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Op-Art

Scenes From the Tsunami

Original work from three graphic artists in Japan.

MAUREEN DOWD

No Kiss From Kate

With only one cameo under his belt, a former Connecticut senator becomes Hollywood’s ambassador to Washington. comment iconComment

THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN

Washington vs. the Merciless

In putting off big policy decisions, we are brazenly taunting two unforgiving forces: the market and Mother Nature. comment iconComment

NICHOLAS D. KRISTOF

The Japanese Could Teach Us a Thing or Two

The selfless teamwork in Japan following the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis can inspire us all.

Editorial

Gov. Cuomo’s All-Cuts Budget

Governor Cuomo is right to argue for spending cuts, but his refusal to impose any new taxes on New York’s wealthiest citizens makes no sense.

Op-Ed Contributor

Ringing In the Year 1390

In a time of revolution and upheaval, the author finds solace and hope in her family’s Persian traditions.

Opinionator | Home Fires

Still in the Fight: Steps

In the last installment of a series, three wounded Marines face the hard work of rehabilitation.

Op-Ed Contributor

Teaching to the Text Message

Learning to write concisely is a valuable skill, and more in tune with the world’s conversation.

Editorial

D.I.Y. Immigration Reform

Going solo on immigration reform, as Utah has decided to do, is not a good idea, even with good intentions.

The Seasons | Shirin Neshat

Spring

As spring arrives, so too do the seeds of a new era for the Muslim world. This video is a tribute to the young protesters.

Opinionator | Disunion

'A Very Mad-Man'

Lincoln and Henry Raymond, founder of The Times, helped each other weather the storm of disunion.

Op-Ed Contributor

Bitter Legacy, Injured Coast

In Japan, nature and technology in tension.

Op-Ed Contributors

A Country’s Lasting Aftershocks

Three voices from Japan reflect on the aftermath of 9.0 earthquake and tsunami.

Editorial Notebook

The Passion of Dorothy Day

In the life of Dorothy Day, co-founder of the Catholic Worker movement, a story of sainthood and the single woman.

Op-Classic, 2004

The Question I Wrote

The Republican pollster Dick Wirthlin on Ronald Reagan’s most devastating line in his debate wtih Jimmy Carter.

Too Little Information

Views from readers and a response from the public editor.

On the Ground

Help Me Choose My Win-a-Trip Winner!

The 2011 Win-a-Trip contest is coming up. Help me choose the winning student and senior citizen from a pool of finalists.

VIDEO

Egypt in My Heart

As spring arrives, so too do the seeds of a new era for the Muslim world. This video by Shirin Neshat is a tribute to the young protesters.

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