Opinion

I have not once watched documentary that featured a scientist nearly as stoked about science as Ms. Frizzle from "The Magic School Bus" or Bill Nye the Science Guy.

| January 23, 2013

We the People's diminishing voice in government

The White House has blundered by raising the number of signatures necessary for online petitions.

| January 23, 2013

Tattoos should not remain socially taboo

Despite growing acceptance for the tattooed population, some continue to disapprove.

By Isabelle Novak | January 23, 2013

Lack of LGBT representation disheartening

Why can't we have age-appropriate LGBT representation in children's programming?

| January 23, 2013

Editorial: Gun owners should be able to pass competency tests

You must pass a written and practical test in order to legally drive a car. Why shouldn't we assess a potential gun owner's competency as well?

By Editorial Board | January 22, 2013

Red carpet feeds desire to know all

Our fixation on celebrity fashion appeals to a desire for answers, but uses the wrong approach.

By Esther Drown | January 22, 2013

The cult of the grammatically correct

Those who overestimate the powers of their grammatic prowess miss the point.

By Christine Truong | January 22, 2013

Boos & Bravos: Jan. 22

Bravo to Chief Justice John G. Roberts for getting the presidential oath of office right this time around, but boo to the attack on Sergei Filin, artistic director of the Bolshoi Ballet in Russia.

By Editorial Board | January 22, 2013

DREAMing can continue to make America great

Now is the time for all Dreamers to band together in the ongoing fight for civil rights.

| January 22, 2013

Hollywood's new McCarthyism

You would think Hollywood would have learned its lesson about blacklisting.

By Colton Gavin | January 22, 2013

Letter: 'Juicers' deserve recognition, too

Letter to the editor: "Even those players alleged to have taken steroids should be allowed into the Hall."

By Letters | January 21, 2013

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