Glenn Beck: Why we are all Catholics now
This battle over birth control coverage harkens back to America’s founding: If you can’t serve God as you choose, you are not free.
How birth control became a 2012 issue
(Associated Press)
Using birth control has been settled social behavior, but now gender warfare is erupting anew in spheres where political agitation thrives.
On Faith
Lent in a time of a Catholic culture war
It seems Ash Wednesday came early this year. See these Christians: how they love to fight each other.
What are you giving up for Lent?
Many people give up a vice during Lent as an attempt to get closer to God.
Franklin Graham questions Obama’s Christian beliefs
The son of famed evangelist Billy Graham, on “Morning Joe” Tuesday, also praised Republican presidential contender Rick Santorum.
Higher Education
Liberal learning: Only for the elite?
Guest writer says that all college students, not just the privileged, should learn critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
College admissions: How diversity factors in
With the Supreme Court agreeing to consider the role of affirmative action in college admissions, the executive director of admissions at CalTech discusses the role diversity plays in admissions.
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Love’s death haunts U-Va. bar
Bar that Yeardley Love and George Huguely frequented is a favorite drinking spot for U-Va. students.
Avian flu reports won’t be published
Officials agreed to keep the mutation research secret until risks are assessed.
Nuclear power entrepreneurs push thorium as a fuel
Some nuclear power entrepreneurs say that it could reduce waste, produce more power and reduce threat of weapons proliferation.
National Education
Teacher: ‘Tis a shame (that education has become so political)
A Wisconsin teacher writes: “In Governor Scott Walker’s Wisconsin, teaching has been relegated from professional status to political fodder.”
College admissions: How diversity factors in
With the Supreme Court agreeing to consider the role of affirmative action in college admissions, the executive director of admissions at CalTech discusses the role diversity plays in admissions.
Santorum’s children went to a cyber charter school
Rick Santorum, who has said he would homeschool his children in the White House if he becomes president, sent five of his kids for a time to a cyber charter school.
Innovations
Google, Safari and getting the Internet we deserve
Google is the latest company to be accused of having its hand in the user privacy cookie jar. What does it say about the state of our privacy online?
Win the Web to win the White House?
A panel discussion Friday brought together reporters, a campaign operative and a social media expert to discuss the battle for the Internet during the 2012 election.
America’s dissidents are its power
COLUMN | Rewarding contrarians is quintessentially American, and it’s what keeps the country ahead of others in its ability to innovate.
A new model for career counseling
OPINION | Career counselors can help people get ahead in their hunt for a job. But does the current model work?
On Leadership
How Jeremy Lin went unnoticed
When Lin hit the three-pointer before the buzzer, you could almost hear the collective sound of NBA coaches smacking their foreheads.
A love note to the workaholic
OPINION | Pressure to achieve on the job may cost us the social vulnerability that is key to romance.
The Rolodex that redefined power
You’ve probably never heard of Pattie Sellers. But Warren Buffett has. And so have Sheryl Sandberg, Oprah Winfrey and Indra Nooyi.
Mr. Schmidt goes to Washington
Google’s chairman and former CEO reflects on his first time testifying before Congress, and what Washington does and doesn’t understand about Silicon Valley.
National Blogs & Columns
Vivek Wadhwa
America’s dissidents are its power
COLUMN | Rewarding contrarians is quintessentially American, and it’s what keeps the country ahead of others in its ability to innovate.
In the Loop
Gen. Clapper channels Westmoreland
Intel chief James Clapper raised an eyebrow by comparing optimistic views on Afghanistan to those of Vietnam days.
Joe Davidson
Federal worker prevails in discrimination case against Social Security
During this extended period of cloudy federal employee horizons comes a wee bit of sunshine, the story of a worker who took on Uncle Sam and beat him. But it took her more than a decade to do it.
The Federal Eye by Ed O'Keefe
Darrell Issa on year one as chairman
The California Republican has held hundreds of hearings and made hundreds of requests for information from the White House and agencies.
The Checkup by Jennifer Huget and Rob Stein
CDC renews warning about raw milk
I’m sure I’ll get an earful from certain readers for this, but I can’t for the life of me see how any health-conscious person can think drinking unpasteurized milk is a good idea. That opinion’s bolstered by a CDC report issued Tuesday.
