Daniel Lende delves into the psychology of addictive behavior.
Bill Scher and Matt Lewis debate the vice president’s remarks during the debate. Plus: Are conservatives still happy with Ryan?
Robert Wright and Liz Mair consider the reaction of undecided voters to the VP debate. Plus: Biden: lovable or jerky?
Bryce Covert and Nancy Folbre, editor of the new book For Love and Money, consider whether the movement from the ’70s has contemporary relevance.
Rob Farley and Daniel Larison analyze the Venezuelan election. Plus: Biden vs. Ryan.
Dayo Olopade and Kwami Ahiabenu II compare political journalism in the US and Ghana. Plus: What Africa can teach the US about elections.
Alyssa Rosenberg and Adam Serwer consider how terrorism is portrayed on shows like Homeland and Battlestar Galactica. Plus: Is Homeland unfair to Muslims?
Should the drone campaign be a dealbreaker for liberals? Rob Farley dissects the argument. Plus: What’s a libertarian foreign policy?
Psychologist Timothy Wilson, author of the book Redirect, considers. Plus: Is happiness all in our heads?
As Colombia tries to end its decades-old civil war, Daniel Eilemberg and Diego Senior explain why the US can only play a limited role. Plus: How cocaine fuels Colombia’s civil war.