Thursday's Opinions [Aug 23, 2012]

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Thursday, August 23, 2012 Dana Milbank Ryan's 'legitimate' problem He can't escape Todd Akin's words. Ruth Marcus Any exceptions? A bit of cowardice from both sides on abortion. George F. Will Our bloated Uncle Sam Paternalistic anti-obesity laws don't work. E.J. Dionne Jr. Battle in Massachusetts Elizabeth Warren vs. Mr. Personality Michèle A. Flournoy Reforming outmoded government Debt means federal agencies must adapt. Robert J. Samuelson Silent Summers His self-censorship on government's role. Tom Toles Tom Toles cartoon Click on the image for the full-size cartoon Post Partisan Yes, they're infomercials, but broadcast the conventions Jonathan Bernstein They're propaganda, but label them as such and let everyone see them. PostScript: Parker, abortion science and GOP damage control Rachel Manteuffel Readers have their say about Kathleen Parker's column. Gay marriage in Maryland Jonathan Capehart The language of the November ballot measure is straightforward and a reason to be hopeful. Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy