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Why Obama supporters ought to count their blessings. - "Rough Night?"
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Obama pledges to "finish the job" in Afghanistan; airlines hit with first-ever fine for stranding passengers; Fed is resigned to high unemployment through 2010. - Simple Giving
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The search for a palatable vegetarian bird. - The Greenest Bird
Which kind of turkey is best for the environment? - Amazon and Wal-Mart Don't Want To Share the Web
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Monday, Nov. 23, 2009
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No one wants America to be the sole global superpower, but no one wants to share the load. - Breast Practices
Why taxing plastic surgery is a bad idea. - Write Like Sarah Palin
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Sen. Blanche Lincoln's Web site can't make up its mind about the public option. - The Real Secret of Feminism
Gail Collins reveals who actually made change happen. - Jewish Mother Russia
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Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009
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How to fix the Senate health reform bill. - Jesus vs. Allah
The fight over God's secular title.
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009
- Shanghai Express
Made in China—and sold there, too.
Friday, Nov. 20, 2009
- And a Governor Shall Lead Them
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