don colorful costumes, indulge in sweet food and join the Fat Tuesday revelry.

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Senate reauthorizes Violence vs. Women Act

Rosalind S. Helderman

Bipartisan support for the Violence Against Women Act, a measure that would revamp domestic violence programs and extend the law’s protections, puts pressure on the House to compromise on a key issue and move bill forward.

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CBS pilots new White House drama

CBS pilots new White House drama

Lisa de Moraes

Dylan McDermott and Toni Collette cast in CBS Washington-set drama pilot.

The science of online dating

The science of online dating

Claudia Deane

“Love in the Time of Algorithms: What Technology Does to Meeting and Mating,” by Dan Slater

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A new pastrami mecca

A new pastrami mecca

David Hagedorn

House versions of the classic deli meat abound in and around Washington.

Make these cute Valentine’s Day cards

Make these cute Valentine’s Day cards

Download our Valentine’s card designs that feature some prize-winning dogs.