Latest articles by David Frum
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Green power's hidden agenda
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Mt. Vernon's conservative dead letter
feature Liberals and conservatives hold distinct values. But for both sides, habitual ideological stands are undermining cherished policy goals.
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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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France's nuclear solution
opinion What if there were a way to get around nuclear energy's big problem— radioactive waste? There is.
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Is Middle East peace even possible?
feature Even if Palestinian leaders want a peace deal, the inflated expectations of their people—underscored by militants with guns—all but certainly preclude one.
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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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Gay marriage and cultural conflict
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Shirley Sherrod and the shame of conservative media
feature When Andrew Breitbart unveils a selectively edited tape to defame a federal employee, conservatives blame Barack Obama
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Mike Huckabee: Answers and questions
feature A recent spate of good press has properly highlighted the qualities that could make Huckabee a winning candidate in 2012. Absent, though, have been the lingering causes for concern.
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What do we do about the dollar?
feature The dollar is down and heading lower. Can we afford to let it sink?
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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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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 cap-and-trade racket
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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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Afghanistan—a quagmire worth fighting for
opinion George Will may be right that Afghanistan is not the Good War. But it's a "good enough" war, and despite all the travails, the U.S. can't afford to lose it.
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A false lesson on climate change
feature The conduct of climate scientists at the U.K.'s Climate Research Institute was scandalous. But what does that tell us about the validity of climate change?
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The debt deal's biggest losers
feature America's commitment to national security — and to our own poor, unemployed, and sick — should be called into question after this puzzling deal
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If I were a presidential candidate...
feature A look at what the GOP field should have been asked — and how the candidates should have responded — at Saturday's big foreign policy debate
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How Ryan set up Obama's comeback
feature The Republican plan to cut taxes and slash government health care spending gives the president prime opportunities for political victory
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Life in the real world
feature On Main Street, it looks like there aren't any politicians willing to stand up for America's middle class
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