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What the Muslim Brothers Want

An opposition group says Egypt has more choices than tyranny or secular democracy, which has a firm rejection of religion in public life.

Brian Rea
NICHOLAS D. KRISTOF

Obama and Egypt’s Future

The Facebook generation in Cairo has been betrayed by the Obama administration’s wishy-washy stance on supporting democracy in Egypt. comment iconComment

GAIL COLLINS

Don’t Worry. Be Happy.

Chin up, people. Let’s take comfort in contemplating things we have to worry about. comment iconComment

Opinionator

What Would Shirley Do?

As Shirley Chisholm noted, it's black and Hispanic women who are hurt the most when access to abortion is restricted.

Editorial

Relief for States and Businesses

A smart proposal from the Obama administration provides some relief to both employers and cash-strapped state governments. comment iconComment

ROGER COHEN

Wael Ghonim's Egypt

With each day the economy sinks further. Will Mubarak take his country down with him?

Opinionator | Townies

A Beginner's Guide to Unemployment

A writer's confusing first week after losing his job.

Room For Debate

Are Doctors Too Quick to Cut?

Does the American medical culture rely too heavily on surgical treatments?

Op-Ed Contributor

Better Drug Ads, Fewer Side Effects

Congress should pass legislation to let drug companies develop joint ad campaigns that are specific to certain ailments but not to any particular drug.

Opinionator | Disunion

The Choctaw Confederates

A Native American tribe casts its lot with the South.

VIDEO

Bloggingheads: Obama Loves Big Business?

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Timothy Noah, left, of Slate and Timothy Carney of The Washington Examiner debate Obama and big business.

Opinionator | The Conversation

Let's Talk About Social Security

What is the best way to tackle what seems like an insurmountable problem? Should we raise the retirement age? Create private accounts? Or both?

Editorial

A Debate Bigger Than Reform

There is an intense debate playing out in political and legal circles about the Constitution and Congress’s power to solve national problems.

Editorial

Digging a Hole Instead of a Tunnel

Gov. Chris Christie canceled plans for a commuter rail tunnel between New Jersey and New York that would have created jobs and relieved congestion.

Editorial

.24 Karat Gall

The National Collector’s Mint hasn’t stopped trying to turn tragedy into cash.

Letters

The Decline of the Science Fair

Part & Parcel
Room For Debate

Why Americans Can't Save Money

In the depths of the recession, we were supposed to be in a new era of thrift. So why are Americans spending again? Thomas Geoghegan, Tyler Cowen, Amar Bhidé, Barbara Dafoe Whitehead, Daniel Gros and Mike Konczal discuss.

Opinionator | Crisis Points

Take Me to the Revolution

Lovers, friends, lute players and comedians find a place in Tahrir Square. Is that a problem?

On the Ground

George Clooney Answers Your Questions

After contracting malaria in Sudan, George Clooney joined Nicholas Kristof in answering reader questions about the disease.

Mark Bittman Blog

Beyond the Acronyms

Some of the material I read before writing my latest column.

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