John Horgan describes how he overcame his skepticism of the novelist. Plus: The best book ever written about being high.
Bill Scher and Matt Lewis consider whether the GOP should have fewer presidential debates with more ideologically friendly moderators. Plus: A conservative case against libertarian populism.
Mading Ngor reports from the young country, which faces multiple crises two years after its creation. Plus: South Sudan’s disappointing independence.
Reza Aslan uses Islamic tradition to reach a surprising conclusion about his infamous interview. Plus: Aslan responds to Fox News.
Rob Farley talks to Bryan McGrath, an advocate of the controversial military strategy. Plus: War with China.
Ann Althouse describes how the recent DOMA ruling opened a rift between her and her blog’s commenters. Plus: What’s so wrong with sexting?
Bill Scher and Matt Lewis consider two possible contenders for the 2016 GOP nomination. Plus: The plot to defund Obamacare.
Kevin Glass and Ben Domenech discuss the changing media landscape. Plus: The case for libertarian populism.
Harry Siegel and Azi Paybarah explain how Weiner helps Christine Quinn. Plus: The tortoise in NYC’s mayoral race.
First, get really depressed… Plus: The evolution of the no-self.