Opinion
New book about Alger Hiss revives Cold War mythology
May 9, 2012As Rep. Allen West proved with his channeling of the late Sen. Joe McCarthy recently, the Red Scare echoes endure within American culture.
Read moreThe ruling class “nullification” attack on democracy
May 9, 2012In 30 years demographers forecast that the population of the U.S. will no longer be majority white.
Read moreDeath of Maurice Sendak brings out a flood of commentary
May 8, 2012As soon as the news of Maurice Sendak's death was announced, social media was flooded with comments from generations of readers, parents, and librarians.
Read more“Arab Spring, Libyan Winter” has timely lessons for NATO summit
May 8, 2012A timely new book, "Arab Spring, Libyan WInter," provides a short, information-rich guide to what the NATO controversy is all about.
Read more“Avengers” assembles best elements of its genre
May 8, 2012Avengers took the humor-tinged mech-action of Iron Man, the Shakespearean epicness of Thor, and threw in a little political correctness for good measure. This is how you do a superhero film.
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