January 2007

Daily Download: "Jungle Taitei," the Boredoms
Jungle jams from the Japanese underground. (01/31/2007)

Conversations: Norah Jones
A podcast interview with the singer. (01/31/2007)

Cover girl no more By David Marchese
Norah Jones on writing on her own, her Page Six-free lifestyle, and her new movie turn. (01/31/2007)

The Fix By Scott Lamb
Federline not ready to settle? Brandy hit with wrongful-death suit. Plus: Paris sues to block exposure. (01/31/2007)

Imus vs. O'Reilly By Kerry Lauerman
The MSNBC/radio jockey takes a whack at the Fox man's "gift" to the troops. (01/31/2007)

No teabag time on "Regis" By Kerry Lauerman
A "Prison Break" star tries to explain his character's nickname -- but Kelly's having none of it. (01/31/2007)

When Rick Met Ray By Kerry Lauerman
A gripping short film about a very unlikely partnership. (01/31/2007)

Biden's other gaffe By Kerry Lauerman
Sen. Joe Biden's previous mishap, involving "Indians" and "Dunkin' Donuts." (01/31/2007)

God and gorillas By Steve Paulson
Anthropologist Barbara J. King explains what our distant cousins can tell us about religion and why it's OK for scientists to believe in God. (01/31/2007)

The K Chronicles By Keith Knight
Life's little victories. (01/31/2007)

How to eulogize the dad no one likes? By Cary Tennis
My friend's father is just one more reason feminism exists -- but can we say that? (01/31/2007)

Fostering fatherhood or marriage? Tracy Clark-Flory
Bush's fatherhood initiatives may neglect nontraditional dads. (01/31/2007)

Return of the South Dakota abortion ban Tracy Clark-Flory
The bill makes exceptions for the health of the woman and victims of rape and incest. (01/31/2007)

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned Tracy Clark-Flory
Especially if she has access to media-assisted humiliation. (01/31/2007)

What else we're reading Tracy Clark-Flory and Katharine Mieszkowski
Remembering the incredible Molly Ivins. Also, is calling women "birth-giving machines" a career ruiner? (01/31/2007)

The Palestinians' war within By Yassin Musharbash
Fatah leader Abdallah Frangi talks about the violent power struggle raging between his party and Hamas -- "the worst we've experienced in Palestinian history." (01/31/2007)

Still grave and deteriorating By Walter Shapiro
While James Baker preaches to give escalation a chance, Congress searches for the means to stop Bush's war in Iraq. (01/31/2007)

The sorrows of fame By Garrison Keillor
When the paparazzi desert you, it's good to have real work to fall back on. It will do you a lot more good than cosmetic surgery. (01/31/2007)

Scooter Libby, Judy Miller and those turning aspens Tim Grieve
What did Libby mean in his cryptic letter to Miller? She provides some clues. (01/31/2007)

Obama on Iraq: Troops home by March 2008 Tim Grieve
His proposal beats Clinton's by nearly a year. (01/31/2007)

Another rough day on the witness stand Tim Grieve
Judith Miller tries to explain to Libby's lawyer why her memory is "so bad." (01/31/2007)

Did Scooter Libby try to sway Judy Miller's testimony? Tim Grieve
Fitzgerald says that he did -- but that it didn't work. (01/31/2007)

Matalin to Libby: Wilson a "snake," and Russert hates Matthews Tim Grieve
Notes reflect efforts to respond to the controversy raised by Joseph Wilson's Op-Ed. (01/31/2007)

A freeze-out for Fox? Tim Grieve
The network's CEO has reportedly called Barack Obama to try to patch things up. (01/31/2007)

Feingold: Cut off war funding in six months Tim Grieve
And no, Joe, he's not running for president. (01/31/2007)

Biden: I was taken out of context Alex Koppelman
Talking to reporters about his apparently racist statement on Barack Obama, Sen. Joe Biden issues a series of nondenial denials. (01/31/2007)

What Scooter Libby said, what Matt Cooper wrote Tim Grieve
The Libby trial devolves into an exploration of what reporters' notes are really like. (01/31/2007)

Libby, McClellan and the videotape Tim Grieve
Will the judge allow the jury to see tapes of two White House press briefings? (01/31/2007)

Warner, Levin agree on anti-escalation resolution Tim Grieve
Compromise measure gives them a shot at the 60 votes they need to overcome filibuster threats. (02/01/2007)

King Kaufman's Sports Daily
NBA to punish floppers? Nice idea, but not so fast. Plus: A way to help NFL old-timers who need it. (01/31/2007)

Ganesh and Brahma bow to a new god Andrew Leonard
Farmers in India swoon over genetically modified cotton. But that doesn't mean the new stuff is any good. (01/31/2007)

Take back the monoculture metaphor Andrew Leonard
South Korea's Windows problem shows what can happen when one species prevails over all others. (01/31/2007)

Daily Download: "Rehab," Amy Winehouse
The latest sensation from the British hype machine. (01/30/2007)

New music
The new Norah Jones, plus albums from Clap Your Hands Say Yeah and Lily Allen. (01/30/2007)

The Fix By David Marchese
Brandy's facing jail time. Former supermodel sues E! Plus: Spielberg made Hitchcock feel like a "whore"? (01/30/2007)

Fox & unfriendly By David Puner
The network's trained poodles bare their fangs at ... Anderson Cooper? (01/30/2007)

Aw By Kerry Lauerman
In an epic battle between rabbit and snake, never rule out fluffy. (01/30/2007)

Rabbit Bites: The Oscars By Kerry Lauerman
Can a grey rapper win the academy's highest honor? (01/30/2007)

Hold the Mayo By David Puner
Top high school basketball prospect involved in controversial incident. (01/30/2007)

K-Fed's fast-food fame By David Puner
The shameless ex-Mr. Spears' ad campaign. (01/30/2007)

More logo contest entries
Do you spot a winner? (01/30/2007)

Destination: Brazil By Anderson Tepper
After Carnival, soccer and samba, go deeper into this South American nation via its seductive novels and gritty true-life stories. (01/30/2007)

WayLay By Carol Lay
The pursuit of happiness. (01/30/2007)

Should I leave my alcoholic husband? By Cary Tennis
I'd give him an ultimatum, but what if he sobered up and I still wanted to leave? (01/30/2007)

The bunny vs. the blue box By Anastacia Marx de Salcedo
Annie's Homegrown Macaroni & Cheese is the pantry staple of harried, organo-hipster parents everywhere. But is it any healthier than the day-glo noodles of our white-bread childhoods? (01/30/2007)

Sex slaves? What sex slaves? Catherine Price
A Japanese TV network glosses over the painful past between the Imperial Army and "comfort women." (01/30/2007)

Dead man's sperm Catherine Price
An Israeli court gives parents permission to have a woman inseminated with their dead son's sperm. (01/30/2007)

Women shouldn't be stoned, but is that really the point? Catherine Price
A rural Canadian town's declaration of "norms" may border on xenophobia. (01/30/2007)

Woman reports rape, gets jailed and denied E.C. Catherine Price
A chilling series of police department fumbles in Tampa. (01/30/2007)

Fight heart disease with "a fabulous red handbag"? Catherine Price
The American Heart Association tells consumers to "go red" to combat the No. 1 killer of women. (01/30/2007)

What else we're reading Catherine Price
Moscow's mayor calls gay rights parades "satanic." Also, sex-infused women's golf. (01/30/2007)

The danger of Bush's anti-Iran fatwa By Juan Cole
The president's decision to use force against Iranian "agents" inside Iraq could snare innocent pilgrims, and raises the risk of open warfare. (01/30/2007)

The readers strike back By Gary Kamiya
Massive online feedback has rocked writers and changed journalism forever. This brave new world is filled with beautiful minds and nasty Calibans and everything in between. Its benefits are undeniable. But do they outweigh its insidious effects? (01/30/2007)

When signing statements aren't enough Tim Grieve
George W. Bush moves -- again -- to curtail the regulation of industry. (01/30/2007)

Dick Cheney on the sunny side of the street Tim Grieve
The president says the vice president is a "half-glass-full" kind of guy. (01/30/2007)

More troops for Iraq: Ready or not, here we come Tim Grieve
The military says it doesn't have the equipment it needs to outfit the troops Bush is sending. (01/30/2007)

From the Libby trial: Whatever it was, I didn't do it Tim Grieve
Dick Cheney's chief of staff says Libby denied culpability -- then asked him about undercover CIA agents. (01/30/2007)

"CP/ -- his wife works in that division" Tim Grieve
What Cheney appears to have told Libby about Valerie Plame. (01/30/2007)

What did Ari Fleischer really say about Valerie Plame? Tim Grieve
Fleischer testified that he leaked to reporters. One of the reporters says it's not so. (01/30/2007)

Judith Miller's memories Tim Grieve
Libby's lawyer grills the former Times reporter on why she failed to mention a key meeting during her grand jury appearance. (01/30/2007)

It gets worse for Judith Miller Tim Grieve
The defense team begins drawing blood. (01/30/2007)

At the Libby trial, it's back to square one Tim Grieve
The judge sends the jury home as questions arise -- again -- about Judy Miller's confidential sources. (01/30/2007)

King Kaufman's Sports Daily
The Super Bowl of bad math: Hundreds of millions in lost productivity! Huge economic boost for the host city! (01/30/2007)

Dani Rodrik gets his 15 minutes Andrew Leonard
Fallout from the November election? A "heterodox" economist scores some quality time in the New York Times. (01/30/2007)

