Howard Amos explains why relations between the US and Russia have reached a new low. Plus: Inside Russia’s bleak orphanages.
Bill Scher and Matt Lewis examine the prominent blogger’s move behind a paywall. Plus: Who has the upper hand on the debt ceiling?
Joshua Cohen discusses a recent interview in Boston Review with fiction writer Junot Diaz. Plus: Knowing vs. doing and John Rawls.
Rob Farley and Matt Duss compare two of their favorite films of 2012, Lincoln and Django Unchained. Plus: Why Obama should nominate Chuck Hagel.
Glenn Loury endorses Quentin Tarantino’s controversial new film. Plus: The case against the “year in review.”
Robert Wright and Joel Achenbach consider the link. Plus: The immorality of immortality.
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.