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As We Mourn
President Obama said that it must be possible for Americans to question each other’s ideas without questioning their love of country. We hope all Americans take that to heart. 
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GAIL COLLINS
What Passes for Progress in Congress
A terrible shooting tragedy can’t even get our nation’s representatives to take serious action on gun control. Comment
Editorial
The Verdict on the Spill
If Congress wants to win support for offshore drilling, it must take every precaution to reduce the chances of another catastrophe. Comment
- Maureen Dowd and Thomas L. Friedman are off today.
Opinionator
First Comes Fear
By ROBERT WRIGHT
Violent rhetoric isn't the problem; it's casting political opponents as scary outsiders.
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More Guns, Less Crime?
In Arizona, the shootings have led some citizens to call for more guns, not more gun control. Why is that?
Opinionator | The Conversation
Does Moderation Work?
By DAVID BROOKS and GAIL COLLINS
Despite all the calls for more sane political dialogue, we're getting the same crazy rhetoric.
Editorial
Not Just for Lawmakers
Instead of hiding, lawmakers must reach out to their constituents and help calm a troubled political environment without fear or self-absorbed overreaction. Comment
Op-Ed Contributor
When Congress Was Armed And Dangerous
By JOANNE B. FREEMAN
In the 19th century, many senators and representatives carried weapons in the halls of Congress — and used them.
Opinionator | Disunion
A Baptism of Blood?
By DANIEL W. CROFTS
Library of Congress
With the union at a crossroads, William Henry Seward delivers a pivotal speech.
Op-Ed Contributor
Playing With the Band
By DIANA ZUCKERMAN
The F.D.A. doesn’t have enough data to judge whether lap bands can help not-so-obese people safely lose weight and keep it off.
Bloggingheads: Exploiting Tragedy?
Michelle Goldberg of The Daily Beast and Ross Douthat, Op-Ed columnist for The New York Times, debate liberal reaction to the Arizona shooting.
Editorial
Impeachment as Intimidation
Ousting judges to register disagreement with a particular court decision, as several members of the Iowa House would like to do, is a dangerous road to go down.
Editorial
A Hint of Peace
The Basque separatist group ETA has announced “permanent” cease-fires before. If it is serious this time, it must drop all political conditions and verifiably disarm.
On the Ground
Answering Your Sudan Questions, Take 2
By NICHOLAS KRISTOF
Former President Jimmy Carter and Nicholas Kristof answer a second round of readers' questions about Sudan.
Magazine — The Advance
Can Europe Be Saved?
By PAUL KRUGMAN
The liberal democracies of Western Europe represent one of the greatest achievements of human civilization. But is there any way to save them from sinking together in the ill-conceived currency union ? Comment
Nicholas D. Kristof Blog
Win-a-Trip 2011 — With a Twist!
Here’s how to apply for this year’s contest — and this time, I’m taking someone over 60, as well as a student.
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