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
Harvard Asian-American discrimination probe ends
An Indian-American student has withdrawn his complaint alleging Harvard and Princeton rejected him over racial-ethnic bias.
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.
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
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
Forbes to Santorum: Stop talking about Satan
Publisher Steve Forbes, during a phone interview, reflects on the GOP candidates.
Joe Davidson
Advancing benefits for same-sex partners of federal workers
The Obama administration is preparing to finalize regulations that would advance benefits for the same-sex partners of federal employees.
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
Alcohol in movies can nudge teens toward drinking
Want to keep your teen from becoming a drinker? Keep an eye on what movies she’s watching — and the clothes she’s wearing, too.
The latest headlines
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- Obama administration seeks online privacy protections with voluntary but enforceable rules
- Mobile applications to post privacy policies before installation under California agreement
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- DC police official involved in celebrity escort flap gives notice of whistleblower suit
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- Authorities say teen swung at flight attendant, sang about bin Laden; cousin says he's ill
- FACT CHECK: 20th GOP debate was a trip down memory lane, featuring familiar factual stretches
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Fairfax beats Yorktown, 58-38
Fairfax beats Yorktown, by a score of 58-38.
7 killed in Afghan Koran protests (0:52)
(Warning: May contain graphic images) Afghan President Hamid Karzai appealed for calm after clashes in several cities between Afghan security forces and protesters furious over the burning of Muslim holy books at a U.S. military base left seven people dead. (Feb. 22)
Pinterest is the latest website creating a firestorm of attention across the Internet. You may have seen your friends flooding your Facebook news feed with Pinterest posts and wondering where they are all coming from. Could it be the next big thing in social networking? (Feb. 22)
Rick Santorum goes after Obama on energy (2:06)
GOP Presidential candidate Rick Santorum said on Wednesday that President Obama has nobody to blame but himself for the energy problems the United States is facing. (Feb. 22)
Judge says Lindsay Lohan in the 'home stretch' (2:17)
Lindsay Lohan was back in a Los Angeles courtroom for a progress report hearing. The judge monitoring Lohan's probation in a pair of misdemeanor cases says the actress is doing well and "in the home stretch." She's due back in court next month. (Feb. 22)
Carney: Obama appreciates impact of gas prices (2:08)
As gas prices continue to increase, White House press secretary Jay Carney said Wednesday that President Obama is fully aware of the impact that high gas prices have on average Americans. (Feb. 21)
Military apologizes for Koran burning (2:04)
A top general in Afghanistan says the burning of Koran was completely inadvertent and a task force has been created to investigate the matter. (Feb. 22)
Sports blooper: Announcer loses his balance (0:34)
CBS Sports network announcer James Bates fell during a live telecast after the stool he was sitting on broke. (Feb. 22)
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)
Adele, Coldplay among winners at the Brit Awards (2:41)
Adele caps a rollercoaster year of Grammy Awards triumph and medical woes with a double win at the U.K.'s Brit music awards. Other winners include Coldplay, Rihanna, Bruno Mars and Ed Sheeran. (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)Editor's Choice
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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
Writers break down what you think you know about gas prices, the suburbs, Lincoln and more.
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