Seven billion pairs of shoes a year, and counting Andrew Leonard
The Chinese footwear industry: One more data point on the path to environmental destruction. (01/30/2007)

Für Elise, Taiwan, and kitchen grease Andrew Leonard
Beethoven and biodiesel made from waste cooking oil; never shall they be parted. (01/30/2007)

Fixing a batch of Golden Girls By David Puner
An alternative intro to a show about four tough cookies. (01/29/2007)

Daily Download: "Am I Wry? No," Mew
Epic prog rock by way of Denmark. (01/29/2007)

The Fix By David Marchese
Screen Actors Guild awards bring déjà vu. "Grey's Anatomy" star leaving show following controversy? Plus: Grainy snaps of Britney's baby! (01/29/2007)

Hillary: Voice of the people By Kerry Lauerman
The senator's singing gets the Simon Cowell treatment. (01/29/2007)

Hillary's "evil men" crack By Kerry Lauerman
Who was she really referring to? (01/29/2007)

"The other one in rehab" By Kerry Lauerman
Our favorite Isaiah Washington crack from the SAG awards. (01/29/2007)

Shetty treatment By Kerry Lauerman
A Bollywood star gets the last laugh after a reality show appearance causes a "global race row" (01/29/2007)

Beyond the Multiplex By Andrew O'Hehir
Parsing the movies that took the prizes. Plus: Ten festival premieres that ought to make some noise! (01/29/2007)

"Too good for gridlock" By David Puner
"Reckless rabbi" busted in amazing TV investigation. (01/29/2007)

"John McCain vs. John McCain" By David Puner
Direct-to-Internet video produced with user-sharing impact in mind. (01/29/2007)

Chuck hucks By David Puner
The Prince of Wales airs it out on a Harlem basketball court. (01/29/2007)

The viral bride By Kerry Lauerman
Is this horrific video, which strikes mortal fear in every future bride (and groom), another elaborate prank? Or the greatest wig out video ever? (01/30/2007)

This Modern World By Tom Tomorrow
Any chance of anyone acknowledging how wrong they were about the war? (01/29/2007)

I gave up everything to be with my Russian husband and now I'm unhappy By Cary Tennis
I am a New Yorker living like a prisoner in London. (01/29/2007)

The ladies man By Rebecca Traister
Kate Michelman, lifelong feminist and former head of NARAL, talks about why she's signed up to work for John Edwards. (01/29/2007)

Japan's health minister calls women "birth-giving machines" Tracy Clark-Flory
Soon after, he apologizes and calls his comments "too uncivil." (01/29/2007)

Gates: Saudi women vital to economy Tracy Clark-Flory
The Microsoft chairman said to be truly competitive, an economy can't exclude "half the talent in the country." (01/29/2007)

Discrimination against male gynecologists? Katharine Mieszkowski
Swedish clinics ban women from choosing female doctors. (01/29/2007)

Ethnic cleansing in Slovenia Tracy Clark-Flory
More than 18,000 Slovenians suddenly found there was no record they even existed. (01/29/2007)

Hawks knock surge plan's command structure By Mark Benjamin
Buried in the Bush escalation plan is a who's-in-charge nightmare that violates U.S. military doctrine. Now even John McCain and Frederick Kagan are balking. (01/29/2007)

Israel's Arab problem hits home By Gregory Levey
Tensions are rising between Israel's Jewish and Arab citizens -- and could affect the chances for peace, or wider war, in the Middle East. (01/29/2007)

Clinton sets withdrawal deadline; Lieberman issues a warning Tim Grieve
Senators take sides as debate on anti-escalation resolutions nears. (01/29/2007)

War Room is a "Bloggies" finalist Tim Grieve
Voting for "best weblog about politics" is open through Friday. (01/29/2007)

Having it both ways -- or trying to -- at the Libby trial Tim Grieve
Libby's lawyers want to question Ari Fleischer's credibility without having the jury wonder about Libby's. (01/29/2007)

White House: We were against the Baker report before we were for it Tim Grieve
Seeking support for an escalaton, Stephen Hadley wraps himself in the Iraq Study Group report. (01/29/2007)

Fleischer: Libby told me about Plame "on the q.t." Tim Grieve
The former White House press secretary contradicts Libby's claim that he first learned about Joe Wilson's wife from Tim Russert. (01/29/2007)

Fleischer: Plame news was a "so what" for reporters Tim Grieve
"Like a lot of things I said to the press, it had no impact." (01/29/2007)

The unflappable Ari Fleischer? Tim Grieve
If you'd spent nearly three years defending George W. Bush, you'd be pretty good on cross-examination, too. (01/29/2007)

And now, a few words from David Addington Tim Grieve
Libby's successor on the size of an office, the seating arrangements on Air Force Two -- and a meeting about the president's declassification power. (01/29/2007)

Coming soon: Judy Miller Tim Grieve
The former New York Times reporter will testify next in the trial of Scooter Libby. (01/29/2007)

King Kaufman's Sports Daily
NFL technocracy watch: League mulling yet another way to take fans out of the game. Plus: Bummer of a tattoo, kid. (01/29/2007)

China in Africa: Not playing fair? Andrew Leonard
Western mining companies complain to Mommy about China's bad behavior. (01/29/2007)

The pit bull of public relations reveals all Andrew Leonard
Eric Dezenhall, the hired gun who told science publishers to chant "public access equals government censorship," has more advice to share. (01/29/2007)

Watch it with that transgenic microbe, buster Andrew Leonard
Denise Caruso, author of "Intervention," responds to Salon readers who say the fears of synthetic organisms running amok are exaggerated. (01/29/2007)

I Like to Watch By Heather Havrilesky
Bring the pain! From "Knights of Prosperity" to "Rules of Engagement" to "The Winner," how much agony will the midseason sitcoms bring you? (01/28/2007)

Protesting the war -- not just for giant puppets anymore! By Alex Koppelman
Because of the surge, Saturday's anti-Iraq war rally in Washington included some new, mainstream faces. (01/28/2007)

Huckabee for America Michael Scherer
Bill Clinton's Republican doppelganger tosses his hat into the ring. (01/28/2007)

We're so glad that the grown-ups are in charge Tim Grieve
Cheney on his critics: "I'm vice president and they're not." (01/29/2007)

Catch up on a week's worth of downloads
The Shins, a mash-up and some foulmouthed blues from Samuel L. Jackson. (01/27/2007)

Welcome to celebrehab By Scott Lamb
Our clip 'n' save guide to the latest in star makeovers, where the first step is to admit you have a problem and the second step is to get back to partying. (01/27/2007)

Where is the love? Tim Grieve
House Republicans give the president a cool welcome at GOP retreat. (01/27/2007)

Exclusive Daily Download: "Close the Door," the Holmes Brothers
A different kind of country blues from one of the best albums so far this year. (01/26/2007)

The Fix By Scott Lamb
Kidman in car crash. Liz Taylor chooses Clinton in '08. Plus: Justin Timberlake now seeing Jessica Biel? (01/26/2007)

"Breaking and Entering" By Stephanie Zacharek
Jude Law and Robin Wright Penn star in this tale of well-heeled Londoners who find themselves facing life's dark side. (01/26/2007)

"Catch and Release" By Stephanie Zacharek
In this flawed but winning romantic comedy, Jennifer Garner captivates us -- and doesn't let us go. (01/26/2007)

GOP senator issues challenge By David Puner
Hagel: "If we don't debate this -- we are not worthy of our country; we fail our country." (01/26/2007)

Morning transition with David Gregory By David Puner
Light and easy isn't always light and easy. (01/26/2007)

Beyond the Multiplex By Andrew O'Hehir
Christina Ricci wows opposite Samuel L. Jackson and Justin Timberlake in the exhilarating "Black Snake Moan." Plus: The film stubborn Bush supporters need to see. (01/26/2007)

"Beantown Bantah" By David Puner
Tom Brady-obsessed duo check pulse of city. (01/26/2007)

"Blood and Chocolate" By Stephanie Zacharek
A werewolf girl, a human boy, a little blood and, yes, some chocolate combine to make this delicious B-movie confection. (01/26/2007)

Jon Stewart's look at Cheney CNN interview By David Puner
"The Daily Show" breaks down the V.P.'s talk with Wolf. (01/26/2007)

I bought a house and now I'm crying every day By Cary Tennis
I think I made a big mistake. Home ownership isn't what I thought it would be. (01/26/2007)

The "jungle girl" Carol Lloyd
The discovery of a mysterious feral woman in Cambodia prompts fairy-tale speculation and a media frenzy. (01/26/2007)

Killing and selling women as "ghost brides" Tracy Clark-Flory
The high demand for afterlife wives in some rural Chinese villages led one man to commit murder. (01/26/2007)

Danger: Men diapering Carol Lloyd
Vienna, Austria fights the patriarchy by posting signage showing both genders at the changing station. (01/26/2007)

Pregnant belly prime Super Bowl ad space? Tracy Clark-Flory
A mother-to-be and football fan allows advertisers to bid on her stomach. (01/26/2007)

Super hot skiing By Dan Oko
Recently, the ski industry has gotten fired up about global warming. But as resorts continue to carve new runs through the forests, the industry's green image is looking like a snow job. (01/26/2007)

Ghosts of dirty tricks past By Joe Conason
The right-wing smear campaign against Barack Obama, with its telltale twist of linking Hillary Clinton to the attack, is classic Watergate. (01/26/2007)