The latest headlines
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- Conan O'Brien wins a 2-year extension for his TBS late-night show, through April 2014
- Police: Victims in Korean spa shooting near Atlanta were 2 married couples; gunman was brother
- Official; Findings from probe of Quran burning at NATO Afghan base may come out Wednesday
- Geithner: Obama plan would make corporate tax system fairer and more globally competitive
- Romney calls for 20 percent across-the-board cut in personal income tax rates to help economy
- Barney Rosset, publisher of underground classics such as 'Tropic of Cancer,' dies at age 89
- Jurors deliberate case of ex-Va. lacrosse player charged with murdering former girlfriend
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- Obama helps break ground on new Smithsonian's black history museum on National Mall
Featured Videos
U.S. mine boss charged With fraud (0:54)
The superintendent of the West Virginia coal mine where an explosion killed 29 men was charged Wednesday with conspiracy to defraud the U.S. Government. The 2010 West Virginia mine blast was the worst U.S. Mining disaster in four decades. (Feb. 22)
Tribute paid one year after N.Z. quake killed 185 (1:48)
In various ceremonies, New Zealanders and others who lost relatives paid tribute to the 185 people who died in a devastating earthquake in Christchurch a year ago. (Feb. 22)
FDA: New suppliers to increase supply of cancer drugs (1:57)
Federal regulators have approved new suppliers for two crucial cancer drugs, easing critical shortages that had been ratcheting up fears that patients, particularly children with leukemia, would miss lifesaving treatments.(Feb. 21)
Man accused of repeatedly running over lover (1:03)
A U.S. man angry that his girlfriend was trying to break up with him struck her with his car and repeatedly backed over her body, prosecutors said Tuesday in charging him with murder. (Feb. 21)
Two Western journalists killed in Syria (0:34)
The French government confirms that French photojournalist Remy Ochlik and American Marie Colvin were killed in Syria. The two were covering the fighting in Homs. (Feb. 22)
U.S. team: Honduras prison fire was an accident (0:53)
U.S. investigators concluded Tuesday that the deadliest prison fire in a century was accidental, and may have been caused by a lit match, cigarette or some other open flame. (Feb. 22)
Protests continue in Kabul over Koran burning (1:25)
Afghan police fired weapons to disperse anti-American protesters. 17 Afghans were wounded. The protesters are angry over the burning of Qurans on a NATO military base. (Feb. 22)
Obama sings 'Sweet Home Chicago' with B.B. King (0:38)
At the Red, White and Blues concert played at the White House on Tuesday night, President Obama sang a few bars of the blues classic with B.B. King and Mick Jagger.
Gary Clark Jr. performs 'Catfish Blues' (1:48)
President Obama sang along as Glary Clark Jr. performed "Catfish Blues" at the White House on Tuesday night. (Feb. 21)
Mick Jagger rocks White House blues concert (1:53)
At the Red, White and Blues concert played at the White House on Tuesday night, Mick Jagger proved he's still got his rock star moves. Watch highlights from his performance. (Feb. 21)
Blues greats join B.B. King on White House stage (1:55)
Names such as Buddy Guy and Sehemekia Copeland joined B.B. King on stage for a performance at the Red, White and Blues concert at the White House. (Feb. 21)
President Obama on the legend of blues (1:47)
President Barack Obama welcomed blues legends to the White House on Thursday night, praising the message of overcoming within the music. (Feb. 21)
Bloomberg defends NYPD monitoring Muslim groups (2:38)
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is facing off with Yale University over efforts by the NYPD to monitor Muslim student groups. He says there is nothing wrong with officers keeping an eye on websites available to the general public. (Feb. 21)
New Orleans revels in Mardi Gras (1:13)
Revelers filled the streets of New Orleans Tuesday for Mardi Gras. Many wore colorful costumes and collected beads It's the culmination of two weeks of celebrations leading up to the start of the Christian season of Lent. (Feb. 21)
Reading the art on the walls (2:13)
The Washington Post's John Kelly takes an up close look at the renovation going on at The National Gallery of Art East Building. (Feb. 21)
Super PACs overtaking campaign fundraising (1:55)
An unmistakable dynamic is playing out in the money game among Republican presidential candidates: New "super" political action committees are growing more powerful than the campaigns they support. (Feb. 20)Editor's Choice
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony takes place in Cleveland on April 14.
Santa’s Big Brown helper
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Critics target cost of Guard troops on border
President Obama’s decision last year to send 1,200 National Guard troops to U.S.-Mexico border may have been smart politics, but a growing number of skeptics say the deployment is an expensive and inefficient mission.
The Occupy movement’s art
As the online gallery at occuprint.org reveals, the Occupy movement has more than a few skilled graphic designers in its informal ranks.
Wizards’ Wall eager to play
After learning firsthand during the lockout about the business of basketball, John Wall is ready to get back on the court and have some fun.
Gathering meteorites and congressional foes
For the 35th year, the U.S. is gathering space rocks from the wind-hammered icefields of Antarctica, a program attacked as wasteful by Sens. John McCain and Tom Coburn.
Special Reports
Faces of the Fallen
Service members who have died in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom.
Civil War 150
News and views from the Washington Post about the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War.
Outlook’s 5 myths
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