Katha Pollitt is happy that Republicans like Akin and Richard Mourdock spoke from the heart about rape and abortion. Plus: Is “pro-choice” passé?
Robert Wright and Jim Pinkerton debate. Plus: Does the inaugural address really matter?
Demba Boundy reports from Mali. Plus: Why is France sending troops to Mali?
Glenn Loury and Steven Teles discuss why only conservatives may be able to lead on reforming prisons. Plus: American kludgeocracy.
Sarah Posner and David Gushee examine. Plus: Get rid of the inaugural prayer?
Bill Scher and Matt Lewis debate violence in popular culture. Plus: Why an assault weapons ban isn’t the answer.
Alyssa Rosenberg and Asawin Suebsaeng are not great fans of the Oscar favorite. Plus: Zero Dark Thirty and torture.
Rob Farley talks to Justin Logan about US grand strategy in East Asia.
John Horgan and George Johnson ponder a world where we all wear cameras on our heads. Plus: Is humanity doomed?
Carlo Strenger shares the Israeli perspective on Obama’s nominee for Secretary of Defense. Plus: The end of Zionism?