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The surprise of parenting

In conversation with Conor Friedersdorf, James Poulos explains why being a parent is very different from what he expected.

Will gay marriage split evangelicals?

Younger evangelicals are much less likely to oppose same-sex marriage. Sarah Posner and Sarah Pulliam Bailey consider the implications for the future of evangelical churches. Plus: "Anti-gay rights" vs. "anti-gay."

What should anti-war voters do?

Confronted with Romney vs. Obama, how should anti-war conservatives vote? Michael Brendan Dougherty and Daniel McCarthy weigh the options. Plus: Passive-aggressive politics.

The cynic and the extremist

David Frum, author of the new novel Patriots, considers which personality type is more destructive to our politics. Plus: Our rotten elites.    

Should we feel bad for Greece?

Robert Farley and Matthew Yglesias challenge the common view on the left that Greece is a victim of circumstance. Plus: Europe's house of cards.

Why old politicians can’t fade away

Eighty-year-old Sen. Richard Lugar was defeated by a primary challenger. Why do old politicians cling to power? Bill Scher and Matt Lewis consider.

Why liberals get fracking wrong

Chris Mooney, author of the new book The Republican Brain, argues that the way liberals think leads them astray on the issue. Plus: Political neuroscience.