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What do scientists think about religion?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Members of the scientific community are often seen as doubting Thomases, but the reality is more complex. Even Charles Darwin may have made room for God.

Members of the scientific community are often seen as doubting Thomases, but the reality is more complex. Even Charles Darwin may have made room for God.

The GOP's healthcare gamble

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Trying to come up with bipartisan compromise is a a losing game. Let both sides place their bets -- and one will pay the price.

Republicans should promise to repeal Obamacare if they get the majority in 2010.

Editorial: Obama's Afghanistan strategy must be more than more troops

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

A plan that doesn't also deal with the Karzai problem and economic development is doomed to failure.

Editorial: A plan that doesn't also deal with the Karzai problem and economic development is doomed to failure.

Amy Alkon: Screaming kids and airplanes: Mayday! Mayday!

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Parents don't have a right to get on a jet with unruly children. In fact, they're stealing from the rest of us.

A little late in making those Thanksgiving flight plans? Wondering how you could possibly afford your ticket -- that is, without putting a kidney up for sale on Craigslist? Good news! You can get a free flight home on Southwest plus a $300 travel voucher. Just do what I plan to -- get on a Southwest flight in the next few days, and when it's taking off, shout over and over, "Go, plane, go!" and "I want Daddy! I want Daddy!"

Letters to the editor

Mon, 5 Oct 2009 08:53:21 -0700