John Horgan and George Johnson puzzle over the evolutionary psychology of evolutionary psychologists. Plus: Self-deception is the second-best policy.
Bill Scher and Matt Lewis consider how to improve the presidential debates. Plus: Did Romney abandon conservatism?
Adam Serwer suggests a possible way, but Brentin Mock is skeptical. Plus: Did fear of the “angry black man” cost Obama the debate?
Glenn Loury and his son, Glenn Loury II, who is gay, debate how to view religious institutions that are against gay marriage. Plus: A father and son on Obama vs. Romney.
Robert Wright and Liz Mair consider. Plus: Advice for Obama.
Is Romney’s pitch to Jewish voters fundamentally flawed? Sarah Posner and Emily Hauser consider.
Michael Idov describes the residence of Bidzina Ivanishvili, the eccentric billionaire who is Georgia’s presumptive next leader. Plus: Is Ivanishvili a megalomaniac?
Conor Friedersdorf and Michael Cohen debate. Plus: Has the drone war run amok?
Mohammed El Kurd, a 14-year-old Palestinian from East Jerusalem, wants Israelis to know he’s just like them. Plus: Growing up under occupation.
Matt Duss and Jamie Fly debate. Plus: Bibi’s Wile E. Coyote bomb chart.