Opinion

The freedom of a soldier in Iraq

Published March 10, 2004

BAQUBAH, Iraq - Upon enlistment, every soldier, sailor, Marine and airman in the United States takes an oath to protect the Constitution against foreign and domestic enemies. So what does that mean when...

Iowa and Minnesota: participation is key despite differences

Published March 10, 2004

I have been to two caucuses this year: Iowa's on Jan. 19 and Minnesota's on March 2. They could not have been more different. At the caucus in Dubuque, Iowa, sign-in started promptly at 6:30 p.m. There...

Time for a first lady: Kerry, you’re up

Published March 9, 2004

Kerry could bridge the political gender gap by choosing a qualified female running mate, winning the November election and then honorably resigning.

Economic and social disparity creates conflict

Published March 8, 2004

Nicaragua is today the most economically polarized country in the Western Hemisphere and among the poorest. The disparity between rich and poor is almost unspeakable. Several months ago I traveled there...

Maybe Dru’s angels were mixed up

Published March 8, 2004

I am afraid Sjodin was vulnerable because her guardian angels were accidentally replaced by underwear angels.

Where have all the women gone?

Published March 8, 2004

I have often heard people ask why there have not been more great women artists throughout Western history. I took great curiosity in this question; it was my inspiration for taking a "women and the arts"...

Not just for Americans anymore

Published March 8, 2004

Common Europeans act just like common Americans.

A danger shared by all: Nuclear proliferation is a runaway train

Published March 8, 2004

North Korea. India and Pakistan. Israel. And now Iran. There is no doubt the Bush administration is facing a nuclear proliferation crisis. Yet, to quote one of President George W. Bush's predecessors,...

Let’s (not) talk about ‘The Passion’

by Nathan Hall
Published March 5, 2004

I still cling to this antiquated notion that perhaps there are more important events occurring in our fair metropolis than fundamentalist zealots spray-painting religious slogans on snow banks.

Time for a change, Mr. Bush

by Steven Snyder
Published March 4, 2004

Dear Mr. Bush, Why are you a bigot? For a long time I have supported you when others would not, written columns defending you while others were calling for your head and told others to have faith when...