It is an astonishing thing that historians will look back and puzzle over, that in the 21st century, … - Maureen Dowd

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[R]eligion cannot share the material strength of the rulers without being burdened with some of the animosity roused against them.

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It is an astonishing thing that historians will look back and puzzle over, that in the 21st century, American women were such hunted creatures. Even as Republicans try to wrestle women into chastity belts, the Vatican is trying to muzzle American nuns.

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The sounds of silence are a dim recollection now, like mystery, privacy and paying attention to one thing — or one person — at a time.

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Paul Ryan, who teamed up with Akin in the House to sponsor harsh anti-abortion bills, may look young and hip and new generation, with his iPod full of heavy metal jams and his cute kids. But he's just a fresh face on a Taliban creed - the evermore antediluvian, anti-women, anti-immigrant, anti-gay conservative core. Amiable in khakis and polo shirts, Ryan is the perfect modern leader to rally medieval Republicans who believe that Adam and Eve cavorted with dinosaurs.

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When you're young, and even at times when you're older, it's hard to fathom this: What needs to be nurtured is the stuff that's different, that sets you apart from the pack, rather than the stuff that helps you blend in.

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Celebrity distorts democracy by giving the rich, beautiful, and famous more authority than they deserve.

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