2013-06-20 00:16:52
The only way for the United States to leave Afghanistan with dignity is through a political solution that includes the Taliban.
2013-06-20 00:14:53
Pittsburghers thrilled to the new occupant of the falcon nest on the Cathedral of Learning, until tragedy struck last Friday.
2013-06-20 00:04:28
Former Supreme Court Justice O'Connor tells Pennsylvanians what's wrong with electing judges.
2013-06-19 00:12:20
Meetings of global leaders are useful, but they should focus on the economy and include countries such as China and India.
2013-06-19 00:10:47
City Councilman Patrick Dowd will lead the launching of Allies for Children.
2013-06-19 00:07:39
The Obama administration is ending its opposition to over-the-counter sales of Plan B One-Step, now that a federal judge has acted.
2013-06-18 00:01:00
Iran's new president, Hassan Rowhani, is considered a moderate, but his moves will still be overseen by conservative ayatollahs.
2013-06-17 00:14:52
The new farm bill takes aim at food stamps and spares wanton subsidies for the rich.
2013-06-17 00:09:01
Gov. Tom Corbett's nomination of Judge Correale F. Stevens to the state Supreme Court makes sense on several levels.
2013-06-17 00:02:54
A 10-year-old girl's plight leads to a welcome change in organ transplant rules, pending a further review.
2013-06-16 00:21:24
Not everybody has to talk about the weather on Father's Day -- they can talk about the Buccos and golf, too.
2013-06-16 00:12:48
The politician turned a social media campaign on its head when he violated the rules of fair commentary by creating fictitious personas.
2013-06-16 00:07:00
Researchers say the cost of BRCA1 and BRCA2 testing could fall as much as 75 percent.
2013-06-15 00:14:20
The Democractic mayoral nominee makes a smart decision to start early in building strong relations.
2013-06-15 00:13:11
By arming rebels, the U.S. is once more acting in the Middle East on the basis of suspect intelligence.
2013-06-14 00:15:52
After an ACLU report, police must ask if they are enforcing marijuana laws on blacks and whites unevenly.
2013-06-14 00:10:02
Iran's presidential election doesn't matter much to Americans or Iranians.
2013-06-14 00:07:47
CMU's naked satirists get the bare minimum sentence in a sensible compromise.
2013-06-13 00:25:53
The two camps considering more arms shipments have no room for error.
2013-06-13 00:23:47
In the wake of the Sandusky scandal, the Legislature considers a bill that would broaden Pennsylvania's definition of child abuse.
2013-06-13 00:23:08
After several false starts, South Side residents will see the police presence they were promised.
2013-06-12 00:14:54
Pittsburgh's own Billy Porter hears the sweet music of Tony success.
2013-06-12 00:12:53
Establishing reasonable personal relations between the leaders of what are the two single leading powers in the world was worth the time.
2013-06-12 00:08:23
The Legislature has been no friend of the Port Authority, so its flawed plan is no surprise.
2013-06-11 00:06:01
Lawmakers target reproductive freedom on false pretenses.
2013-06-11 00:05:34
Community College of Allegheny County has little choice but to expand its North campus.
2013-06-11 00:04:11
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has a promising bill to curb military sexual assaults by giving the cases to military prosecutors.
2013-06-10 00:08:03
The report that the Internal Revenue Service spent nearly $50 million on conferences between 2010 and 2012 should be the last straw.
2013-06-10 00:07:50
Restaurants at Pittsburgh International Airport drew 270 critical violations in two years that pose risks for foodborne illnesses.
2013-06-10 00:01:48
Modest job growth signals that the economy is not out of the woods yet.
2013-06-09 00:25:02
Gov. Tom Corbett's lawsuit against the NCAA on Penn State was wrong from the start, but it took a federal judge to throw it out.
2013-06-09 00:18:51
A divided Supreme Court sensibly ruled that DNA samples may be taken from defendants to solve other crimes.
2013-06-09 00:04:38
A 40-foot-tall rubber duck is set to appear on Pittsburgh's rivers on Sept. 27 to start the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's Festival of Firsts.