Senator: Cheney delayed Iraq intel probe Tim Grieve
Jay Rockefeller says the vice president applied "just constant" pressure on the former chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee. (01/26/2007)

"MTP-VP," or where the White House goes to "control" the message Tim Grieve
A former Cheney aide testifies that she told Libby about Valerie Plame before he claims to have heard it from reporters. (01/26/2007)

Hagel weighs a White House run Tim Grieve
The anti-escalation Republican floats the idea of running with, not against, a Democrat. (01/26/2007)

"The decider" is now "the decision maker" Tim Grieve
The president says that his new plan will work because he told "them" that it has to. (01/26/2007)

AP: U.S. military provided false account of soldiers' deaths Tim Grieve
The military says five soldiers died while "repelling" an attack. Sources say they were kidnapped and killed. (01/26/2007)

What was the plan again? Tim Grieve
Robert Gates said a phased escalation in Iraq would allow time to measure progress. Now he says he'll send the troops as quickly as he can. (01/26/2007)

King Kaufman's Sports Daily
Pro-Duke conspiracy alert: Timing error helps the Blue Devils. Why can't anybody get the clock right? Plus: A decade in the books. (01/26/2007)

Tales from the melting pot
What does it mean to be American? Members of Salon.com's reader community, Table Talk, share their versions of the American dream this week. (01/26/2007)

Ask the pilot By Patrick Smith
Powder-blue seats, mauve curtains and golfing in Siberia. It's the strange, sometimes beautiful language of airliner cabins. (01/26/2007)

Breaking news on climate change Andrew Leonard
Catastrophic destruction moves from "likely" to "almost certain." (01/26/2007)

Excuse me, have you seen my recession? Andrew Leonard
Last fall's "econoblogger of doom" moderates his gloomy stance. A little. (01/26/2007)

Thailand takes off the gloves Andrew Leonard
First, the Thai military overthrew a democracy. Now they're aiming at bigger game: Globalization (01/26/2007)

Daily Download: "Stackolee," Samuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson sings the blues? (01/25/2007)

The Fix By Scott Lamb
"Grey's" star goes to rehab ... for slurs. Cruise's sit-down with Scooter Libby. Plus: Jennifer Garner's horny dog, Martha Stewart. (01/25/2007)

Logo contest submissions
Two cool possibilities for Audiofile's new look. (01/25/2007)

Musical mashin' with Sue Teller By David Puner
"Now, before we get our freak on, we need to match-up our beats." (01/25/2007)

Smart baby By David Puner
Youngster with a remarkable knack for naming U.S. presidents. (01/25/2007)

Kerry: Pass on '08 By David Puner
The senator wants to work on avoiding "catastrophe." (01/25/2007)

Cheney barks at the Wolf By David Puner
Journalist asks a question the U.S. No. 2 doesn't like. (01/25/2007)

Herbivore vs. carnivore By Laura Miller
Are vegetarians the moral, peace-loving, cruelty-free enemies of the meat eater? Or a bunch of kooks living in la-la land? (01/25/2007)

Tom the Dancing Bug By Ruben Bolling
Does watching the news bum you out? Then you've sacrificed enough! (01/25/2007)

Should I become an egg donor -- to pay off my loans? By Cary Tennis
I'm troubled by the ethical implications of taking money for my ova. (01/25/2007)

Egg-selling ethics Carol Lloyd
Should women be permitted to trade half their eggs for discounted fertility treatments? (01/25/2007)

Yes, women can have balls! Joan Walsh
Tough-guy Jim Webb is a great asset to the Democrats -- but that doesn't mean all tough Democrats are guys. (01/25/2007)

Princess would give Saudi women license to drive Carol Lloyd
Too bad the decision isn't up to her. (01/25/2007)

Fruit and fiber? Carol Lloyd
A new study suggests that consuming lots of roughage may protect premenopausal women from breast cancer. (01/25/2007)

Congress steps on Bush's Darfur applause line By Michael Scherer
The day after Bush got cheers for mentioning Darfur, members of his own party blasted him for neglecting the region. Does a new Congress mean new hope? (01/25/2007)

The bipartisan war on Bush By Mark Benjamin
Republican senators joined their counterparts in taking aim at Bush's Iraq plan -- even if they were only shooting blanks. (01/25/2007)

State of the climate By Joseph J. Romm
In Tuesday's speech, President Bush showed how unserious he is about global warming. Here's how Congress can put the heat on him and stave off approaching disaster. (01/25/2007)

We still have Donald Rumsfeld to kick around Tim Grieve
The former defense secretary gets a government office and seven government-paid staffers. (01/25/2007)

Mixed verdicts in Ohio recount-rigging case Tim Grieve
Two convictions, one acquittal on charges arising from 2004 presidential election. (01/25/2007)

Sixty votes against the "surge"? Tim Grieve
To overcome GOP filibuster threats, escalation opponents will have to agree on a compromise resolution. (01/25/2007)

The people's business? Tim Grieve
Katherine Harris is photographed passing out business cards on the House floor. (01/25/2007)

Escalation opposition: A McCain alternative? Tim Grieve
He envisions a resolution that would include benchmarks for measuring progress. The White House says they're already there. (01/25/2007)

Perle, Ricks face off Alex Koppelman
Richard Perle, a key proponent of the Iraq war, remains unrepentant in a forum with the Washington Post's Thomas Ricks and a hostile New York audience. (01/25/2007)

King Kaufman's Sports Daily
When is a big game not the Big One? When you win it. Ask Peyton Manning. Plus: NHL explores new frontiers in screwing up. (01/25/2007)

How to have fun with drug money Andrew Leonard
PharmedOut spends Pfizer's cash to talk about Eli Lilly's problems. (01/25/2007)

Cautionary tales of microbe evolution Andrew Leonard
While humans plod along, microbe civilizations rise and fall and rise again. (01/25/2007)

How many Katrinas in a lifetime? Andrew Leonard
An economist crunches the numbers and concludes that global warming will make a difference. (01/25/2007)

Science publishers get stupid Andrew Leonard
How's this for doublespeak: "Public access equals government censorship"? (01/25/2007)

Daily Download: "Bounce That," Girl Talk
A masterful mash-up. (01/24/2007)

The Fix By Scott Lamb
Page Six scribe not to be charged. Anna Nicole Smith's instant messages -- revealed? Plus: John Waters' Valentine's Day tips. (01/24/2007)

After "Idol" By David Marchese
"American Idol" runner-up Katharine McPhee on her debut album, her brush with Scientology and how "Idol" can be like prison. (01/24/2007)

Conversations: Katharine McPhee
A podcast with the former "American Idol" singer. (01/24/2007)

Beyond the Multiplex By Andrew O'Hehir
The controversial "Hounddog" hits the screen ... with an echoing thud. Plus: Inside the mind of the man who murdered a Beatle. And Cusack on war. (01/24/2007)

First controversy of 2008 campaign By David Puner
The Wolf raises questions about journalistic behavior. (01/24/2007)

State of the Union 2007 By David Puner
Fake address with fake response from fake Hillary Clinton and fake Barack Obama. (01/24/2007)

Food Network/McDonald's programming oddity By David Puner
Is subliminal product placement the wave of the future? (01/24/2007)

McCain snoozes By David Puner
Drifts into sleep state during State of the Union. (01/24/2007)

Rabbit Bites: "Real Housewives. . ." By Kerry Lauerman
Chou Chou needs a reality (TV) check. (01/24/2007)

The K Chronicles By Keith Knight
My top San Francisco moments! (01/24/2007)

My wife is lying to me about her affair By Cary Tennis
I'm already raising two kids of my own. Should I divorce her and go it alone? (01/24/2007)

An unhealthy State of the Union Katharine Mieszkowski
Health advocacy groups blast Bush's insurance proposals. (01/24/2007)

Spanish designers to promote healthier image Tracy Clark-Flory
Leading labels will "standardize" sizes according to an agreement with the country's Health Ministry. (01/24/2007)

What else we're reading Tracy Clark-Flory and Catherine Price
Baristas in leg warmers, criticism for Baby Einstein Co., Durham prosecutor Mike Nifong in hot water again, and more. (01/24/2007)

He built a hospital -- and he can dunk! By Michael Scherer
Bush preferred talking about Dikembe Mutombo and Wesley Autrey to discussing the real state of the union. (01/24/2007)

Why Democrats can stop the war By Rick Perlstein
Pundits say if the party gets too tough with Bush, it will be blamed for "losing" Iraq. But the real political risk is going too easy on Bush, and losing the trust of war-weary voters. (01/24/2007)

Winter of redemption By Garrison Keillor
Snow piles up and we shovel it, contented. Now the do-nothing GOP Congress has melted away -- let the oversight begin. (01/24/2007)

Scooter's tragic innocence By Nick Bromell
Why my friend Scooter Libby is loyal to Bush, Cheney and an arrogant administration whose values are not his own. (01/24/2007)

Do you have to have balls to have balls? By Joan Walsh
It's nice the talking heads have discovered Jim Webb, but why do they think Democrats have to be men to be courageous? (01/24/2007)

Two long years to go By Walter Shapiro
Despite his prattle about cutting the deficit, a grudging nod to global climate change, and yet another plea for backup on his Iraq plan, Bush's presidency entered its final phase on life support. (01/24/2007)

"We will be showing him the way" Tim Grieve
The president's feel-good speech almost made our disagreements disappear. Jim Webb brought them back. (01/24/2007)

