The federal government recently passed a commitment to fund high-speed rail corridors across the United States. This column explores some of the advantages of switching to trains, and the reasons it hasn’t caught on in the U.S. see more
Opinion
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All aboard!
August 31, 2010 at 7:29 pm
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Arizona’s proverbial penny
Andrew Thomas race for Attorney General reveals he was anything but legitimate. see more
August 31, 2010 at 5:30 pm
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Calling out catty couples
When couples fight at parties, it’s double the buzzkill. Here’s what you can do to avoid being one of them. see more
August 31, 2010 at 5:27 pm
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Editorial: Game time
The news that we’ve been waiting for all offseason finally came Monday afternoon — the decision. see more
August 30, 2010 at 8:10 pm
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Sensing a consensus
The 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act is a victory for those with disabilities as well as proof this country can still unite across partisan lines and accomplish great things. see more
August 30, 2010 at 7:11 pm
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Going bilingual is bueno
There is significant research that shows bilingual education helps English language learners reach and maintain high academic achievement levels, yet it is often opposed on the ground that it’s a waste of education funds and essentially un-American. see more
August 30, 2010 at 6:52 pm
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Letter: Aug. 31
Around the Glenn: In response to Zach Levin-Epstein’s Monday column “’Beck’oning the masses.” see more
August 30, 2010 at 6:24 pm
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U.S. foreign grads head for the hills
The U.S. needs to start making its work force friendlier territory for foreign nationals. see more
August 30, 2010 at 6:10 pm
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Traffic jams and American standstill
Roads and readiness should be the measurements by which we evaluate government stimulus spending. Our national vitality and security are at stake. see more
August 30, 2010 at 5:44 pm
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Editorial: Smoke and mirrors
The war on tobacco has taken a back seat to recent social politics, but the World Health Organization has brought smoking back to the table with its request to extend Restricted ratings to films depicting tobacco use. see more
August 29, 2010 at 9:20 pm
