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The Column Challenge
For the first round of the America's Next Great Pundit competition, we asked each of our 10 contestants to write a 750-word opinion column on a topic that's both timely and different from his or her initial entry. Our judges had their say. And then readers issued their verdict. Maame Gyamfi, Kevin Huffman, Courtney Martin, Zeba Khan and Jeremy Huffman move on to round two.
Posted by Marisa Katz on November 7, 2009 8:00 AM
FROM THE CONTESTANTS
The demise of Halloween
America's most-watched cable news luminaries were all over the War on Christmas, but they've fallen down on the job when it comes to Halloween.
Posted by Kevin Huffman, on November 6, 2009 12:00 AM
Why not do the easy things first?
The coal companies will hate it; the railroads will hate it; some members of Congress will hate it, but the climate would love it.
Posted by Burton Richter, on November 6, 2009 12:00 AM
No place for faith
Luqman Ameen Abdallah was an American Muslim. The FBI was investigating him for criminal activities. Those facts should be unlinked.
Posted by Zeba Khan, on November 5, 2009 12:00 AM
I'm a lukewarm accepter
I have no problem with same-sex marriage. I'm just afraid to be more vocal about it.
Posted by Jeremy Haber, on November 5, 2009 12:00 AM
The stunning victory that wasn't
Today, the surrender of Taliban fighters in 2001 seems like something of a mirage.
Posted by Mark Esper, on November 4, 2009 12:00 AM
Grade your engagement
For the year since Obama's election, I'd give myself a C-plus at best.
Posted by Courtney Martin, on November 4, 2009 12:00 AM
When we hear her scream
How would you respond when confronted with a violent crime in progress?
Posted by Maame Gyamfi, on November 3, 2009 12:00 AM
D.C. cabbies on Afghanistan
Since Obama is fielding advice from all quarters, perhaps he should skip another round of the think tank circuit and hop into the next taxi cab instead.
Posted by Lydia Khalil, on November 3, 2009 12:00 AM
Sarah Palin's second act
Americans love an underdog -- especially one they suspect was treated unfairly. Palin may fit that bill.
Posted by Darryl Jackson, on November 2, 2009 12:00 AM
Questioning the mom in chief
Michelle Obama is a powerful force in politics. But is she the best role model?
Posted by Mara Gay, on November 2, 2009 12:00 AM
