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Boy Scouts, admit gay members and move on: Column
Exclusion hurts the boys and Scouting.
Wickham: Republicans relish role as Party of No
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Disaster was tragic, but larger ones have occurred. What's different is crowded heartland.
More students deserve to graduate: Column
Our nation's colleges and universities can and must do more to help students succeed.
Liberalism not at fault for recent scandals: Column
All of these scandals could have been avoided if someone actually practiced liberalism.
IRS scandal symptom of intrusive government: Column
Controversy indicative of a federal bureaucracy that has expanded beyond control.
Punchlines: Commencement speeches and advice for grads
Complaints about commencement speeches and advice for the Class of 2013.
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15% capital reserve is excessive: Opposing view
To meet proposed requirements, big banks would likely have to reduce lending.
Punchlines: Obama still in hot water
One comedian says Obama will never be ousted because of two words: President Biden.
IRS inquiry rests on 4 key questions: Our view
This is no trumped up, partisan scandal.
Yahoo-Tumblr mashup's uncertain future: Opinionline
What people are saying about the latest giant tech deal.
Cheap clothes carry high price: #tellusatoday
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Get tougher on tanning bed labels? Your Say
The FDA is recommending that tanning beds carry a warning label alerting users to the risk of skin cancer.
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LGBT youth should care about what Eisenhower did to gay people.
AP phone flap makes freedom of press popular: Column
Members of Congress come to media's defense, but what about passing the shield law?
Forced union dues violate free speech: Column
Protecting the free speech rights of teachers is not an attack on collective bargaining.
Live and let fry: Column
Americans need protecting from overprotective government more than tanning beds.
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