NPR Topics: OpinionEditorial opinions and commentary on news events and world events. Download podcasts and subscribe to RSS feeds.Officer Responds To 'Gutless Coward' Charge- September 17, 2008 A listener asks what gives America the right to "force democracy on people" in Iraq and calls the U.S. Armed Forces murderers. Capt. Rawlings responds, "If you feel that we entered into this conflict unjustly ... then do all that you can to bring us home."http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94707261&ft=1&f=1057 Blemish, Anyone Bets Show Dark Side Of Tennis- September 17, 2008 Tennis may seem rather dainty. But, in fact, the sport has always had a dark underside, populated by gamblers and match fixers. Commentator Frank Deford says he's not reassured by a ruling that cleared a top player of throwing a match.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94669461&ft=1&f=1057 Palin, Sexism and Women in Politics- September 16, 2008 In her latest commentary, Host Michel Martin shares thoughts on the latest happenings on the campaign trail. Today, sexism, Sarah Palin, and the politics of women running for higher offices.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94661960&ft=1&f=1057 The Promise Of Governing Pretty- September 16, 2008 Host Michel Martin shares what's on her mind in her latest commentary. Today, she shares thoughts on how education, and the educational achievements of Senator Barack Obama, are playing out in the presidential election.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94619535&ft=1&f=1057 Playing 'Rock Band' Is A Family Affair- September 14, 2008 "Rock Band" has been a phenomenon since its release. David Kushner, an author who covers digital culture for publications such as Rolling Stone and Wired, talks about the videogame and how it has him and his daughters playing along to tunes by Nirvana and Radiohead.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94603520&ft=1&f=1057 Reflections On Shanksville And Sept. 11- September 13, 2008 Sometimes when journalists start out working on a story they're expecting one thing and then they find something entirely different. That's what happened to NPR's Libby Lewis at the Sept. 11 crash site in Shanksville, Pa., this week.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94591169&ft=1&f=1057 Goats In Jail- September 13, 2008 NPR's Scott Simon reflects on some items in the news including the imprisonment of a number of goats and a man who has had 25 wives.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94591163&ft=1&f=1057 Two Weeks Of Non-Stop Political Action Sets Off Bloggers- September 12, 2008 The major political conventions are over and now the program's bloggers speak their minds. Hear reaction to the Mommy Wars debate triggered by Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's selection as John McCain's presidential running mate, Barack Obama's acceptance of the Democratic presidential nomination, and a recent talk on schoolchildren being paid to excel in learning.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94549429&ft=1&f=1057 Grading Palin's TV Appearance- September 12, 2008 Sarah Palin and shifting polls are all the talk on the political front. The presidential campaign is kicking into high gear as the Nov. 4 election draws closer. John McCain running mate Palin was interviewed this week by ABC's Charles Gibson.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94545636&ft=1&f=1057 Why My Autistic Son Misbehaves- September 12, 2008 "Have you seen my son" asks Jennifer Hendrick. "He's the kid who bites or hits your kid at school." It's not really bad parenting, Hendrick says. It's because of his brain wiring: he's autistic.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94559723&ft=1&f=1057 |