Jim Webb and the politics of the military Tim Grieve
Why Virginia's new senator sent a message about why people serve. (01/24/2007)

"A ping-pong game with American lives" Tim Grieve
The RNC can smear Jim Webb, but a lot of Republicans agree with him. (01/24/2007)

Report: Kerry won't run Tim Grieve
The Boston Globe says the harsh reaction to his "botched joke" showed him that even Democrats were skeptical about another campaign. (01/24/2007)

Senate committee approves anti-escalation resolution Tim Grieve
Chuck Hagel joins Democrats in telling Bush that sending more troops is "not in the national interest." (01/24/2007)

Bush makes nice, but Dick is still a killer Tim Grieve
The vice president gets snippy with Wolf Blitzer. (01/24/2007)

Kerry's timetable for withdrawal Tim Grieve
He's expected to announce his noncandidacy today, but he has a few more words to say first. (01/24/2007)

Kerry: Time to focus on the war, not the White House Tim Grieve
Bowing out of the presidential race, Kerry says he'll work to end the war instead. (01/24/2007)

King Kaufman's Sports Daily
Lovie Smith and Tony Dungy are the first two black head coaches in Super Bowl history. Shoud we make a big deal of that? (01/24/2007)

A hint from Bush: Go long on lithium? Andrew Leonard
Cagey commodity investors took notice when the president mentioned battery technology in his State of the Union address. (01/24/2007)

The final word on recycling Andrew Leonard
Sorry, economists can't reach a consensus. But the majority think it's a good idea. (01/24/2007)

Income inequality up, minimum wage down Andrew Leonard
Senate Republicans hold a wage bill hostage; meanwhile, the rich get richer. (01/24/2007)

Daily Download: "Moonshot," Britta Phillips and Dean Wareham
Take a trip to the moon with this stylish slow burner. (01/23/2007)

The Fix By Scott Lamb
The Oscar nominations are in, with a few surprises. Plus: The critics' predictions: Who got it right? Who didn't? (01/23/2007)

Beyond the Multiplex By Andrew O'Hehir
A terrifying, sexy thriller from an Oscar winner. Plus: Sarah Polley directs -- and Anna Faris delivers one of the greatest stoner monologues of all time. (01/23/2007)

New music
New releases from the Shins, Caetano Veloso and Of Montreal. (01/23/2007)

IED-cam By David Puner
A drive in Iraq. (01/23/2007)

"The Michael Showalter Showalter" By David Puner
Interview with Zach Galifianakis. (01/23/2007)

"The Bible Says" By David Puner
Donnie Davies: the man, the myth, and the mustache. (01/23/2007)

Deconstructing Oscar: Safe, sunshiny choices By Stephanie Zacharek
The Academy's nominations this year are more memorable for what isn't nominated than what is. (01/23/2007)

WayLay Carol Lay
Jackson Pollock, born Jan. 28, 1912. (01/23/2007)

The anxiety of appetite By Tracie McMillan
Barry Glassner, author of "The Gospel of Food," takes aim at foodies' sacred cows and explains why many of our menu choices are motivated by fear as much as hunger. (01/23/2007)

I'm a babe, a total catch -- so why am I alone at 39? By Cary Tennis
I just spent two weeks crying about my best friend's wedding dress. (01/23/2007)

A tutorial in selling sex Catherine Price
In Hong Kong, some tutors are hiking up their skirts in hopes of outdoing their competition with outright sex appeal. (01/23/2007)

All girls want to be a Pussycat Doll Catherine Price
At least according to the brains behind "The Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll." (01/23/2007)

Censoring a cancer victim's breasts Catherine Price
A PBS documentary prudishly blurs out a dying woman's nipples. (01/23/2007)

"Overcritical women and their excessive expectations" Catherine Price
Two Chicago Tribune writers opine that if 51 percent of women are unmarried, women's high standards are to blame. (01/23/2007)

Medical news roundup Catherine Price
The FDA mulls a return to the hormone-heavy birth control pills of yore. Plus: Women's plasma is no good for transfusions! (01/23/2007)

How to speak Republican By Katharine Mieszkowski
Conservative word doctor Frank Luntz explains what Bush should say about the war, why Nancy Pelosi should keep quiet, and what the GOP can learn from Barack Obama. (01/23/2007)

The tipping point By Amanda Griscom Little
Industry leaders and lawmakers are collaborating to curb emissions. Is the logjam over global warming finally starting to break? (01/23/2007)

State of indifference By Sidney Blumenthal
Unlike past presidents dealing with the consequences of war, Bush has walled himself off from the public and the Congress it elected. (01/23/2007)

Black vs. "black" By Gary Kamiya
Barack Obama is black -- he just isn't "black." And if his candidacy helps take the quotation marks off race in America, it's a good thing. (01/23/2007)

Bush roars into the 20s Tim Grieve
His approval rating is the lowest of any modern president at this point in his second term. (01/23/2007)

Libby trial begins Alex Koppelman
But first, one more argument over jury instructions. (01/23/2007)

McCain on Iraq: Cheney and Rumsfeld blew it Tim Grieve
Is this why Liz Cheney is so mad? (01/23/2007)

Is Obama qualified? Don't ask Hillary Tim Grieve
She says she has no opinion one way or the other. (01/23/2007)

Al Gore wins the nomination Tim Grieve
Well, his movie does, anyway. (01/23/2007)

And now ... Fitzgerald Alex Koppelman
Opening statements in the Scooter Libby trial. (01/23/2007)

Bush's escalation and the disappearing benchmarks Tim Grieve
Countering assurances made by the secetary of defense, Bush's new Iraq commander will send more troops to Baghdad no matter what the Iraqis do. (01/23/2007)

(Unlikely) Quote of the Day Michael Scherer
Nancy Pelosi on the State of the Union. (01/23/2007)

Libby: Scapegoat for Rove? Alex Koppelman
The first day of the Libby trial continues with an opening statement from the defense. (01/23/2007)

Did Scooter Libby "wipe out" evidence? Tim Grieve
MSNBC pulls back from a claim that Libby destroyed notes of a meeting with Cheney. (01/23/2007)

(Unlikely) Quote of the Day No. 2 Tim Grieve
The president is "exuberant and determined" as he prepares for tonight's State of the Union address. (01/23/2007)

Ari Fleischer, mob rat? Alex Koppelman
Libby's defense team reveals that Bush's former press secretary demanded immunity before testifying. (01/23/2007)

Last Quote of the Day (Promise!) Alex Koppelman
Scooter Libby's defense attorney explains why Libby would not have perjured himself. (01/23/2007)

It's all on Russert Alex Koppelman
Arguments on both sides in the Libby case today suggest that NBC'sTim Russert, and his testimony, will be the focal point of the trial. (01/23/2007)

Final thoughts on the first day Alex Koppelman
What to look for as the Scooter Libby trial moves forward. (01/23/2007)

Advice to Bush: Break up Monsanto Andrew Leonard
The president is planning to pump up ethanol, again, in his State of the Union speech. But where will all the corn come from? (01/23/2007)

One company: 300 million Chinese cellphone users Andrew Leonard
Also: that Internet thing? Still popular in China (01/23/2007)

Vinod Khosla's Marshall Plan for rural India Andrew Leonard
Forget about all that ethanol stuff. Here's something really ambitious: New economy social engineering. (01/23/2007)

Daily Download: "Phantom Limb," the Shins
A lovely track from the Shins' new album. (01/22/2007)

And we are live ... By David Puner
NBC anchor wants his three minutes back (01/22/2007)

The wolf rides again? By David Puner
Car surfing is a howlin' good time. (01/22/2007)

The Fix By Scott Lamb
Vanity Fair reviews the O.J. book. The perils of high-definition porn. Plus: Angelina backlash, and DiCaprio says he's not "another piece of cute meat." (01/22/2007)

Beyond the Multiplex By Andrew O'Hehir
The festival offers up films about dead rock stars, undead Angelenos, man-horse sex and teeth in strange places. Plus: Dick Gephardt made me cry! (01/22/2007)

Hillary's going exploratory By David Puner
Senator makes an online announcement. (01/22/2007)

In the Navy By David Puner
Why join the Army? (01/22/2007)

Da Bears By David Puner
"The Super Bowl Shuffle" redux? (01/22/2007)

Ode to joy By Stephen Amidon
Barbara Ehrenreich turns away from pop sociology to explore the historical oppression of collective happiness in "Dancing in the Streets." (01/22/2007)

This Modern World By Tom Tomorrow
The ongoing adventures of Sparkman and the Blinkster! (01/22/2007)

My lover and I have a secret house By Cary Tennis
Neither our kids nor my husband knows of our bungalow -- and I'd like to keep it that way. (01/22/2007)

The same old song and dance By Eilene Zimmerman
Disney's "High School Musical" DVD has hijacked my children's lives. Its shallow plot and saccharine songs should inspire cynicism. So why can't I stop singing along? (01/22/2007)

Madame President? Page Rockwell
Clinton is in. Time to break out the confetti? (01/22/2007)

Prostitution or a "humanitarian" solution? Tracy Clark-Flory
"Enjoyment marriages" have resurged in Iraq. The question is: Whom exactly do they serve? (01/22/2007)

Happy anniversary Page Rockwell
The landmark Supreme Court ruling on Roe v. Wade was 34 years ago today. (01/22/2007)

What else we're reading Tracy Clark-Flory
A philosophical defense of the Pussycat Dolls. Also, parents to blame for anorexia? (01/22/2007)

