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Editorials
Women, Extremism and Two Key States
Officially sanctioned brutality against women in Pakistan and Afghanistan is a reminder of the extremism that sabotages those societies.
Food Safety, One Pistachio at a Time
Though the Food and Drug Administration is trying to do better as evident in the advisory about salmonella in pistachios, Congress needs to improve the agency’s staffing and recall authority.
An Impressive First Nominee
President Obama’s first judicial nomination, David Hamilton for the Chicago-based United States Court of Appeals, is a good choice, and one that senators from both parties should support.
Appreciations
Judith Krug
Defending the freedom to read from damaging assaults by censors in and out of government was a life’s work.
Letters
Laurie Rosenwald
Multimedia
Bloggingheads: Do We Need Religion?
Heather Mac Donald of the Manhattan Institute and Ross Douthat of The Atlantic debate whether a functioning society requires religious faith.
Op-Ed: Paving Over History
The historian David McCullough calls for a halt to construction plans near the Brooklyn Bridge, which he says would obscure the monument and damage a forgotten historical site nearby.
Op-Ed: Last Jew in Afghanistan
Zablon Simantov, a Jewish resident of Kabul, explains why he remains despite his increasing solitude. A short documentary by Oliver Englehart.
Columnists
MAUREEN DOWD
Dinosaur at the Gate
Does Google have the right to profit so profligately from newspaper content at a time when journalism is in such jeopardy?
THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN
In the Age of Pirates
This is increasingly an age of pirates, failed states, nonstate actors and nation-building — the stuff of snipers, drones and generals, not diplomats.
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Op-Ed Contributors
Big Profits, Big Questions
The question many Wall Streeters are asking is just how Goldman Sachs once again snatched victory from the jaws of defeat.
Op-Extra
Blogs
100 Days
How to End a War, Eisenhower's Way
Bringing U.S. troops home from Iraq might require President Obama to be like Ike. Includes an interactive timeline of the early days of five presidencies.
Proof
Last Call: Readers Speak
A sampling of some of the insightful and colorful commentary from readers of Proof.
Columns
Heading Home
A Devastating Quiet
Harry Kalas was the people’s voice, connecting everyone to everything in a game he loved unabashedly.
The Wild Side
Guest Column: Who Put the Lag in Jet Lag?
What causes jet lag, and what might cure it.
The Animated Life
'Welcome Back'
The (seemingly long-overdue) transformation of winter into spring, in an animated film.
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TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS
The Conversation
Exotic Datelines and Pirate Control
As the president works on getting rid of pirates, what should be done about Afghanistan?
Talk to The Times
Q. & A. With the Editorial Page Editor
Andrew Rosenthal is answering questions from readers this week.
From the Archive
Op-Classic, 1999: Reacting to Columbine
A selection of Op-Ed essays in the wake of the shootings at Columbine High School 10 years ago this month.
Freakonomics
Freakonomics on NYTimes.com
The authors Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner bring their blog to The Times.
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