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It wasn't the Seattle riot that derailed WTO
The problems began when President Clinton put in mollifying language about labor and environmental standards. They soon became reasons for alarm by less-developed countries, and free trade has yet to recover its momentum.
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Finally, an Obama policy for Afghanistan
Previewing the big speech on Tuesday, and what the President should (but probably won't) say.
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Thanksgiving thoughts in hard times
Can a region as blessed as the Northwest take its civic responsibilities seriously? An essay inspired by memories of Thanksgivings past.
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Let's get realistic about math and science tests
The state superintendent of public instruction, Randy Dorn, makes his case for modifying the math and science requirements, on grounds of realism and allowing students enough time to get the classes to meet the tests.