More on those lonely Chinese bachelors Katharine Mieszkowski
Government announces crackdown on sex-selection abortion. (01/22/2007)

Surge of danger for U.S. troops By Robert Bryce
Despite billions spent to combat it, the threat from roadside bombs in Iraq has gone from bad to worse, according to a Pentagon source. (01/22/2007)

Colorblind By Debra J. Dickerson
Barack Obama would be the great black hope in the next presidential race -- if he were actually black. (01/22/2007)

DLC to Ford: Don't drop dead By Ed Kilgore
Tom Schaller's Salon piece attacking the DLC and Harold Ford reveals that he understands neither the organization nor its chairman-to-be. (01/22/2007)

Twenty-seven for 2008? Tim Grieve
An early, early poll gives the edge to generic Democrats and John Edwards. (01/22/2007)

Escalate first, ask questions later Tim Grieve
Is it really "irresponsible" to criticize Bush's war plan in advance? (01/22/2007)

From bad to worse Tim Grieve
On the eve of the State of the Union, a new poll is nothing but grim for the president. (01/22/2007)

Warner to introduce second Iraq resolution Tim Grieve
"Escalation"? "Augmentation"? How about "Just say no"? (01/22/2007)

Will Americans vote for a female president? Tim Grieve
Researchers say that voters are less open to the idea than polls would suggest. (01/22/2007)

Timing is everything Tim Grieve
As Bush prepares his State of the Union address, sources leak word of an Iraq-based al-Qaida plot against the United States. (01/22/2007)

A GOP alternative: Escalation with oversight Tim Grieve
House Republicans say Congress should monitor rather than criticize Bush's Iraq plan. (01/22/2007)

King Kaufman's Sports Daily
Bears, Colts make Super Bowl. Manning doesn't choke, Brady doesn't win. It's like nothing makes sense anymore. (01/22/2007)

Detroit wishes for an oil shock Andrew Leonard
Sliding gas prices make General Motors skittish. How about some presidential leadership? (01/22/2007)

Can China stop the Back-Dorm Boys? Andrew Leonard
No more unapproved online lip-syncing, declares the Ministry of Culture. Good luck with that. (01/22/2007)

I dreamed I saw José Hill last night Andrew Leonard
Borders can't stop immigration, so why should they stop unions? (01/22/2007)

I Like to Watch By Heather Havrilesky
All work and no play make Jack Bauer a mean boy. Plus: Cliff takes on the Heat Miser (and pays for it) on "Top Chef"! (01/21/2007)

Mirror, mirror By Kerry Lauerman
Winston vs. . . . Winston! (01/22/2007)

The GOP hides from Iraq By Michael Scherer
At the party's winter meeting Tony Snow reassured worried Republicans that the president is not in the fetal position. But pep talks couldn't chase the fear that an unpopular war could doom the party in '08. (01/21/2007)

She's in By Walter Shapiro
Hillary Clinton's Web campaign launch gave new-media sex appeal to her trademark amiable caution. But will the money and star power behind her history-making presidential bid translate into passion among voters? (01/21/2007)

The week that was
Presidential excuses -- and aspirations -- a bizarre switcheroo, a mysterious kidnapping and Golden Globe madness. (01/20/2007)

How the left caused 9/11, by Dinesh D'Souza By Alex Koppelman
An interview with the conservative polemicist, who accuses the cultural left of provoking al-Qaida's attack in his new book, "The Enemy at Home." (01/20/2007)

Peace movement at a crossroads By Katharine Mieszkowski
Three years ago, it was called "un-American." But now this moving antiwar protest in small-town America has been embraced by the community. (01/20/2007)

Hillary says she's in and wants to "chat" Tim Grieve
The senator from New York says that "only a new president can restore the promise of America." (01/20/2007)

Exclusive Daily Download: "Family," Clinic
An exclusive daily download from some mysterious Liverpudlians. (01/19/2007)

The Fix By Scott Lamb
On Paris' peculiarly droopy eyelid. Oprah tops rich women list. Plus: Alec Baldwin mulls online dating. (01/19/2007)

Beyond the Multiplex By Andrew O'Hehir
"Chicago 10" kicks it off with '60s themes that reverberate today. (01/19/2007)

"Mafioso" By Stephanie Zacharek
Watching this buoyantly melancholy dark comedy, originally released in 1962, is like discovering a lost world. (01/19/2007)

Catch up on a week's worth of downloads
From mouth harp to hip-hop. Plus: Exclusives from Deerhoof and Clinic. (01/20/2007)

Stephen and Bill By Kerry Lauerman
O'Reilly on Colbert on O'Reilly on Colbert ... a confusing night in Bizarro World. (01/19/2007)

Is "American Idol" meaner? By David Puner
Simon says: You really suck. (01/19/2007)

A business deal with a friend went bad, and he never paid me back By Cary Tennis
What will be the cost of renewing this friendship? (01/19/2007)

The udder truth By Hannah Wallace
Raw milk really is a wonder tonic, say devotees, who meet secretly to buy it and swear it reverses chronic diseases. But is it safe to drink? The official word: No. (01/19/2007)

Embracing a "culture of life" Tracy Clark-Flory
The anniversary of Roe v. Wade is a reminder of lawmakers' failure to support pregnancy and parenthood. (01/19/2007)

What else we're reading Tracy Clark-Flory
The world's oldest woman died today. Also, the first-ever all female peacekeeping troop. (01/19/2007)

Enough with the new bipartisanship By Joe Conason
Barack Obama may "hunger for a different kind of politics," but it won't happen without a reorientation toward a more progressive center. (01/19/2007)

Is Harold Ford built for the road ahead? By Thomas F. Schaller
The DLC proves it's living in the past by picking the failed senatorial candidate as its new chairman. (01/19/2007)

White House correspondents: Don't knock Bush Tim Grieve
The press corps orders up a kinder, gentler dinner for the president. (01/19/2007)

"If you're an act, then what am I?" Tim Grieve
Stephen Colbert meets Bill O'Reilly. (01/19/2007)

Thirteen hours to spare Tim Grieve
House Democrats finish "100 hours" agenda with time left on the clock. (01/19/2007)

Exposé or just innuendo? Tim Grieve
The Washington Post shines a light on the sale of John Edwards' Georgetown home. Is there anything to see? (01/19/2007)

The Alberto Gonzales School of Constitutional Interpretation Tim Grieve
The attorney general explains how the Constitution doesn't actually grant the right of habeas corpus. (01/19/2007)

A sentence for Bob Ney Tim Grieve
The Ohio Republican gets 30 months in prison for his role in the Jack Abramoff case. (01/19/2007)

"A sound-bite war" Tim Grieve
The White House accuses Nancy Pelosi of a "poisonous" blow. (01/19/2007)

King Kaufman's Sports Daily
NFL conference championship games: Relearning that lesson about picking against the Patriots. Plus: Saints over Bears. (01/19/2007)

Misfortune cookies
The surprises aren't good and the numbers aren't lucky. This week, members of Salon's reader community Table Talk offer wisdom from the world's cruelest Chinese restaurant. (01/19/2007)

Ask the pilot By Patrick Smith
Why are ramen noodles a pilot's best friend? Plus: Northwest retires the DC-10, Boeing marks a milestone, and the heartbreak of Air-India's terrible new look. (01/19/2007)

Oil's old news; it's time to bet on corn Andrew Leonard
And what do Wall Street hedge fund traders have to do with the price of guar in India? (01/19/2007)

ETC Group warns against "bio-error" Andrew Leonard
Self-regulation by scientists is not sufficient for a technology that is as potentially disruptive as synthetic biology (01/19/2007)

Design our new logo!
On to fame and glory! A call for submissions. (01/18/2007)

Flying dog By David Puner
It's official: Man's best friend will tag along for anything. (01/18/2007)

Daily Download: "Sally Goodin," Obed Pickard
A folk music patriarch shows off his mouth harp skills. (01/18/2007)

The Fix By Scott Lamb
Lohan checks into rehab. Britney's camp denies baby talk. Plus: The J.T. LeRoy hoaxer says she did nothing wrong. (01/18/2007)

Beyond the Multiplex By Andrew O'Hehir
Three movies you should rush out and see. Plus: Which is better, the crack pipe or the meditation retreat? (01/18/2007)

Wednesday, on Ellen By David Puner
"Grey's Anatomy" star drops by for uncomfortable discussion. (01/18/2007)

Jack Bauer: "Right-wing propagandist"? By David Puner
Maybe if enough cable news segments suggest as much. (01/18/2007)

Blast from the past: A confused Mister Rogers By David Puner
"This is a tape about how people make..." (01/18/2007)

Matthews lets one slip By David Puner
What kind of language do you expect when discussing Iraq? (01/19/2007)

Renny Harlin's "Curly Fries" By Kerry Lauerman
A short thriller that centers on a wild carb chase. (01/18/2007)

Official Rules
The official rules for the Audiofile logo contest. (01/18/2007)

"The End of Mr. Y" By Laura Miller
Scarlett Thomas' novel dabbles in Derrida and Darwin, but her story of a screwed-up grad student obsessed with a cursed book never gets bogged down. (01/18/2007)

Tom the Dancing Bug By Ruben Bolling
Great Imaginary Conversations, as conducted by Louis Maltby (while walking to the library to be picked up by his mom). (01/18/2007)

My chiropractor had a breakdown By Cary Tennis
He did good work at first ... but I don't want the hands of a crazy man around my neck. (01/18/2007)

