Washington Post opinions for February 1, 2013

Friday, February 01, 2013

Ruth Marcus Caught in the crossfire Women should clamor for gun-control measures. Jane Falk Obama’s loyal soldier On ‘60 Minutes,’ Hillary Clinton displayed the deferential body language of a team player. Charles Krauthammer Immigration: Getting it right Enforcement must precede amnesty. Michael Gerson The problem with Mali Local anarchy can generate global problems. Eugene Robinson The ‘threshold’ issue Obama and some GOP senators are actually working on immigration reform. Michael Doran How not to treat an ally The Suez crisis, a blunder that Eisenhower eventually regretted, should be no model for Hagel. Thomas J. Wilson A business plan to help America The private sector can play a role in fixing our broken budget. Harold Meyerson Two wrongs, no rights The GOP deals a blow to fundamental legal rights. Robert J. Samuelson The sequester we need Want to force an agreement? Here’s how. Tom Toles Tom Toles Cartoon Click on the image for the full-size cartoon Ann Telnaes Ann Telnaes Animation Click on the image to watch the animation Editorials The Scouts’ small step forward Saving Egypt Baby Prince’s legacy Opinions blogs Friday Rant: Waste makes haste! edition God vs. the Applebee's waitress Happy Hour Roundup All gimmicks, all the time (the GOP budget plan) Connect with Washington Post Opinions Facebook Twitter

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