2013-06-08 00:16:40
The party's old guard heard some tough talk by the College Republicans how the GOP can revive its fortunes.
2013-06-08 00:09:40
PNC and the Post-Gazette will partner in a Town Meeting June 17 featuring experts on the state of America's war on terror.
2013-06-07 00:08:19
A New York Times report indicates that the Internal Revenue Service had cause to question Tea Party groups.
2013-06-07 00:07:52
Allegheny County Council members are overstepping their bounds by demanding a say in key hirings.
2013-06-07 00:04:00
The meetings between the U.S. and Chinese presidents will do much to chart the course between two world giants.
2013-06-06 00:22:57
Detroit's leaders should reject selling off artistic treasures to pay down the city's debt.
2013-06-06 00:21:39
U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice will bring experience to the job of national security adviser.
2013-06-06 00:05:26
After a three-year absence and $9.6 million renovation, the Point State Park fountain returns to kick off the Three Rivers Arts Festival.
2013-06-05 01:22:59
The Port Authority will improve customer communication with technology that lets them track the movement and location of their buses.
2013-06-05 01:22:45
As Turkey's role in the Middle East grows and its standing as a Muslim democracy rises, the country also faces internal strife.
2013-06-05 01:22:32
The minority Senate Republicans have held up too many appointments.
2013-06-04 00:15:28
It's an uphill battle, so far with no success, but Secretary of State John Kerry is trying to secure a new round of Middle East peace talks.
2013-06-04 00:06:39
Attorney General Eric Holder has become a growing political liability for President Barack Obama.
2013-06-04 00:02:23
Karen A. Hacker, who will become Allegheny County health director in September, should get involved in the UPMC-Highmark battle.
2013-06-03 00:13:20
U.S. officials failed to monitor a special aid fund to Africa, and now other overseas relief could fall victim.
2013-06-03 00:05:09
It's hardly surprising: The NRA wants to protect the freedom of people on terror-watch lists to buy guns.
2013-06-03 00:02:02
The town that has honored Jim Thorpe and upheld his lasting fame may lose his earthly remains.
2013-06-02 00:08:42
Even with the Republicans in charge, the Legislature delays action on transportation funding, pension reform and ending the liquor monopoly.
2013-06-02 00:02:33
The Port Authority must ensure that riders with mobility problems are not harmed by its plan to cut the number of stops.
2013-06-01 00:15:16
President Obama and Congress must intervene to keep interest rates from doubling on new subsidized student loans.
2013-06-01 00:06:44
Now that the boyhood home of playwright August Wilson is on the National Register, Pittsburghers must support the campaign to revive it.
2013-05-31 00:12:55
Pope Francis I reminds the world with acts and symbolism that money and status can be destructive forces.
2013-05-31 00:03:46
The prosecutor in the Bush Justice Department would be a worthy nominee by President Obama to run the FBI.
2013-05-31 00:01:05
The Frick Art & Historical Center is planning a $15 million expansion that will enhance its status as a Pittsburgh showcase.
2013-05-30 00:22:52
RIDC's development in Hazelwood would bring jobs, offices and housing to Pittsburgh's last brownfield site.
2013-05-30 00:22:01
Although the state Supreme Court has adopted new rules governing constables, much more needs to be done to fix an unruly system.
2013-05-30 00:02:11
It's difficult to find the reasons for the social discord in Sweden, a country that is typically ranked high for its quality of life.
2013-05-29 00:04:44
Pennsylvania Democrats who put down the need for government to get out of the liquor business aren't listening to what the people want.
2013-05-29 00:01:51
Nations that want to see an end to the bloody civil war in Syria must put pressure on all elements to sit down at a peace conference.
2013-05-29 00:01:24
President Barack Obama has a bold vision for creating high-speed rail across the country, but he'll have to get Congress to go along first.
2013-05-28 00:09:22
More citations should be issued to drivers who don't observe new bicyclist law.
2013-05-28 00:04:57
The United States can make a difference in saving children's lives around the world by bolstering its food aid.