The challenge facing local food By John Feffer
Food service giants like Sodexho, Aramark and BAMCO are jumping on the "eat local" bandwagon. Will the corporate attention give a boost to sustainable agriculture, or defuse the grassroots revolution? (01/18/2007)

Do I look dense to you? Carol Lloyd
A new study suggests that women with dense breast tissue are at significantly elevated risk for breast cancer. (01/18/2007)

He'll always have Paris By Dana Cook
Kurt Vonnegut, Lauren Bacall, James Beard, J. Paul Getty, Betty Ford and others recall their encounters with the cheerful and cosmopolitan Art Buchwald. (01/18/2007)

Running in hijabs Carol Lloyd
Muslim women athletes get creative to observe cultural dress codes while competing. (01/18/2007)

No woman's land Carol Lloyd
Canadian producers hope to film what happens when a town's entire female population vacates. (01/18/2007)

What else we're reading Carol Lloyd
Hysteria resurfaces in Vietnam, advertisers look to target consumers by gender and more! (01/18/2007)

The battle for an Iraq plan By Michael Scherer
The Bush surge has lawmakers locked in a slugfest over what to do next about the war. (01/18/2007)

Why the Democrats can't stop the surge By Walter Shapiro
As a young House candidate in 1972, I learned just how little Congress can do to pull the plug on a war started by a president. (01/18/2007)

The fighting side of McCain By Sidney Blumenthal
Hitching his political wagon to Bush has hurt the senator's chances to become president. But as his political colleagues can attest, it's the Republican front-runner's volatile temper that may derail his Straight Talk Express for good. (01/18/2007)

Maybe Bush didn't back down on wiretaps By Glenn Greenwald
Stop celebrating -- it's not yet clear whether the administration really intends to start obeying the law. (01/18/2007)

Bush's escalation and the GOP Tim Grieve
McCain takes a tumble in New Hampshire as his party fractures over the war. (01/18/2007)

From Maliki and a U.S. general, skepticism over escalation Tim Grieve
The Iraqi prime minister suggests that Bush should just send more weapons instead. (01/18/2007)

Back to Ohio: Prosecutor says 2004 recount was "rigged" Tim Grieve
Three elections officials are charged with short-circuiting the legal process to avoid a full hand recount. (01/18/2007)

A "fool's errand" -- and a better way? Tim Grieve
Retired generals assess Bush's Iraq plan and provide their own alternatives. (01/18/2007)

For Scooter Libby, a slow road to trial Tim Grieve
Jury selection bogs down as the court struggles to find jurors who haven't made up their minds about the Bush administration already. (01/18/2007)

King Kaufman's Sports Daily
Fire Schottenheimer movement fizzles. Plus: Michael Vick's water bottle. And: Big Warriors-Pacers trade. (01/18/2007)

Synthetic biologists: We're not irresponsible Andrew Leonard
An M.I.T. biological engineering professor rejects the ETC Group's critique (01/18/2007)

Pirates of the South China Seas Andrew Leonard
Since when does the right to manufacture cheap compact discs constitute a national emergency? (01/18/2007)

Bring on the Chinese consumers! Andrew Leonard
The price of oil broke $50. Let's party like it's 1986. (01/18/2007)

Big Oil gets punked Andrew Leonard
The House votes to end oil and gas tax breaks and invest the money in renewable energy. (01/18/2007)

Daily Download: "La De Da," Link Wray
A rock 'n' roll legend offers up some back-porch hoodoo. (01/17/2007)

The Fix By Scott Lamb
Publishing world hot for O.J.? Abdul explains her odd behavior. Plus: Britney pregnant again? (01/17/2007)

Conversations: Carly Simon
The singer talks about her new album -- a Salon podcast. (01/17/2007)

Rockabye, Baby By Dave Marchese
Carly Simon talks about her newest album -- a collection of lullabies -- remodeling her kitchen and why we're still obsessed with "You're So Vain" after all these years. (01/17/2007)

Paula Abdul: "able to overcome hurdles" By David Puner
In this interview, she's "doing great." (01/17/2007)

Kindler, gentler White House dinner By David Puner
Because Reagan would've wanted it this way. (01/17/2007)

Abdul: "Any publicity is good publicity" By David Puner
She loves the satellite interviews. (01/17/2007)

"Little Mosque on the Prairie" By David Puner
A look at a new Canadian comedy. (01/17/2007)

The K Chronicles By Keith Knight
On the road to Los Angeles. (01/17/2007)

The minimum wage went up, so the owner cut my hours! By Cary Tennis
I kind of like working at the fast-food restaurant, but now I'm making less than I was before. (01/17/2007)

Geisha grrrls By Corrie Pikul
The author of a new book about gender in Japan sets aside Western stereotypes and talks about how ordinary women are fueling a feminist revolution that's transforming the country. (01/17/2007)

No more Pap smears? Page Rockwell
The new HPV vaccine may relegate cervical swipes to the trash bin. (01/17/2007)

More women living sans spouse Tracy Clark-Flory
Younger women delay marriage, while widows and divorcées tend to enjoy singlehood longer. (01/17/2007)

What else we're reading Tracy Clark-Flory
Bitter women to reign over male subjects on Fox. Also, do lad mags offer up a "pantomime of sexism"? (01/17/2007)

Make no mistake: He's running By Walter Shapiro
All but launching a presidential run, Barack Obama has added serious star power to the 2008 race -- and made history. (01/17/2007)

Lieberman: A surge of buyer's remorse? By Colin McEnroe
Antiwar Connecticut voters find themselves with a pro-escalation senator -- and other Senate Democrats are scared to offend him. (01/17/2007)

Bush's white whale By Garrison Keillor
As Ahab drove the Pequod and its crew into oblivion, so our maniacal president ignores sane advice and surges forward into chaos. (01/17/2007)

Why I defend "terrorists" By Anant Raut
An open letter to Cully Stimson, deputy assistant secretary of defense for detainee affairs, from a lawyer representing five men at Guantánamo. (01/17/2007)

"Staying the course" or "slow failure"? Tim Grieve
If 2006 was a "lousy year" for Iraq, why did the president wait until it was over to do anything about it? (01/17/2007)

Hillary Clinton: Maliki government isn't committed to success Tim Grieve
Back from Iraq and facing Obama, Clinton calls for a phased withdrawal of U.S. troops. (01/17/2007)

How to get out of jury duty Tim Grieve
A prospective Libby juror says there's no way she could "think anything positive" about the Bush administration. (01/17/2007)

The sense of the Senate Tim Grieve
At least one Republican seems set to join Democrats in a resolution condemning Bush's Iraq plan. (01/17/2007)

Sacrifice, Bush style: Watch TV Tim Grieve
Raise taxes to pay for the war? Nah, we're bummed out already. (01/17/2007)

For Republicans, a "sense of doom" Tim Grieve
Novak: Pollster predicts a GOP catastrophe in 2008 if Americans are still dying in Iraq when 2007 ends. (01/17/2007)

Gonzales: We'll get court orders for spy program now Tim Grieve
The attorney general says new orders from the FISA court give the administration the "speed and agility" it needs. (01/17/2007)

Hagel, Democrats agree on anti-escalation resolution Tim Grieve
Hillary Clinton says she's on board. Olympia Snowe is thinking about it. (01/17/2007)

A jury of his peers? Tim Grieve
How hard is it to find neutral jurors for Scooter Libby's trial? This hard. (01/17/2007)

King Kaufman's Sports Daily
Playoff tickets for locals only. Is this the NFL or the bush leagues? Plus: Beckham, Eagles punt, Oklahoma State-Texas thriller. (01/17/2007)

Coconut conundrum Andrew Leonard
Can coco-diesel stop the super-typhoons? (01/17/2007)

Fun with synthetic biology Andrew Leonard
An enyzme here, an enzyme there, pretty soon you're talking serious ecological mayhem. (01/17/2007)

Daily Download: "Handle It," MC Serch
Old-school rap from the host of "The White Rapper Show." (01/16/2007)

Stay golden, Golden Globes By Heather Havrilesky
The more casual, spontaneous precursor to the Academy Awards honors some unexpected newcomers -- and plenty of unexpected remarks. (01/16/2007)

New music
Releases from Diana Ross, the Holmes Brothers, America and the Autumn Defense. (01/16/2007)

The Fix By Scott Lamb
Zellweger's "90210" date? The Golden Globe winners. Plus: Newsweek has "If I Did It" chapter. (01/16/2007)

Bush: "We're going forward" By David Puner
And other highlights/lowlights from the president's interview with "60 MInutes." (01/16/2007)

The following parody takes place between ... By David Puner
Conan's twist on "24" (01/16/2007)

"Laser Cats" By David Puner
"SNL" takes it outside (again) (01/16/2007)

"A Message from Barack" By David Puner
He's considering a run. (01/16/2007)

Rabbit Bites: "American Idol" By Kerry Lauerman
Kelly, Ruben, Fantasia. . . and Chou Chou? (01/16/2007)

Destination: Colombia By Matthew Fishbane
There's more than magical realism in the literature of this beautiful and still very dangerous country. (01/16/2007)

WayLay By Carol Lay
The blasphemy challenge: Put your money where your mouth is. (01/16/2007)

Should I stick with a failing business out of loyalty to my boss? By Cary Tennis
I could jump ship, but it doesn't quite feel right. (01/16/2007)

Itsy-bitsy, teeny-weeny, yellow polka-dot "burkini" Catherine Price
Cross a swimsuit with a burqa, and what do you get? (01/16/2007)

