NPR Topics: Opinion http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1057&ft=1&f=1057 Editorial opinions and commentary on news events and world events. Download podcasts and subscribe to RSS feeds. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Sat, 28 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Opinion http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1057&ft=1&f=1057 yes Small Cars Don't Get Any Respect When Lisa Troch is behind the wheel of her Mini Rover, she says other drivers treat her like she's invisible. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120580720&ft=1&f=1057 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120580720&ft=1&f=1057 When Lisa Troch is behind the wheel of her Mini Rover, she says other drivers treat her like she's invisible. no When Lisa Troch is behind the wheel of her Mini Rover, she says other drivers treat her like she's invisible.

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]]> On Two Wheels, The Road Looks Different As soon as Caroline Keem started commuting to work on a bike, she learned the hard lessons of the road. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120580954&ft=1&f=1057 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120580954&ft=1&f=1057 As soon as Caroline Keem started commuting to work on a bike, she learned the hard lessons of the road. no As soon as Caroline Keem started commuting to work on a bike, she learned the hard lessons of the road.

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]]> When Emotions Go Into Overdrive Alissa Corby says drivers should make eye contact to help reduce road rage. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:46:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120570877&ft=1&f=1057 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120570877&ft=1&f=1057 Alissa Corby says drivers should make eye contact to help reduce road rage. no Alissa Corby says drivers should make eye contact to help reduce road rage.

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]]> Afghanistan Speech A Defining Moment For Obama Next week, President Obama will lay out his Afghanistan plan in a televised address. NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr says it's a defining moment for the president — and warns that like war presidents before him, Obama will likely face pressure to escalate the war in the weeks and months ahead. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120846015&ft=1&f=1057 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120846015&ft=1&f=1057 Next week, President Obama will lay out his Afghanistan plan in a televised address. NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr says it's a defining moment for the president — and warns that like war presidents before him, Obama will likely face pressure to escalate the war in the weeks and months ahead. 143 no Next week, President Obama will lay out his Afghanistan plan in a televised address. NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr says it's a defining moment for the president — and warns that like war presidents before him, Obama will likely face pressure to escalate the war in the weeks and months ahead.

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]]> The Legend Of The Human Resources Crypt Philosopher Alain de Botton thinks a lot about how people work — and says there's one department at work that is universally hated: Human Resources. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120776612&ft=1&f=1057 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120776612&ft=1&f=1057 Philosopher Alain de Botton thinks a lot about how people work — and says there's one department at work that is universally hated: Human Resources. 226 no Philosopher Alain de Botton thinks a lot about how people work — and says there's one department at work that is universally hated: Human Resources.

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]]> Why 'Giving Thanks' Means More This Year It hasn't been an easy year for Americans, but despite a struggling economy, health care woes and troops fighting overseas, there is much to be grateful for. Author Teresa Nicholas we need Thanksgiving more in tough times than in good ones. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:45:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120782127&ft=1&f=1057 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120782127&ft=1&f=1057 It hasn't been an easy year for Americans, but despite a struggling economy, health care woes and troops fighting overseas, there is much to be grateful for. Author Teresa Nicholas we need Thanksgiving more in tough times than in good ones. no It hasn't been an easy year for Americans, but despite a struggling economy, health care woes and troops fighting overseas, there is much to be grateful for. Author Teresa Nicholas we need Thanksgiving more in tough times than in good ones.

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]]> The New Republic: Obama's Stance On Health Care? What reading material is President Obama circulating throughout the White House? His latest tidbit signals that health care reform cost control is a priority — a message relayed privately, during negotiations with Congress and interest groups, from day one. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:08:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120812134&ft=1&f=1057 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120812134&ft=1&f=1057 What reading material is President Obama circulating throughout the White House? His latest tidbit signals that health care reform cost control is a priority — a message relayed privately, during negotiations with Congress and interest groups, from day one. no What reading material is President Obama circulating throughout the White House? His latest tidbit signals that health care reform cost control is a priority — a message relayed privately, during negotiations with Congress and interest groups, from day one.

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]]> The Nation: China: A Kingdom Of Bicycles No Longer China and the U.S. account for about 40 percent of carbon emissions, with each country contributing one-fifth to worldwide emissions. But Elizabeth Economy of the U.S. Council on Foreign Relations suggests China will have to bear most of the burden to reduce emissions. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:42:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120811453&ft=1&f=1057 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120811453&ft=1&f=1057 China and the U.S. account for about 40 percent of carbon emissions, with each country contributing one-fifth to worldwide emissions. But Elizabeth Economy of the U.S. Council on Foreign Relations suggests China will have to bear most of the burden to reduce emissions. no China and the U.S. account for about 40 percent of carbon emissions, with each country contributing one-fifth to worldwide emissions. But Elizabeth Economy of the U.S. Council on Foreign Relations suggests China will have to bear most of the burden to reduce emissions.

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]]> Foreign Policy: Playing Our Cards Right With India When President Obama sits down with Prime Minister Singh today, we hope they will sketch out an ambitious and sustained agenda for expansive Indo-U.S. cooperation over the coming years. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:27:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120811320&ft=1&f=1057 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120811320&ft=1&f=1057 When President Obama sits down with Prime Minister Singh today, we hope they will sketch out an ambitious and sustained agenda for expansive Indo-U.S. cooperation over the coming years. no When President Obama sits down with Prime Minister Singh today, we hope they will sketch out an ambitious and sustained agenda for expansive Indo-U.S. cooperation over the coming years.

