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Romney presidency would bring a world of harm to women

By EDITORIAL, Special to the Washington Post October 20, 2012, 01:09 PM

The harm to women's reproductive rights would extend far beyond the borders of the United States.

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Why aren't candidates debating climate change?

By EDITORIAL, Special to the Washington Post October 19, 2012, 09:01 PM

In three debates so far, climate change hasn't been mentioned once.

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Liberalism's shrinking agenda

By MICHAEL GERSON, Special to the Washington Post October 19, 2012, 08:47 PM

President Obama's tired agenda offers no new ambitions.

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Liberalism lite

By Steve Chapman, Special to the Washington Post October 19, 2012, 08:47 PM

The president is said to lack a grand vision. To me, that's great news in any leader.

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Second debate failed on key issues

By EDITORIAL, Special to the Washington Post October 19, 2012, 08:46 PM

Why won't the candidates talk about the looming fiscal cliff?

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Did Obama really inherit an economy beyond repair?

By PETE HEGSETH, Special to the Washington Post October 19, 2012, 07:54 PM

President Obama routinely doubles down on this theme.

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The battle of the candidates

By JOHN DICKERSON, Special to the Washington Post October 18, 2012, 12:41 PM

Obama won Tuesday's debate, but Romney will live to fight another day.

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Mitt Romney sprints to the center

By DANA MILBANK, Special to the Washington Post October 17, 2012, 08:16 PM

The new, moderate Romney is winning conservatives' blessings.

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Bachmann family values

By FRANK BRUNI, Special to the Washington Post October 15, 2012, 09:18 PM

The stepsister of the Minnesota congresswoman looks at her moral crusades with puzzlement, and with a very personal sorrow.

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A terrifying threat candidates aren't talking about

By Bloomberg News Editorial, Special to the Washington Post October 15, 2012, 05:36 PM

One of the most pressing military threats facing the United States today is one we can't see.

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An open letter to the archbishop

By HERBERT W. CHILSTROM, Special to the Washington Post October 14, 2012, 04:02 PM

Dear John: In my judgment, you have drawn the line at the wrong place.

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A night of passion at the VP debate

By JOHN DICKERSON, Special to the Washington Post October 12, 2012, 07:45 PM

Biden hit all the right notes -- well, a lot of notes. Will they resonate with the right crowd?

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Romney's abortion 'agenda'

By William Saletan, Special to the Washington Post October 12, 2012, 03:10 PM

This is a man with a long history of using technicalities to disguise his abortion views.

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Big Bird isn't the problem. The problem is Mr. Snuffleupagus.

By DANA MILBANK, Special to the Washington Post October 11, 2012, 04:58 AM

Don't worry about Mitt Romney's proposed cuts to PBS. It's his other cuts that should concern you.

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch Editorial: Vote Obama

By EDITORIAL, Special to the Washington Post October 10, 2012, 10:08 AM

The nation has wrestled with it since its founding: Will this be government for the many or the few? Choose the many. Choose Barack Obama.

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I was raised by a same-sex couple

By SARAH ANN BAILLIE, Special to the Washington Post October 09, 2012, 01:28 PM

Sounds shocking, doesn't it? Well, let me tell you ...

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GOP voter suppression efforts continue to fail

By EDITORIAL BOARD, Special to the Washington Post October 08, 2012, 10:46 AM

The voter ID crusade is nothing but an organized attempt to steal an election by patting down any voter who doesn't look or feel like a likely Republican vote.

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Call it prejudice -- because it is

By ANDREAS AARSVOLD, Special to the Washington Post October 07, 2012, 12:25 PM

The marriage amendment puts the definition of 'normal' in voters' hands. And that's dangerous.

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Business groups are snubbing DFLers

By LORI STURDEVANT, Special to the Washington Post October 07, 2012, 06:40 AM

Even those who are friendly to stated business interests.

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A long election is good for democracy

By Frank Partnoy, Special to the Washington Post October 06, 2012, 06:26 AM

While a shorter campaign would save money and time, here are a few reasons why a long race is beneficial.

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