Latest articles by David Frum
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Our values paradox
opinion Liberals and conservatives hold distinct values. But for both sides, habitual ideological stands are undermining cherished policy goals.
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Include everybody
feature A simple rule for modern conservatism
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How the GOP can fix 'ObamaCare'
feature The Right's "repeal and replace" mantra is unlikely to yield success. But there are plenty of other ways to overhaul the president's health care reforms
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Will the Tea Party abandon politics?
feature With the moderate Mitt Romney the GOP's likely nominee, a frustrated and fed-up Tea Party might just give up on politics altogether
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Why voters rejected John Kasich's union crackdown
feature State governments have massive, unsustainable pension liabilities. But voters won't stand for slashing those benefits unless everyone sacrifices
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The true intent of Rick Perry's tax plan
feature Policy wonks warn that Rick Perry's flat-tax plan is pure fantasy. But that's not a bug. It's a feature
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The conservative media's pay-for-play deals
feature Want better coverage on talk radio? Buy it
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Tea Party backlash
feature On the whole, these insurgents lost big. And that's good news for the Republicans
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Surprise! Gadhafi has always been a bad guy
feature Some Westerners have conveniently short memories. One website is determined to remind them of their past mistakes
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The anti-Israel crowd's favorite British law
feature After years of seeing Israeli heroes charged under a misguided and easily exploited British law, U.K. politicians are finally wising up
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Obama's reassuring hypocrisy on Libya
feature The president is doing the right thing in the Middle East — and saying the opposite
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Terrorists should keep their citizenship
feature If the goal is to expedite the interrogation and punishment of terrorists, this is precisely the wrong way to achieve it
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Is the GOP ready for prime time?
feature All signs point to big Republican gains in November, enabling the GOP to implement its agenda. But what agenda is that?
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The Conciliatory Radical
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The case for inaction on immigration
feature Democrats are preparing yet another comprehensive immigration reform. Just say No.
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Governor can't escape Virginia's past
feature Seeking to avoid controversy on a painful subject, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell this week issued a proclamation on Confederate History Month that failed even to mention the word "slavery." So much for avoiding controversy.
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Three taxes more likely than a VAT
feature There is growing speculation that Obama is poised to introduce a European-style Value Added Tax. My bet is Obama will opt for sneakier tax hikes — like these
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The real Jane Harman scandal
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How to rebuild the GOP
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The cap-and-trade racket
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Jack Kemp's gift—and curse—to GOP
opinion Unfortunately, while [his] positive legacy goes for the moment unclaimed, Kemp’s negative legacy has been eagerly embraced. Like some of his political heirs, Kemp not only hoped for the best, too often he was willing to gamble the futu
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Qaddafi's gift to Obama
opinion The hero's welcome given to the convicted Lockerbie bomber in Tripoli diverted media attention from embarrassing questions about the bomber's release to the much easier issue of the bomber's reception. ... President Obama is unlikely now to have
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Has Obama turned his back on dissidents?
opinion President Obama has been careful not to inject himself into the turmoil of Iranian politics. But there are times when an American president must stand up for human rights.
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The reckless Right courts violence
opinion Hysterical talk from TV and radio hosts may be a cynical marketing exercise. But it's getting too dangerous to ignore.
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