NPR Series: The Opinion Page http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5139316&ft=1&f=5139316 Every Monday, Talk of the Nation hosts a live discussion with the author of a provocative op-ed from the Sunday papers. The audience is encouraged to read the commentary each week at npr.org and call or e-mail during the show with questions and comments. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg The Opinion Page http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5139316&ft=1&f=5139316 yes Op-Ed: Huckabee And Palin Chose Celebrity In the <em>New York Times,</em> columnist Ross Douthat argues Mike Huckabee and Sarah Palin embraced celebrity after losses in 2008, and thus can never become president. Douthat believes republicans need a leader who prefers "leadership to the pleasures of celebrity." Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120700156&ft=1&f=5139316 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120700156&ft=1&f=5139316 In the <em>New York Times,</em> columnist Ross Douthat argues Mike Huckabee and Sarah Palin embraced celebrity after losses in 2008, and thus can never become president. Douthat believes republicans need a leader who prefers "leadership to the pleasures of celebrity." 1022 no In the New York Times, columnist Ross Douthat argues Mike Huckabee and Sarah Palin embraced celebrity after losses in 2008, and thus can never become president. Douthat believes republicans need a leader who prefers "leadership to the pleasures of celebrity."

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]]> What Can We Learn From Fort Hood? The mass shooting on Nov. 5 in Texas left 13 dead and dozens wounded. In the aftermath of the violent outburst, guests and callers weigh in on the troubling questions raised by the tragic shooting: What motivated the Army psychiatrist to allegedly open fire on his fellow soldiers? Could the shooting have possibly been prevented? Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120463976&ft=1&f=5139316 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120463976&ft=1&f=5139316 The mass shooting on Nov. 5 in Texas left 13 dead and dozens wounded. In the aftermath of the violent outburst, guests and callers weigh in on the troubling questions raised by the tragic shooting: What motivated the Army psychiatrist to allegedly open fire on his fellow soldiers? Could the shooting have possibly been prevented? 1819 no The mass shooting on Nov. 5 in Texas left 13 dead and dozens wounded. In the aftermath of the violent outburst, guests and callers weigh in on the troubling questions raised by the tragic shooting: What motivated the Army psychiatrist to allegedly open fire on his fellow soldiers? Could the shooting have possibly been prevented?

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]]> Op-Ed: 'I'm A Doctor. So Sue Me. No, Really.' As the debate over health care continues, members of congress and the American Medical Association argue that tort reform is key to reigning in costs. Dr. Rahul K. Parikh explains why he believes capping malpractice suits won't fix rising health care costs. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120022237&ft=1&f=5139316 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120022237&ft=1&f=5139316 As the debate over health care continues, members of congress and the American Medical Association argue that tort reform is key to reigning in costs. Dr. Rahul K. Parikh explains why he believes capping malpractice suits won't fix rising health care costs. 1031 no As the debate over health care continues, members of congress and the American Medical Association argue that tort reform is key to reigning in costs. Dr. Rahul K. Parikh explains why he believes capping malpractice suits won't fix rising health care costs.

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]]> Op-Ed: Beware Hidden Costs Of Nuclear Deal Michael Singh, fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, believes that the United States should be commended for its willingness to meet with Iran. But Singh is skeptical about the hidden costs of a prospective deal on Iran's nuclear fuel. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114176006&ft=1&f=5139316 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114176006&ft=1&f=5139316 Michael Singh, fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, believes that the United States should be commended for its willingness to meet with Iran. But Singh is skeptical about the hidden costs of a prospective deal on Iran's nuclear fuel. 1036 no Michael Singh, fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, believes that the United States should be commended for its willingness to meet with Iran. But Singh is skeptical about the hidden costs of a prospective deal on Iran's nuclear fuel.

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]]> Op Ed: America Needs A Good Enemy In a piece for the <em>Los Angeles Times</em>, columnist Gregory Rodriguez floats one possible solution to "increasingly vitriolic and even seditious rhetoric." He suggests a threatening external enemy would help unite the U.S. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:21:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113506891&ft=1&f=5139316 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113506891&ft=1&f=5139316 In a piece for the <em>Los Angeles Times</em>, columnist Gregory Rodriguez floats one possible solution to "increasingly vitriolic and even seditious rhetoric." He suggests a threatening external enemy would help unite the U.S. 1040 no In a piece for the Los Angeles Times, columnist Gregory Rodriguez floats one possible solution to "increasingly vitriolic and even seditious rhetoric." He suggests a threatening external enemy would help unite the U.S.

