Irin Carmon asks Matthew Schmitz why most Republicans don’t support stronger government benefits for families. Plus: In defense of “decadence.”
Noam Scheiber and Conn Carroll debate the social models of blue states vs. red states. Plus: Can Mitch McConnell save us?
Matt Lewis explains why he always knew that Romney would be a poor candidate. Plus: A hidden reason for Obama’s victory.
Dror Poleg, an Israeli businessman in Beijing, explains why the Chinese are so fascinated by Jews. Plus: A Jewish Christmas in China.
Harold Pollack argues that it’s irrational to keep a gun in your home to protect you from a killer. Plus: “Fundamental unreasonableness.”
Jamelle Bouie and Michael Brendan Dougherty discuss whether they would trade the turbulence of American life for a more staid culture. Plus: Taxing bullets.
Joshua Knobe and George E. Newman explore why we value original paintings and sculptures over copies, and why we’re fine with copying music. Plus: JFK’s magical, $750,000 golf clubs.
Syria expert Joshua Landis explains. Plus: Why a no-fly zone in Syria ain’t happening.
Or are they a model political lobby? Adam Serwer and Timothy P. Carney debate. Plus: Ending (and renaming) the “gun show loophole.”
David Corn and Jim Pinkerton debate. Plus: Why an assault weapons ban is not enough.