David Brooks

opinion columnist for the New York Times

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As the Israel-Hamas conflict continues, a Thousand Oaks Jewish man died on Monday after sustaining injuries during a protest, and college campuses have erupted in sometimes violent…

Why is Israel-Hamas conflict such a flashpoint on college campuses?

As the Israel-Hamas conflict continues, a Thousand Oaks Jewish man died on Monday after sustaining injuries during a protest, and college campuses have erupted in sometimes violent…

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Mitt Romney has taken heat for not being specific about proposals for turning the country around. Now it's the President's turn.

The Democrats Get Down to Business

Mitt Romney has taken heat for not being specific about proposals for turning the country around. Now it's the President's turn.

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Topping off last night's hour of prime time at the  Republican National Convention  was Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman, now an Independent, but who just eight years ago was the…

Is Sarah Palin Ready for Prime Time?

Topping off last night's hour of prime time at the Republican National Convention was Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman, now an Independent, but who just eight years ago was the…

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