Wednesday's Opinions [Jan 30, 2013]

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Wednesday, January 30, 2013 Mark Barden and Jackie Barden Remember our Daniel We can't accept the status quo on guns, say parents of a child killed in the Sandy Hook massacre. Dana Milbank Tea party going cold Republicans with 2016 ambitions are starting to shy away from the hard right. Damon M. Wilson Chuck Hagel, a leader for all The defense secretary nominee's view on gays and lesbians has evolved, says a gay former staffer. Kathleen Parker Saving marriage for all Expanding the definition to rescue the institution. Ruth Marcus A return to pragmatism? Is Washington's gridlock finally lessening? Katrina vanden Heuvel Can this rising tide lift all ships? An emerging political coalition has the power to strike a blow for opportunity. Tom Toles Tom Toles cartoon Click on the image for the full-size cartoon Ann Telnaes Ann Telnaes Animation Click on the image to watch the animation Editorials Berlusconi's toxic tactics Cut out D.C.'s middleman America's deadly inaction Opinions blogs More on conservatism Tuesday's outtake Happy Hour Roundup Was Newtown father really heckled? Connect with Washington Post Opinions Facebook Twitter 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 ©2013 The Washington Post Privacy Policy