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]]> Op-Ed: Israel's Gaza Vindication Jackson Diehl, deputy editorial page editor and columnist for <em>The Washington Post,</em> acknowledges that Israel's attack on Gaza wasn't popular in Washington. However, in a piece for the paper, he argues that it was effective and may influence how the country deals with Iran. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:29:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113279025&ft=1&f=5139316 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113279025&ft=1&f=5139316 Jackson Diehl, deputy editorial page editor and columnist for <em>The Washington Post,</em> acknowledges that Israel's attack on Gaza wasn't popular in Washington. However, in a piece for the paper, he argues that it was effective and may influence how the country deals with Iran. 688 no Jackson Diehl, deputy editorial page editor and columnist for The Washington Post, acknowledges that Israel's attack on Gaza wasn't popular in Washington. However, in a piece for the paper, he argues that it was effective and may influence how the country deals with Iran.

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]]> Op-Ed: An Equal Opportunity For Health? In a column for <em>The Chicago Tribune</em>, Mary Schmich argues that taking personal responsibility for your health isn't as simple as everyone makes it out to be. Schmich reminds readers that many Americans do not live in walkable neighborhoods and cannot afford healthy food. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:24:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112819194&ft=1&f=5139316 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112819194&ft=1&f=5139316 In a column for <em>The Chicago Tribune</em>, Mary Schmich argues that taking personal responsibility for your health isn't as simple as everyone makes it out to be. Schmich reminds readers that many Americans do not live in walkable neighborhoods and cannot afford healthy food. 1027 no In a column for The Chicago Tribune, Mary Schmich argues that taking personal responsibility for your health isn't as simple as everyone makes it out to be. Schmich reminds readers that many Americans do not live in walkable neighborhoods and cannot afford healthy food.

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]]> Should Obama Address School-Aged Children? Neal Conan talks to listeners about President Obama's back-to-school speech scheduled for Tuesday. Some parents have expressed fear that his speech masks a liberal political agenda. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:17:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112620947&ft=1&f=5139316 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112620947&ft=1&f=5139316 Neal Conan talks to listeners about President Obama's back-to-school speech scheduled for Tuesday. Some parents have expressed fear that his speech masks a liberal political agenda. 1033 no Neal Conan talks to listeners about President Obama's back-to-school speech scheduled for Tuesday. Some parents have expressed fear that his speech masks a liberal political agenda.

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]]> Op-Ed: Hands Off My Haagen-Dazs And IKEA Charlotte Allen's fed up with guidance offered by the "spend-more crowd," who decry inexpensive consumer goods and advocate for local food. In a piece for the <em>Los Angeles Times,</em> she calls out the "spending enthusiasts" for sending the wrong message in a down economy. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:28:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112412412&ft=1&f=5139316 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112412412&ft=1&f=5139316 Charlotte Allen's fed up with guidance offered by the "spend-more crowd," who decry inexpensive consumer goods and advocate for local food. In a piece for the <em>Los Angeles Times,</em> she calls out the "spending enthusiasts" for sending the wrong message in a down economy. 623 no Charlotte Allen's fed up with guidance offered by the "spend-more crowd," who decry inexpensive consumer goods and advocate for local food. In a piece for the Los Angeles Times, she calls out the "spending enthusiasts" for sending the wrong message in a down economy.

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]]> Op-Ed: No More Sex Testing In Sports South African sprinter Caster Semenya won a world championship in track-and-field, but has had to undergo a series of tests to determine her sex. Sports writer Dave Zirin argues that sex testing is outdated and humiliating. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:32:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112178722&ft=1&f=5139316 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112178722&ft=1&f=5139316 South African sprinter Caster Semenya won a world championship in track-and-field, but has had to undergo a series of tests to determine her sex. Sports writer Dave Zirin argues that sex testing is outdated and humiliating. 875 no South African sprinter Caster Semenya won a world championship in track-and-field, but has had to undergo a series of tests to determine her sex. Sports writer Dave Zirin argues that sex testing is outdated and humiliating.