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]]> The National Review: From The Projects To The NFL In <em>The Blind Side</em>, it is refreshing to see Hollywood produce a film that portrays a Republican and Christian family in a favorable light. If the film has a lesson, it is only indirectly political. It is about the intact, loving family as the ordinary condition of human flourishing. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:15:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120810907&ft=1&f=1057 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120810907&ft=1&f=1057 In <em>The Blind Side</em>, it is refreshing to see Hollywood produce a film that portrays a Republican and Christian family in a favorable light. If the film has a lesson, it is only indirectly political. It is about the intact, loving family as the ordinary condition of human flourishing. no In The Blind Side, it is refreshing to see Hollywood produce a film that portrays a Republican and Christian family in a favorable light. If the film has a lesson, it is only indirectly political. It is about the intact, loving family as the ordinary condition of human flourishing.

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]]> Women's Sports, Title IX And The Cheerleader Option It may get harder for athletic programs to adhere to the Title IX mandate that athletic representation on campuses mirror student enrollment. Frank Deford notes that if colleges make cheerleading a sport, they might stave off budget cuts to male-dominated sports programs &mdash; but at what cost to other female athletes? Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:26:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120766782&ft=1&f=1057 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120766782&ft=1&f=1057 It may get harder for athletic programs to adhere to the Title IX mandate that athletic representation on campuses mirror student enrollment. Frank Deford notes that if colleges make cheerleading a sport, they might stave off budget cuts to male-dominated sports programs &mdash; but at what cost to other female athletes? 231 no It may get harder for athletic programs to adhere to the Title IX mandate that athletic representation on campuses mirror student enrollment. Frank Deford notes that if colleges make cheerleading a sport, they might stave off budget cuts to male-dominated sports programs — but at what cost to other female athletes?

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]]> Are Obama's Economic Policies Working Effectively? As the economy slowly begins to recover from the financial meltdown, should the Obama administration get credit for turning things around? Or has the administration failed to do what it takes to really help the economy? A panel of experts takes on the question in the latest <em>Intelligence Squared U.S.</em> debate. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:50:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120508345&ft=1&f=1057 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120508345&ft=1&f=1057 As the economy slowly begins to recover from the financial meltdown, should the Obama administration get credit for turning things around? Or has the administration failed to do what it takes to really help the economy? A panel of experts takes on the question in the latest <em>Intelligence Squared U.S.</em> debate. 0 no As the economy slowly begins to recover from the financial meltdown, should the Obama administration get credit for turning things around? Or has the administration failed to do what it takes to really help the economy? A panel of experts takes on the question in the latest Intelligence Squared U.S. debate.

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]]> Cancer Screening Guidelines Are Difficult To Accept Last week's recommendation by a government task force, suggesting that women hold off on getting routine screening for breast cancer until age 50, continues to stir debate among advocates and those affected by the disease. For journalist Rene Syler, the debate over whether to screen or not to screen &mdash; and at what age &mdash; is a personal one. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120748052&ft=1&f=1057 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120748052&ft=1&f=1057 Last week's recommendation by a government task force, suggesting that women hold off on getting routine screening for breast cancer until age 50, continues to stir debate among advocates and those affected by the disease. For journalist Rene Syler, the debate over whether to screen or not to screen &mdash; and at what age &mdash; is a personal one. 263 no Last week's recommendation by a government task force, suggesting that women hold off on getting routine screening for breast cancer until age 50, continues to stir debate among advocates and those affected by the disease. For journalist Rene Syler, the debate over whether to screen or not to screen — and at what age — is a personal one.

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]]> The Nation: Hovering In The Shadow Of Hoover While in China, President Obama declared that the US government must reduce its budget deficits in order to avoid "a double-dip recession." His backward logic is chilling. If Obama acts on his words, he will be walking in the footsteps of Herbert Hoover, not Franklin Roosevelt. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:50:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120741843&ft=1&f=1057 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120741843&ft=1&f=1057 While in China, President Obama declared that the US government must reduce its budget deficits in order to avoid "a double-dip recession." His backward logic is chilling. If Obama acts on his words, he will be walking in the footsteps of Herbert Hoover, not Franklin Roosevelt. no While in China, President Obama declared that the US government must reduce its budget deficits in order to avoid "a double-dip recession." His backward logic is chilling. If Obama acts on his words, he will be walking in the footsteps of Herbert Hoover, not Franklin Roosevelt.

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]]> The National Review: The Clock's Ticking On Iran The West’s standoff with the Iranian regime over its illicit nuclear activities simultaneously grows simpler and more vexatious. We should hope the West’s leaders possess strategic wisdom and moral courage sufficient to cope with its implications wane. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:36:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120741143&ft=1&f=1057 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120741143&ft=1&f=1057 The West’s standoff with the Iranian regime over its illicit nuclear activities simultaneously grows simpler and more vexatious. We should hope the West’s leaders possess strategic wisdom and moral courage sufficient to cope with its implications wane. no The West’s standoff with the Iranian regime over its illicit nuclear activities simultaneously grows simpler and more vexatious. We should hope the West’s leaders possess strategic wisdom and moral courage sufficient to cope with its implications wane.

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