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Regional Opinions

Editorials on making New York more friendly to minority parties and developing Brooklyn.

Editorials from Abroad

The Daily Star (Beirut) says that it is time for the U.S. to enter discussions with Iran about its nuclear program.

The Observer (London) says leaving Iraq when the country is in need would not only be cowardly but deeply immoral.

Editorials

The Next Abortion Decision

The abortion rights case that the Supreme Court is set to hear Wednesday could have real-world consequences for the lives of women and the rule of law.

Trying Saddam, and His System

Patience is what is needed now from the judges in the trial of Saddam Hussein, from Iraqi political leaders and from ordinary Iraqi citizens.

AIDS, and Homophobia, in Jamaica

Homophobia in Jamaica hampers efforts to reach same-sex partners who are justifiably terrified of seeking medical help for AIDS.

The Duke Shames the Capitol

As Congress mulls over the larger lessons of Representative Randy Cunningham's demise, it should look to repair its ethics process, which now stands as a scandal unto itself.

Op-Ed Contributors

Cull of the Wild

Migratory birds are the victims, not villains, of avian flu.

A Shot at Justice

A Shot at Justice

President Bush's plan for pandemic flu protection is remarkably self-defeating in two vital areas: manufacturer liability and victim compensation.

The Flu's Second Front

A pneumonia vaccine can save lives in an influenza epidemic.

Today's Columnists
MAUREEN DOWD
The Autumn of the Patriarchy

TimesSelect The Autumn of the Patriarchy

Inside the vice president's bunker mentality.


Talking Points

Times Select Talking Points: The Waning Power of Roe v. Wade

Although the landmark ruling survives, the right to abortion has been steadily eroding.
Previous Talking Points


Times Select Marjane Satrapi: Defending My Country

The author discusses what it's like to be an Iranian in Paris.
Readers Respond
October Columnist: Back to New Orleans



Op-Ed Columnists
David Brooks
Schedule: Thursday, Sunday
Nicholas D. Kristof
Schedule: Tuesday, Sunday

Maureen Dowd
Schedule: Wednesday, Saturday
Paul Krugman
Schedule: Monday, Friday

Thomas L. Friedman
Schedule: Wednesday, Friday (On Vacation)
Frank Rich
Schedule: Sunday

Bob Herbert
Schedule: Monday, Thursday
John Tierney
Schedule: Tuesday, Saturday