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Alter: The End of the Road for U.S. Conservatism
Bush must now admit that America is not Dittohead Nation.
Quinn: The Economic Perception Gap
Creeping doubt can lead to big shifts in the political landscape.
Zakaria: What the Baker Commission is Ignoring
The question of boots on the ground is critical to any progress.

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Quindlen: Airport Security Symbolizes Government Run Amok
Osama bin Laden could get through the line if the name on his license was the same as that on his ticket and he wasn't packing Oil of Olay.
Samuelson: The Dilemma of Global Warming vs. Economic Growth
Scare stories about global warming may end up justifying policies that hurt the economy without much curbing of greenhouse gases.
  JONATHAN ALTER  
  Between the Lines
The End of the Road for U.S. Conservatism
Bush must now admit that America is not Dittohead Nation.

  ANDY BOROWITZ   
  The Borowitz Report
Satire: Scientists Downgrade Bush Presidency
Scientists have reclassified the Bush White House.

  ELEANOR CLIFT  
  Capitol Letter
Can GOP Carry Lott’s Baggage?
Trent Lott has staged a remarkable comeback. But can the GOP carry the weight of his political baggage?

  CHRISTOPHER DICKEY  
  Shadowland
Dickey: What Baker Must Do on Iraq
As the United States tries to bluff its way out of Iraq, Washington has to get even more serious about policing terrorism at home.

  HOWARD FINEMAN  
  Living Politics
Pelosi Loses Big on Hoyer-Murtha Race
Speaker-elect Nancy Pelosi lost big on the Steny Hoyer-Jack Murtha race.

  MARC GELLMAN  
  The Spiritual State
Gellman: What Bible Says About Midterms
People on the left and right should heed Isaiah's advice to appreciate the healing power of dissent.

  WRAY HERBERT  
  Mind Matters
Mind Matters: The Science of the Brain
How the emotional parts of our brains can be manipulated

  MICHAEL HIRSH  
  The World From Washington
Hirsh: Iraq Is Hopeless, But Not Afghanistan
It's too late for Jim Baker, Nancy Pelosi or anyone else to put this Humpty Dumpty back together again. But if Iraq is hopeless, there’s still time for Afghanistan.

  ISIKOFF AND HOSENBALL  
  Terror Watch
Terror Watch: Red Flag Over Iranian Arrest
The quiet arrest of a former Iranian diplomat is raising new questions about whether Washington should try to involve Tehran in U.S. plans on Iraq.

  KANTROWITZ AND WINGERT  
  Her Body
Hormone Therapy Revisited
One of the lead investigators on the Women's Health Initiative says estrogen replacement is still a good option for some menopausal women

  STEVEN LEVY  
  The Technologist
Levy: Microsoft's Zune Not an iPod Killer
Microsoft takes aim at the iPod and misses—for now.

  MELINDA LIU  
  Asia Rising
Will U.S. Dems Be Tough on China?
What does the rise of the Democrats mean for U.S.-China relations? Get ready for an anti-China backlash.

  JON MEACHAM  
  The Past Present
Meacham: God, the GOP and Election Day
The theological reason evangelicals may not turn out to vote.

  KEITH NAUGHTON  
  Driving Forces
SUV Sales Take Off Again
About a quarter of hybrid owners have an SUV in the garage, too. Why the conflicted carports?

  DR. DEAN ORNISH  
  The Spectrum
Ornish: Good Carbs vs. Bad Carbs
Don't be misled by a new study from Harvard. There are important differences in the types of carbs and fats that you consume.

  ANNA QUINDLEN  
  Last Word
Airport Security Symbolizes Government Run Amuck
Osama bin Laden could get through the line if the name on his license was the same as that on his ticket and he wasn't packing Oil of Olay.

  JANE BRYANT QUINN  
  
The Economic Perception Gap
Creeping doubt can lead to big shifts in the political landscape.

  ROBERT J. SAMUELSON  
  Judgment Calls
Samuelson: Can Dems' Populist Plans Work?
How realistic are the Democrats' campaign pledges to raise the minimum wage, curb drug costs and roll back tax cuts for the wealthy?

  ALLAN SLOAN  
  

  Cliff Sloan  
  Supreme Court Brief
How Will Alito Vote on Campaign Finance?
In two big upcoming Supreme Court cases, Samuel Alito will play a pivotal role

  MARK STARR  
  Starr Gazing
Starr: NFL Midseason Report
Curses and parity, taunting and Gary Glitter: The league has been its usual unpredictable and enticing self.

  BRAD STONE  
  Plain Text
Geeking out to 'Galactica'
The third season of the Sci Fi Channel's smash hit 'Battlestar Galactica' starts Friday. Rabid fans will notice story lines ripped from the war against terror.

  GEORGE F. WILL  
  Last Word
Retreat From Exuberance
Control of Congress has changed because of Iraq, but Congress can have little control over what we now make of the mess we have made.

  WOLFFE and BAILEY  
  The Oval
A Changed Bush Visits Asia
For pointers to how the GOP election defeat may have changed Bush, take a look at the president’s Asia itinerary--and rhetoric.

  FAREED ZAKARIA  
  World View
What the Baker Commission is Ignoring
The question of boots on the ground is critical to any progress.

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