Conor Friedersdorf and Noah Millman examine the debate over contraception and Catholic institutions. Also: why Charles Murray is wrong about beer.
Economics professor (and presidential candidate!) Larry Kotlikoff explains to Glenn Loury why the president hasn’t been well served by Tim Geithner, Larry Summers, et al.
Tech guru Jaron Lanier makes the case. Plus: How Facebook is killing the next Bob Dylan.
Glenn Loury and Jodie Kantor, author of the new book The Obamas, discuss a telling moment when Obama reacted negatively to criticism. Plus: Michelle Obama’s controversial shorts.
Will the contraception issue lose Obama the Catholic vote—and thus the presidency? Bill Scher and Matt Lewis debate the question.
Conn Carroll and Joan McCarter debate what will happen in the fight over the payroll tax cut.
Matt Duss and Jamie Fly debate whether the people of Iran would welcome a US military strike targeted at changing their regime.
Why are there so few female political journalists? Perhaps “online catcalling” plays a role. On the premiere of his eponymous show, Conor Friedersdorf and journalist Phoebe Connelly investigate.
Amy Sullivan and Mollie Ziegler Hemingway debate the vexed relationship between the Church and the president.
Glenn Loury and Harold Pollack see hypocrisy in Newt Gingrich’s attacks on President Obama and Juan Williams.