Opinion
Credit crunched?
Got a credit card? If so, this one's for you. Washington wants to curtail some of the more insidious ways that banks dip into your pocket in exchange for allowing you to buy now and pay later. With the economy slowing, new rules to rein in unfair, deceptive credit practices would provide a bit of welcome relief for consumers burdened by debt.
New opinion lineup
The opinion section is making some changes in its schedule of
columnists, beginning Monday. Here's the new lineup:
This week: Muslim stereotypes hurt us.
- Monday: Les Payne
- Tuesday: E.J. Dionne, Jr.
- Wednesday: A new column by members of the editorial board
- Thursday: James Klurfeld
- Friday: Charles Krauthammer
Expressway: where ideas intersect
Our new opinion feature provides a place for community members to express their views.This week: Muslim stereotypes hurt us.