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Tuesday

Analysis

The Impact of War

Why 'Islamofascism' May Create New U.S. Enemies

A growing number of conservative commentators, policymakers and even the president have used the term "Islamofascist" to refer to Islamist extremists. But critics argue that the term offends millions of Muslims by suggesting Islam itself is the enemy.

Why 'Islamofascism' May Create New U.S. Enemies

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From Our Listeners

Letters: Darfur, E-voting and Disabilities

Listeners comment on online virtual communities and the crisis in Darfur. And Jim Dickson, vice president for government affairs at the American Association of People with Disabilities, talks about what electronic voting machines could mean for disabled voters.

Letters: Darfur, E-voting and Disabilities

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Monday

SoundClips: Audio Experiences

Sound of the Caves at Lake Superior

When nature cooperates, it offers startling sounds. We hear a recording from sea caves around Lake Superior sent to us by listener Ken Parejko of Holcomb, Wis. He recorded the musical sound inside the caves.

Sound of the Caves at Lake Superior

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This I Believe

Peace Begins with One Person

Ivory Harlow meets all kinds of people at the Texas diner where she works as a waitress. She believes the simple kindness and friendliness she offers to each of them brings a little bit of peace to the world.

Peace Begins with One Person

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Leroy Sievers' 'Morning Edition' Commentaries

Good Treatment News Prompts a New Outlook

After weeks of a new chemotherapy drug, Leroy Sievers got some very good news last week. His tumors have shrunk. Now he finds he has to change his attitude about a lot of things, and that's much harder than he expected.

Good Treatment News Prompts a New Outlook

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Saturday

World

Should Iraq Be Partitioned?

Adeed Dawisha is a professor of political science at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Born in Iraq, Dawisha urges the United States to acknowledge that his homeland is a de facto segregated country. He wants American diplomats to urge the Iraqi government toward a peaceful partition or a loosely federated state.

Should Iraq Be Partitioned?

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Friday

Thursday

From Our Listeners

Letters: Rove, Elections, and a Toad-Sucking Dog

Melissa Block and Robert Siegel read from listeners' letters and e-mails. We have a correction to make, and listeners had a lot to say about our interview with Karl Rove, our story about campaign ads, and our story about a toad-sucking dog.

Letters: Rove, Elections, and a Toad-Sucking Dog

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Wednesday

All Things Considered

U.S. Voters Could See Widespread Problems

The midterm vote on Nov. 7 promises the "possibility, if not certainty, of problems at polls nationwide," according to a new report from the Election Reform Information Project. The non-partisan election reform group says electronic voting, voter ID laws and databases of eligible voters are all potential problems.

U.S. Voters Could See Widespread Problems

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Analysis

News Analysis

Dividing the 'Moral Vote' After New Scandals

The Congressional page scandal involving resigned Rep. Mark Foley has resonated with the public much more than recent corruption scandals, says NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr. As a result, Republicans are beginning to lose their advantage with voters concerned about moral values.

Dividing the 'Moral Vote' After New Scandals

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Politics

Bush Lacks a Clear Plan on Iraq, Democrat Says

On Iraq, President Bush has doled out "brave talk" -- but "no clear strategy," says Sen. Dick Durbin, Democrat from Illinois. Durbin's comments came after the President discussed Iraq this morning. Robert Siegel talks with Durbin, who traveled to Baghdad earlier this month.

Bush Lacks a Clear Plan on Iraq, Democrat Says

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Limbaugh, Not Fox, Has His Priorities Wrong

Actor Michael J. Fox has made television commercials in support of Senate candidates who are in favor of embryonic stem cell research. The effects of his Parkinson's disease are painfully obvious onscreen. Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh has said Fox is allowing his illness to be exploited.

Limbaugh, Not Fox, Has His Priorities Wrong

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Analysis

Analysis

Bush: Dems Overly Optimistic, Barack on White House Run

With elections less than two weeks away, NPR's political junkie, Ken Rudin, talks about President Bush's statement that predictions of a Democratic win in the House are greatly exaggerated. Plus, Sen. Barack Obama publicly admits that he's willing to consider a run for the presidency in 2008.

Bush: Dems Overly Optimistic, Barack on White House Run

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Tuesday