First Links – 12.19.11

The marriage gap presents a real cost
Washington Post , Ruth Marcus

The Death of Dr. Evil
National Journal , Michael Hirsh

Czechs’ Dissident Conscience, Turned President
New York Times , Dan Bilefsky and Jane Perlez

Forgive us our debt
World , Warren Cole Smith

Animals at the Manger
Christian Leadership Center , James R. Edwards

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