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Obama vs. Boehner: Who's winning?
President Obama and House Republican leader John Boehner are sparring publicly over the economy. Who's doing a better job of reeling in midterm voters?
Best opinion:Wash. Post, Wash. Monthly, Politico
Lady Gaga's meat bikini
September 8, 2010, at 7:27 PMThe pop star posed on the cover of Japanese Vogue with raw meat dangling from her mostly naked body. But was anyone surprised?
Schools vs. "I love boobies" bracelets
September 8, 2010, at 7:20 PMA breast cancer awareness accessory has been banned by school administrators in several states. Does a good cause deserve more leeway?
What's your opinion on plans for another stimulus package?
September 8, 2010, at 7:19 PMTake our reader poll: Obama says he's planning another, smaller stimulus package to help revive the economy. Good idea?
Autism Journal: "There is nothing wrong with my son"
September 8, 2010, at 6:30 PMComing to terms with a child's autism is a process of surprises.
What will Sarah Palin's next move be?
September 8, 2010, at 4:53 PMThe former Republican vice presidential candidate has a wide array of political options. Where does she go from here?
Obama vs. Boehner: Who's winning?
September 8, 2010, at 3:30 PMPresident Obama and House Republican leader John Boehner are sparring publicly over the economy. Who's doing a better job of reeling in midterm voters?
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You say 'recession,' I say 'depression'
September 8, 2010, at 2:45 PMWith hopes for a quick recovery fading, the fight over what to call the economic slump begins anew
Why 'good' study habits may be bad for learning
September 8, 2010, at 2:05 PMForget everything you know about how to study effectively — new findings suggest a lot of it is wrong
HP's 'vindictive' Mark Hurd lawsuit
September 8, 2010, at 1:20 PMOusted HP CEO Hurd has signed on with Oracle, and HP is suing. Is this business, or personal?
Would Harvey Keitel be a good fit for 'The Office'?
September 8, 2010, at 12:50 PMProducers want the tough guy actor to replace Steve Carell on the popular NBC sitcom. A miscasting in the making?
Bob Woodward's 'Obama's Wars': What's inside?
September 8, 2010, at 12:09 PMThe legendary scoopmeister's long-awaited book on Obama is coming out later this month. What will it say?
Google's threat to serious journalism
September 8, 2010, at 11:45 AMGoogle has revolutionized the way we read the news, says Howard Kurtz in The Washington Post. But it's up to journalists to keep the keywords from taking over
Should Reggie Bush lose his Heisman?
September 8, 2010, at 11:00 AMBush was voted the best college football player in 2005. Now his off-field foibles could cost him that prize
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Can a trip to the dentist poison your kid?
September 8, 2010, at 10:35 AMCommon tooth sealants expose kids, and anyone else getting fillings, to the toxic chemical BPA. What's a parent to do?
See more of our election coverage in our expanded section
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Obama vs. Boehner: President Obama and House Republican leader John Boehner are sparring publicly over the economy. Who's doing a better job of reeling in midterm voters?
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A new Tea Party star: In a key race to watch, the Tea Party candidate for Delaware's Senate seat is trying to oust establishment Republican Mike Castle in a Sept. 14 primary
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Dems look to Reagan?: Democrats may be headed for a repeat of 1994's disastrous midterm elections. But can President Obama save his party by adopting Ronald Reagan's optimism?
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Some believe the Republicans will regain control over the House and the Senate this fall
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Autism Journal: "There is nothing wrong with my son"
Coming to terms with a child's autism is a process of surprises.
David Frum
Is the GOP ready for prime time?
All signs point to big Republican gains in November, enabling the GOP to implement its agenda. But what agenda is that?
Robert Shrum
Saving Social Security -- and Democratic seats
In their desire to dismantle Social Security, Republicans have given Democrats an issue that has been politically potent before -- and can be so again.
Daniel Larison
The false case for attacking Iran
America's political class is consumed with the debate over whether to bomb Iran -- as if doing so were necessary, or even sensible.
Will Wilkinson
Bradley Manning's guilt — and ours
The accused leaker to WikiLeaks appears to have acted out of idealism. Now that we've seen the results of our wars, can we say the same?
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