E.J. Graff points to Maine, where gay marriage proponents have gone door to door sharing personal stories. Plus: Is the polling on gay marriage accurate?
Liz Mair details some little-reported stories that could swing the race. Plus: Stupid talk on China from both candidates.
Peter Kornbluh argues a false history has taught America the wrong lessons about foreign policy. Plus: Iran and the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Israeli soldiers who speak out are sometimes regarded as traitors, says Avner Gvaryahu. Plus: How to be an occupier.
Pro-life Catholic Matthew Schmitz believes Romney’s religion helps explain his position on abortion. Plus: Predicting the winner of the final debate.
Matt Duss and Daveed Gartenstein-Ross discuss the power of the terrorist group. Plus: Has Al Qaeda abandoned trying to govern?
Glenn Loury and John McWhorter explain the reaction to Obama’s first debate performance. Plus: The “I inherited this mess” claim.
Timothy Noah and Joshua Trevino on the race’s surprising turn. Plus: Is debate moderating a mug’s game?
Bill Scher and Matt Lewis question whether Obama and Romney’s town hall audience was really undecided. Plus: An uncomfortably tense debate.
Robert Wright and Liz Mair discuss the upcoming foreign policy debate. Plus: Did Candy Crowley play it fair?