2013-05-28 00:04:21
The Boy Scouts of America take a half step toward tolerance of gays.
2013-05-27 00:11:15
How do Americans rediscover the spirit of Decoration Day?
2013-05-27 00:09:09
The Obama administration's harassment of the press targets a Fox News reporter.
2013-05-27 00:05:50
The Senate Judiciary gives a bipartisan boost to immigration reform.
2013-05-26 00:23:56
Americans share the tragedy and have a right to ask that people in vulnerable places protect themselves.
2013-05-26 00:19:56
New residents, new leadership plans and a new bike trail connection.
2013-05-26 00:08:21
The Corbett administration rejects a positive, independent opinion on Medicaid expansion.
2013-05-25 00:09:57
The president's attempt to recast U.S. national security policy for his second term was a good effort; now let's see action.
2013-05-25 00:05:48
Until the executive director discloses more details, it will be impossible for the public to evaluate whether he is reaching the goals.
2013-05-24 00:11:46
A successful online petition targeting Disney is not a victory for kids with celiac disease in the long run.
2013-05-24 00:07:02
A horrendous crime in London does not refute gun control in Britain -- overall, the British are safer.
2013-05-24 00:02:57
Corporate avoidance of taxes is the best argument for why tax laws need to be changed.
2013-05-23 00:26:38
Pennsylvania and New York agree to share a copy of the Bill of Rights to put on public display.
2013-05-23 00:22:19
Iran's Guardian Council guards against the possibility of more democracy in the country.
2013-05-23 00:21:41
Democrats decide Bill Peduto is the best bet to be the city's next top official.
2013-05-22 00:10:12
President Obama is right to encourage President Thein Sein.
2013-05-22 00:05:27
Protests targeting wages at fast-food restaurants are a testament to a declining middle class.
2013-05-22 00:04:15
An unconstitutional proposal has many supporters in the gun-happy state House.
2013-05-21 00:15:38
Pennsylvania has fewer deficient bridges but plan to help the rest can't be stalled.
2013-05-21 00:10:59
Huma Abedin, Hillary Clinton's deputy chief of staff at State Department, had lobbying connections that raise questions.
2013-05-21 00:02:32
Thanks to humanity's addiction to fossil fuels, carbon dioxide levels are the highest they've been in at least 3 million years.
2013-05-20 00:13:16
More than any other nation, the United States can't quite make up its mind if alcohol is a blessing or a curse.
2013-05-20 00:03:01
Senate Bill 444 seeks to improve the state's 2009 open records law, but some provisions are good while others are a step backward.
2013-05-19 00:19:42
An outpouring of support for Clairton students and a litany of promise for Brashear graduates.
2013-05-19 00:10:41
The Post-Gazette editorial board recaps its 18 endorsements for the May 21 primary, leading off with Jack Wagner for mayor of Pittsburgh.
2013-05-18 00:11:49
After a week of scandals, the president needs to forget politics and simply serve the public
2013-05-18 00:08:37
Thanks to the Legislature, state universities find it hard to limit firearms.
2013-05-17 00:15:38
The murder case of Kermit Gosnell, who performed abortions illegally in Philadelphia, has lessons for Pennsylvania.
2013-05-17 00:09:40
With three territories under a state of emergency, Nigeria's armed forces are trying to put down a shadowy movement called Boko Haram.
2013-05-17 00:07:37
The U.S. Senate has reauthorized up to $12.5 billion for water projects including the repair of locks and dams.
2013-05-16 00:20:37
Polish Ambassador Ryszard Schnepf visited Pittsburgh last week to highlight his country's new relations with the United States.
2013-05-16 00:10:34
U.S. voters own a share of the congressional gridlock because they send conflicting signals on the policies they want.
2013-05-16 00:05:01
A sickening feeling of deja vu pervades U.S. newsrooms now that another administration has grabbed press records to find a leaker.
2013-05-15 00:11:53
The Post-Gazette editorial board endorses county Councilman Bob Macey for the Democratic nomination in District 9.
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