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Sarah Palin in late 2008

The Page

10 Possible Reasons for Palin's Decision

It ranges from the slippage of her political standing to an upcoming book and even to her need to raise funds for a potential 2012 presidential campaign

World

The China Blog

Remembering Michael Jackson

It's taken me a week, but I've finally found my 2002 Halloween photos. Yes, that's me in a "Beat It" costume cobbled together with my dad's old sunglasses. Read more

U.S.

Swampland

Sarah Palin to Quit as Alaska Governor

In a hastily called news conference at her house in Wasila Friday, Palin announced that she would resign the governorship in a few weeks to "take a stand and effect change. Read more

World

The Middle East Blog

The Meaning of Neda's Martyrdom

How ironic that a regime that so insistently perpetuated the cult of martyrdom may itself become undone with the aid of an Iranian martyr: a 26-year-old woman named Neda Agha-Solton. Read more

Business & Technology

Nerd World

Hot Mile High Trivia Action

Forget Call of Duty 5: World at War. I've discovered an online multiplayer game that's more thrilling than Halo 3 and GTA: IV put together. Delta Coach In-seat Trivia. Read more

Entertainment

Tuned In

Poll: Best Game Show

Do you have a favorite classic game show, and why? Read more

U.S.

Real Clear Politics

The Country Is Evolving; Will the GOP?

New population estimates prove GOP leaders were on the right track when they identified minority voters as key to electoral success in the future. Read more

Business & Technology

The Curious Capitalist

Job Losses: Great Recession vs. Great Depression

Okay, now I remember why I don't do this every month. This chart took me a while. Read more

The Cheapskate Blog

Big and Little League Baseball Hit by Recession

No one can really feel bad for major league sports owners, or the amazing but overpaid athletes they employ. But when hard times hit America's pastime at the Little League level, that's a different situation. Read more

Entertainment

Looking Around

Sarah Jessica Parker -- Queen of the Artworld

It looks like her Top Chef-style artists-competition TV show will really happen. Oh well. Read more

Photos

White House Photo Blog

President Obama signs S.614, a bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), in the Oval Office. View more

Blog Comment Of The Day

Open quote Don't take the bait. Close quote

  • - Posted by slowp on Swampland in response to Karen Tumulty's post "Health Care: The Industry Steps Up. Maybe"