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]]> Op-Ed: Cut Health Care Spending On The Elderly In an opinion piece for the <em>New York Times,</em> author Richard Dooling makes a radical proposal. He argues that it's time to stop spending so much money on health care for dying, elderly patients. Otherwise, he sees a generational spending gap on the horizon. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:19:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111959018&ft=1&f=5139316 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111959018&ft=1&f=5139316 In an opinion piece for the <em>New York Times,</em> author Richard Dooling makes a radical proposal. He argues that it's time to stop spending so much money on health care for dying, elderly patients. Otherwise, he sees a generational spending gap on the horizon. 975 no In an opinion piece for the New York Times, author Richard Dooling makes a radical proposal. He argues that it's time to stop spending so much money on health care for dying, elderly patients. Otherwise, he sees a generational spending gap on the horizon.

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]]> Op-Ed: Two-Year Sentence For Rapper 'Excessive' Antavio Johnson, a 20-year-old rapper, has been sentenced to two years in prison for writing and rapping lyrics that threaten to murder two police officers he claims harassed him. In an op-ed for The Daily Beast, law professor Anita Allen calls the sentencing "outrageous." Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:11:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111742102&ft=1&f=5139316 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111742102&ft=1&f=5139316 Antavio Johnson, a 20-year-old rapper, has been sentenced to two years in prison for writing and rapping lyrics that threaten to murder two police officers he claims harassed him. In an op-ed for The Daily Beast, law professor Anita Allen calls the sentencing "outrageous." 1049 no Antavio Johnson, a 20-year-old rapper, has been sentenced to two years in prison for writing and rapping lyrics that threaten to murder two police officers he claims harassed him. In an op-ed for The Daily Beast, law professor Anita Allen calls the sentencing "outrageous."

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]]> Op-Ed: Let Soldiers Drink Beer Reports raise concern about rising rates of alcohol abuse among soldiers fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq. In an op-ed for <em>The Washington Post,</em> retired Army Lt. Col. Charles Krohn argues that with soldiers sacrificing so much, a case of beer actually helps keep morale up. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:07:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111504707&ft=1&f=5139316 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111504707&ft=1&f=5139316 Reports raise concern about rising rates of alcohol abuse among soldiers fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq. In an op-ed for <em>The Washington Post,</em> retired Army Lt. Col. Charles Krohn argues that with soldiers sacrificing so much, a case of beer actually helps keep morale up. 1014 no Reports raise concern about rising rates of alcohol abuse among soldiers fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq. In an op-ed for The Washington Post, retired Army Lt. Col. Charles Krohn argues that with soldiers sacrificing so much, a case of beer actually helps keep morale up.

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]]> Op-Ed: Time To Ban Cell Phones While Driving Should there be a federal ban on cell-impaired driving? <em>Boston Globe</em> writer Derrick Jackson thinks so. In a piece for the paper, Jackson pleas, "BIG BROTHER, take the wheel! Take the cell phones out of our hands!" Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:21:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111084022&ft=1&f=5139316 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111084022&ft=1&f=5139316 Should there be a federal ban on cell-impaired driving? <em>Boston Globe</em> writer Derrick Jackson thinks so. In a piece for the paper, Jackson pleas, "BIG BROTHER, take the wheel! Take the cell phones out of our hands!" 1034 no Should there be a federal ban on cell-impaired driving? Boston Globe writer Derrick Jackson thinks so. In a piece for the paper, Jackson pleas, "BIG BROTHER, take the wheel! Take the cell phones out of our hands!"

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]]> The Violence We Ignore Earlier this month, football star Steve McNair was shot dead by his girlfriend in an apparent murder-suicide. In a recent article for <em>The Baltimore Sun,</em> co-author Ned Holstein points out that many news sources failed to mention that this was a tragic case of domestic violence, in which the male was the victim. Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:29:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106820029&ft=1&f=5139316 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106820029&ft=1&f=5139316 Earlier this month, football star Steve McNair was shot dead by his girlfriend in an apparent murder-suicide. In a recent article for <em>The Baltimore Sun,</em> co-author Ned Holstein points out that many news sources failed to mention that this was a tragic case of domestic violence, in which the male was the victim. 1029 no Earlier this month, football star Steve McNair was shot dead by his girlfriend in an apparent murder-suicide. In a recent article for The Baltimore Sun, co-author Ned Holstein points out that many news sources failed to mention that this was a tragic case of domestic violence, in which the male was the victim.

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