Pointed protest Catherine Price
Spain's justice minister cancels a talk at a Saudi university because the school won't let women attend the event. (01/16/2007)

Getting ahead by working from home? Catherine Price
A Simmons School of Management study says women are capitalizing on -- and benefiting from -- flexible work arrangements. (01/16/2007)

Golden girls with game Catherine Price
Calling a basketball player's toss a "granny shot" may no longer be just a courtside dis. (01/16/2007)

Hot-tempered women and heart trouble Catherine Price
A new study draws a line between "outwardly expressed anger" and coronary artery disease in women. (01/16/2007)

What else we're reading Catherine Price
Steinem on female politicians, the Los Angeles Times on birth facilities in Iraq and more. (01/17/2007)

Coal reversal By Amanda Griscom Little
Environmental golden boy Barack Obama is promoting coal, and climate-change skeptic Ted Stevens is pushing for higher fuel-economy standards. Is the Senate having a freaky Friday moment? (01/16/2007)

Where's the outrage? By Gary Kamiya
A real antiwar movement would end our Iraq disaster. But the middle class doesn't care enough to protest, so the kids who go to community college will keep dying. (01/16/2007)

The seven deadly sinners of the Scooter trial By Jonathan Turley
Jury selection begins today in the case of former Cheney chief of staff I. Lewis Libby. But are any of the players in this scandal worth rooting for? (01/16/2007)

Is it Obama's time? Tim Grieve
Tea leaves and a TV schedule suggest that there's news to come this week. (01/16/2007)

Keep talking, Mr. President Tim Grieve
Bush's approval rating, Americans' confidence in war both drop after Iraq speech. (01/16/2007)

They'd surely say "thanks" if they could Tim Grieve
The U.N. says Iraq's sectarian violence killed more than 34,000 civilians in 2006. Bush wonders if the Iraqis are grateful enough. (01/16/2007)

Obama forming exploratory committee today Tim Grieve
"It's not the magnitude of our problems that concerns me the most. It's the smallness of our politics." (01/16/2007)

The escalation debate Tim Grieve
The White House said Bush's speech would be the beginning of a conversation. Now the president says he'll send more troops no matter what. (01/16/2007)

The truthiness must have hurt Tim Grieve
The headliner for this year's White House correspondents dinner? It's not Stephen Colbert. (01/16/2007)

A pardon for Libby? Snow says he knows nothing Tim Grieve
With jury selection under way, Bush will have to act fast to avoid a Cheney spectacle. (01/16/2007)

King Kaufman's Sports Daily
Fire the coach after going 14-2? Management of the bumbling Chargers should do just that. Plus: Divisional round wrap-up. (01/16/2007)

The New York Times pets the furry heads of bloggers everywhere Andrew Leonard
Who knew? Page views count. Doom of journalism: Part 37. (01/16/2007)

How to make a silk purse from pig excrement Andrew Leonard
Do-it-yourself biodigesters, and more, from the Appropriate Infrastructure Development Group. (01/16/2007)

Russia's greatest love machine Andrew Leonard
Boney M: Still thumping the dance floor in the subcontinent. (01/16/2007)

Exclusive Daily Download: "The Perfect Me," Deerhoof
An exclusive download from San Francisco's critical favorites. (01/15/2007)

Hanks. Tom Hanks By Kerry Lauerman
A Bond preview that will leave you hankering for more. (01/15/2007)

The many faces of American Muslims By Laura Miller
Author Paul Barrett deftly upends the stereotypes that Westerners harbor about Muslims -- and shows why militant Islamism is less likely to take root here than in other countries. (01/15/2007)

This Modern World By Tom Tomorrow
The Very Bad Idea, Part 2! (01/15/2007)

Iranian regime change: "Faster, please!" By Alex Koppelman
Neocon Michael Ledeen, long a proponent of "democratic revolution" in Iran, weighs the odds of military action by the U.S. (01/15/2007)

Bush and Cheney's faith-based Iraq plan Mark Follman
As the White House sends more young Americans into harm's way, yet more reason to worry that the mission will not be accomplished. (01/15/2007)

Banking on increased spying at home Mark Follman
New reports of spying on Americans under Bush reveal the Pentagon and CIA encroaching on the FBI's turf. (01/15/2007)

I Like to Watch By Heather Havrilesky
The lusty ladies of "The L Word" take an early lead in our first On-the-Nose Dialogue Contest. Plus: Who's more dangerous, Jack Bauer or Jack Osbourne? (01/14/2007)

Billboard glamour without lifting a finger By David Puner
You should still use mild soap though. (01/13/2007)

"Stay off the juice, kids" By David Puner
An honest Letterman tape mix-up. (01/13/2007)

The week that was By Kerry Lauerman
Our weekly highlight reel. (01/13/2007)

What Oprah can't forget By Rebecca Traister
Critics of her sanctuary for South African girls be damned -- the media mogul's generosity is beyond reproach. But her PR gaffes around the school's opening revealed the scars of her own impoverished past. (01/13/2007)

Daily Download: "Yodelin' Bill," Al Bernard and Frank Kamplain
Some fine yodelin' for a Friday. (01/12/2007)

The Fix By Scott Lamb
Timberlake and Diaz in splitsville. Madonna calls for more adoptions. Plus: The Beckhams are coming! (01/12/2007)

There's no place like Rome By Heather Havrilesky
HBO's "Rome" teeters between barbarity and civility in the wake of Caesar's death, but its focus feels too narrow for such an epic tale. (01/12/2007)

"Alpha Dog" By Stephanie Zacharek
This "based on true events" murder story may bark and bare its teeth a lot, but only Justin Timberlake has any real bite. (01/12/2007)

Hey, Academy voters! Don't forget ... By Salon staff
Salon critics make last-minute ballot suggestions for Oscar -- actors, writers, songs and more (01/12/2007)

"Duendes" By David Puner
A short film about a duel that never ends. (01/12/2007)

"Tears of the Black Tiger" By Stephanie Zacharek
This cult favorite may be an ode to a particular style of Thai filmmaking, but its canvas is universal. (01/12/2007)

TV reaction to Bush's speech By David Puner
"The Daily Show" doubles-down and sums it up. (01/12/2007)

My dad's doing too much creepy hugging By Cary Tennis
I know he's going through a crisis and trying to get closer, but this isn't helping. (01/12/2007)

Do kids make you fat? Carol Lloyd
A new study looks at the nutritional cost of parenting. (01/12/2007)

Millions of lonely would-be grooms in China Katharine Mieszkowski
In just 15 years, the country will have 30 million more men than women of marriageable age. (01/12/2007)

Penalty Boxer Rebecca Traister
California Sen. Barbara Boxer gets ripped for pointing out that Condoleezza Rice does not have military-age family members. (01/12/2007)

What else we're reading Tracy Clark-Flory
Pimping on Craigslist, bungled rape cases and another Duke update. (01/12/2007)

Surge of anger By Michael Scherer
Condoleezza Rice and other top Bush officials met with condemnation from Republicans and Democrats alike over the president's Iraq plan, setting the stage for more turmoil on Capitol Hill. (01/12/2007)

Maria's hope By Joe Conason
My friend, a consultant for progressive causes, may have died at 52 because she lacked health insurance. The Democrats she worked so hard to return to power owe her one. (01/12/2007)

Did the U.S. just provoke Iran? By Juan Cole
Thursday's raid on the Iranian consulate is more evidence that President Bush is ready to escalate the conflict. (01/12/2007)

The president's tears Tim Grieve
Bush cries for a fallen soldier. The people say: Don't send any more. (01/12/2007)

McCain: If we leave now, we'll be back Tim Grieve
The president's emissaries return to the Hill to sell his escalation. (01/12/2007)

More questions for Gates on Iraq Tim Grieve
The answers aren't encouraging. (01/12/2007)

Gates to Kennedy: Bush knows best Tim Grieve
The president has a "longer view" than the public does. (01/12/2007)

"All of the bad guys in the Middle East are in Iraq" By Tim Grieve
The defense secretary's rationale for an escalation in Iraq doesn't acknowledge how the war started. (01/12/2007)

Escalation vs. withdrawal Tim Grieve
Both plans have worst-case scenarios, but only one of them puts 21,000 more U.S. troops at risk. (01/12/2007)

King Kaufman's Sports Daily
Is David Beckham worth $250 million to the MLS? He is if the U.S. soccer league plays it right. Plus: NFL playoff picks. (01/12/2007)

Ask the pilot By Patrick Smith
The pilot weighs in on Knee Defenders, TV-B-Gone, airport security -- anything but theoretical conveyor belts! (01/12/2007)

Biodiesel, algae and the Second Law of Thermodynamics Andrew Leonard
Tad Patzek, scourge of the biofuel universe, takes a poke at algae dreamers. (01/12/2007)

The ruins of Bengaluru Andrew Leonard
Before there were camera-phones, one made do with easels and paint brushes. (01/12/2007)

Daily Download: "Incredibly Drunk on Whiskey," Memphis
A bookish charmer from members of Metric and Stars. (01/11/2007)

The Fix By Scott Lamb
Cruise and Holmes fear Suri kidnapping? Rosie and Barbara unite. Plus: Lohan facing liver failure? (01/11/2007)

Conversations: Nick Cassavetes
"Alpha Dog" director Nick Cassavetes on his newest film. (01/11/2007)

