The Bullpen
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It's hard out there for a pimp
feature Who was James O'Keefe really punking?
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WikiLeaks is an act of cyber war
feature But we can give better than we get
By David Frum Last updated
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A realistic plan for reforming health care
feature Repeal isn't going to happen. Instead, Republicans should focus on fixing financing and over-regulation
By David Frum Last updated
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Not so fast, Tea Partiers
feature Why a big win in November will only strengthen the case for moderate reform of the Republican Party
By David Frum Last updated
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The Greek crisis isn't Greek
feature Greek debt, German banks, and your 401(k) are all connected. And there's no way to rescue only the innocent
By David Frum Last updated
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Obama needs a dose of ideology
feature His legislative accomplishments are altering the American landscape. But the president can't prevail politically without that old time religion
By Robert Shrum Last updated
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The summer of Obama's discontent
feature August has historically been a treacherous month for the president. But Obama can own this month, this year, and next, if he regains the fierce urgency of now
By Robert Shrum Last updated
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Heroes and villains of health reform
feature It's not over—yet. But here's how history will record the profiles in courage and cowardice we've witnessed in the health-reform battle.
By Robert Shrum Last updated
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Taking Sarah Palin seriously
feature I used to joke about her. But I won't anymore
By Robert Shrum Last updated
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Obama, appeasement and the race baiters
feature It's no secret why this White House flees from racial controversy. But for his sake and ours, Obama must confront the appeals to America's worst instincts.
By Robert Shrum Last updated
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Is America still a serious nation?
feature A visit to Southeast Asia evokes memories of our folly-filled past — and serves as a reminder of the critical issues we face today
By Robert Shrum Last updated
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Will Democrats fumble health reform?
feature Abortion and the tax on "Cadillac" health plans are still contentious issues, and the special election to fill Ted Kennedy's seat is heightening Democratic anxiety. In this sudden death overtime, there's no margin for error.
By Robert Shrum Last updated
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Britain proves the folly of GOP economics
feature First slash spending. Then watch the economy contract
By Robert Shrum Last updated
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Is Obama a liberal?
feature What the first murmurs of revisionism on the Right tell us about Obama's presidency.
By Robert Shrum Last updated
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