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Gen. John R. Allen's statement after the Quran-burning incident in Afghanistan

Who speaks for Catholics?

Does the hierarchy define Catholic teaching, or are the beliefs of lay Catholics more important? Conor Friedersdorf and Mark Oppenheimer debate.

Santorum and Satan

What does Santorum mean by "spiritual warfare"? Sarah Posner and Emily Belz consider. Plus: Is a prescription drug like Plan B is emergency contraception or an abortifacient?

A change in values

Are classic American values about work and personal responsibility gone for good? Glenn Loury and John McWhorter investigate. Plus: Would it be wrong to hope that your child doesn't grow up to be gay?

Getting more for less in India

As India's economy grows and transforms, the US is stuck in an outdated paradigm of international development. On Worldwise, Dan Runde and Nitin Pai talk about how the best thing America can do for India might be to spend less on foreign aid.

A rat’s head in the GOP’s coke can

Chris Moody and Matt Lewis explain why Republicans caved on the payroll tax cut.