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Editorial: Flunking the Electoral College The Electoral College is more than just an antiquated institution: it actively disenfranchises voters. American democracy would be far stronger without it. Editorial: So Mr. Skelos, What?s Your Plan? Gov. David Paterson?s proposed cuts are politically unpopular but absolutely essential as New York struggles with the worst economic outlook since the Great Depression. Editorial: The Former Attorney General?s Legal Bills It is galling to think that Alberto Gonzales, whose department trampled over the rights of so many people, is having taxpayers pay for private counsel. Editorial: Wild Horses We wish Madeleine Pickens the best with her plan for a wild-horse refuge and hope it moves forward quickly. Op-Ed Contributor: What?s So Special About a Team of Rivals? There?s more mythology than history in the idea that Lincoln showed exceptional political skill in offering cabinet positions to the men he had beaten in the race for the 1860 Republican nomination. Op-Ed Contributor: What?s the Value of a Big Bonus? If our tests mimic the real world, then higher bonuses may not only cost employers more but also discourage executives from working to the best of their ability. Op-Ed Contributor: What?s the Point of Daylight Time? Eliminating daylight time would accord with President-elect Barack Obama?s stated goals of conserving resources and reducing climate change. Op-Ed Columnist: Obama, Misha and the Bear President-elect Barack Obama needs a new approach to Russia if we want to avoid a new cold war, and we also need to get over our crush on Georgia?s president, Mikheil Saakashvili. Campaign Stops: Public School Parents, Unite! Despite the excitement over Barack Obama?s win, our schools are still not getting the attention they deserve. The Opinionator: Back to the Herd Has 2008 been the worst year in history for mavericks?

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