MB Civic

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/15/opinion/15cohen.html?ref=opinion&pagewanted=print

Magic and Realism, by Roger Cohen

“I’ve nothing against smart power, a blend of soft and hard. It’s better than dumb power, of which we’ve had a dose.”

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http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/15/opinion/15collins.html?ref=opinion&pagewanted=print

He’s Leaving. Really., by Gail Collins

“The freedom farewell address.”

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http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/15/opinion/15questions.html?ref=opinion&pagewanted=print

Questions of Justice (various)

“Eric Holder, President-elect Barack Obama’s nominee for attorney general, is scheduled to appear today at a confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The Op-Ed page asked five legal experts to pose the questions they would like to hear the nominee answer.”

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http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/15/opinion/15thu2.html?ref=opinion&pagewanted=print

Undermining Justice

“Bush administration hacks forced out accomplished career attorneys and packed the department with lawyers selected for their dedication to a right-wing political agenda rather than to enforcing the law.”