Robert Wright talks to South African journalist Eusebius McKaiser about a controversial painting of the country’s president, and what it means for free speech. Plus: Has South Africa’s AIDS crisis peaked?
Bill Scher and Matt Lewis explain. Plus: The one reason to go to the GOP convention.
According to Rob Farley and Nick Sarantakes, the Olympics were much more exciting.
Gabriel Arana and Sarah Senk critique the calls for the shooting in Colorado to not be politicized.
Conor Friedersdorf and Mark Oppenheimer speculate on a future schism between workers with children and those without. Plus: The goal of childhood.
Robert Wright and Jesse Singal discuss how to have a civil and constructive comment forum. Plus: Abolish anonymous comments?
Jamie Fly argues that the US should have done more to help the uprising. Plus: Violating international norms.
Ryan Holiday and Drew Curtis explain what kind of news stories you should avoid. Plus: There’s no such thing as free news.
Bill Scher and Matt Lewis discuss precision in political speech and Obama’s “you didn’t build that.” Plus: Liberalism is boring.
Emily Hauser explains how she talks to her children about what they read and watch. Plus: Why is pop culture so sexist?