Running with the dogs By Scott Lamb
Nick Cassavetes talks about the controversy surrounding his new film, "Alpha Dog," and weighs in on star Justin Timberlake's future as an actor. (01/11/2007)

Oops By David Puner
Bind or gay? What's the difference? (01/11/2007)

Beyond the Multiplex By Andrew O'Hehir
A moving documentary about Sudan's "lost boys" that everyone should see. Plus: Unraveling the mysterious disappearance of a 13-year-old Japanese girl. (01/11/2007)

Bush on Iran and Syria By Kerry Lauerman
The key section of Bush's speech that has raised the most alarms. (01/11/2007)

Fox & Friend's new crown By David Puner
Olbermann gives morning anchor a brand new distinction. (01/11/2007)

Tom the Dancing Bug By Ruben Bolling
Following the word of God-Man! (01/11/2007)

My friend went to bed and her husband tried to seduce me By Cary Tennis
I made my excuses and left -- but should I warn her what he's up to? (01/11/2007)

Child rape in the movies Carol Lloyd
When it comes to underage kids appearing in sexual or violent scenes, where do we draw the line? (01/11/2007)

This woman's work Carol Lloyd
Nearly 30 years before Nancy Pelosi credited her children for her political acumen, author Tillie Olsen wrote poignantly about balancing work and family. (01/11/2007)

Cash for babies Carol Lloyd
Governments all over the world are developing birth incentives. Do these policies support families, or burden women? (01/11/2007)

Bush's general hypocrisy By Mark Benjamin
The White House fired generals who wanted more troops. Now it's calling for more itself -- too late, say military experts. (01/11/2007)

Who's to blame for James Kim's death? By Sarah Keech
It's not the federal government or law enforcement or the people who tried to rescue him from the Oregon wilderness. (01/11/2007)

On to Iran? By Walter Shapiro
A deflated commander in chief tries to rally the nation behind one last push in Iraq -- and maybe beyond. (01/11/2007)

A long deliberation, an immediate escalation Tim Grieve
After two months of "listening," the president's plan looks a lot like the one with which he started. (01/11/2007)

A rough welcome for Rice Tim Grieve
Members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee lay into the president's new plan for Iraq. (01/11/2007)

Why diplomacy on Iraq isn't possible Tim Grieve
Rice explains that seeking help from Iran and Syria could lead to extortion of the United States. (01/11/2007)

One answer: Send more troops Tim Grieve
Not looking her best, Rice dodges senators' questions about Bush's "way forward." (01/11/2007)

Senators tell Rice: The president has lost us Tim Grieve
"I've bought into his dream. At this stage of the game, I don't think it's going to happen." (01/11/2007)

Will the Iraqis show up? Tim Grieve
Joint Chiefs chairman Peter Pace says that remains to be seen. (01/11/2007)

An act of war? Alex Koppelman
Examining the implications of the U.S. raid on an Iranian consulate in Iraq. (01/11/2007)

A plan with no real consequences Tim Grieve
Robert Gates says if Iraqis don't do as they promised, the U.S. will "go back at them hard." (01/11/2007)

The Bush plan gets some love -- and you can guess from whom Tim Grieve
Joe Lieberman applauds the president, warns that "partisan rancor and division" will weaken America's will. (01/11/2007)

King Kaufman's Sports Daily
Report: Bonds failed amphetamine test, blamed teammate. Now's your chance, Giants: Cut him loose! Plus: BCS ratings. (01/11/2007)

Exxon sees the light? Andrew Leonard
Did scientific evidence finally convince Big Oil that climate change is a problem? Don't be silly (01/11/2007)

Free trade: Keep pedaling, or crash? Andrew Leonard
In need of a tuneup: The bicycle theory of trade liberalization. (01/11/2007)

Daily Download: "Texaco," Blitzen Trapper
Heart-tugging country rock of the kind Wilco used to make. (01/10/2007)

The Fix By Scott Lamb
Rosie to leave "The View"? The marketplace morality behind A&E's profanity-free "Sopranos." Plus: Cowell disses Dylan. (01/10/2007)

"The Hair Petting Game" By David Puner
Reaching out and touching everyone. (01/10/2007)

"The (freaking) Sopranos" By David Puner
Will Tony and gang translate on basic cable? (01/10/2007)

Rosie on Donald: the latest By David Puner
"He's obsessed with me" (01/10/2007)

Destination: Gypsy Europe By Colum McCann
Despite their historical distrust of the written word, Europe's Gypsies have a growing -- and captivating -- literary tradition. (01/10/2007)

The K Chronicles By Keith Knight
What if you found a ten-dollar bill? (01/10/2007)

Just rewards By Chris Colin
Last week Wesley Autrey threw himself in front of a subway to save a man. Does tossing a $10,000 reward and a trip to Disney World at a hero diminish his otherworldly deeds? (01/10/2007)

I did good work for a nonprofit -- but it trashed me in its minutes! By Cary Tennis
As a consultant, I brought unwelcome news. (01/10/2007)

The name game Tracy Clark-Flory
The ACLU has championed a fight to make it easier for a husband to take his wife's last name. (01/10/2007)

A brave new womb Katharine Mieszkowski
Uterus transplants on the horizon? (01/10/2007)

Regulating skinny chic Tracy Clark-Flory
Should the fashion industry require that models meet a minimum body mass index? (01/10/2007)

Seven rules for reading the paper By Garrison Keillor
Newspapers are portable, disposable and convey a certain savoir faire. Follow these easy steps, and you'll be leaving your laptop behind. (01/10/2007)

Guantánamo: Five years and counting By Michael Ratner, with Sara Miles
I wish this dark period of detention and torture were over. But rolling back the Military Commissions Act and restablishing the rule of law are monumental tasks. (01/10/2007)

Shuttle without diplomacy By Sidney Blumenthal
After signaling support for James Baker's Iraq proposals, Condi caved and stood faithfully by the president's failing policies -- assuring her irrelevance, and that of the State Department. (01/10/2007)

Unhappy campers Tim Grieve
The White House says the president is with the people on Iraq. The truth: He's alone. (01/10/2007)

Republican senator: The "surge" won't work Tim Grieve
Gordon Smith says the United States probably needs 200,000 more troops to make a real difference in Iraq. (01/10/2007)

A surge for diplomacy Tim Grieve
Senators, experts see more talk, not more troops, as the last best hope for Iraq. (01/10/2007)

Democrats: Anti-surge resolution is only the beginning Tim Grieve
Chuck Schumer predicts "overwhelming" Senate opposition to Bush's new plan. (01/10/2007)

When a benchmark isn't a benchmark Tim Grieve
Administration official says troop escalation isn't conditioned on Iraqi actions. (01/10/2007)

A question of timing Tim Grieve
The White House says things changed in Iraq with the bombing of the Golden Mosque. That was almost a year ago. (01/10/2007)

The emperor's new way forward Tim Grieve
If the president's speech sounds familiar, that's because it is. (01/10/2007)

The president's speech, and the questions he didn't answer Tim Grieve
Which Iraqis will fight? How long will Americans stay? Who will pay for it all? (01/11/2007)

Like freedom on the march, only backward Tim Grieve
What a difference two years can make. (01/11/2007)

For Bush's plan, opposition from both sides of the aisle Tim Grieve
A "dangerously wrongheaded" approach that will "create more targets" for terrorists -- and that's what the Republicans are saying. (01/11/2007)

Like diplomacy, only different Tim Grieve
Ignoring calls for talks with Iran and Syria, Bush threatens military action instead. (01/11/2007)

King Kaufman's Sports Daily
Hall of Fame voters snub Mark McGwire, meaning we'll be arguing about him again next year. Here's a vote for just moving on. (01/10/2007)

Going mobile By Farhad Manjoo
With his usual rock 'n' roll swagger, Steve Jobs introduced Apple's new iPhone. But is the $500 phone more than another cell job? (01/10/2007)

I want my algae-mobile Andrew Leonard
The spirit of the Homebrew Computer Club lives on, transmuted into do-it-yourself biofuel enthusiasm. (01/10/2007)

Daily download: "Anorak Christmas," Sally Shapiro
Adorable dance-pop from the shy Swede hipsters are raving about. (01/09/2007)

The Fix By Scott Lamb
Rosie turns on Walters? Jolie retracts comments about Madonna. Plus: Marilyn Manson/Dita von Teese custody battle ... over cats? (01/09/2007)

Recently dropped
New music from Ron Sexsmith, Sloan and Erin McKeown. (01/09/2007)

Eight in motion By David Puner
One dance film collective. (01/09/2007)

Rabbit Bites on "The Girls Next Door" By Kerry Lauerman
Buns and Chou Chou conisder Hef and the girls. (01/09/2007)

More Saddam footage By David Puner
Another cell phone camera? (01/09/2007)

Daddy's little pumpkin By David Puner
Red doesn't cut it. (01/09/2007)

Saddam: mourning and burial By David Puner
The executed leader comes home. (01/09/2007)

Venus abused By Marisa Meltzer
In the early 1800s, Westerners leered at Saartjie Bartmaan's curvy body and exotic skin. But do we gawk any less today? (01/09/2007)

WayLay By Carol Lay
World's Best Person: What was not to like? (01/09/2007)

The unkindest cut By Neal Pollack
When our son was born, my wife decided circumcision was barbaric, but my parents insisted it was an essential Jewish tradition. Behold the sad tale of how one foreskin tore a family apart. (01/09/2007)

Women's issues Catherine Price
An online community sponsored by Procter & Gamble lets women share inspirational stories about weight loss and romance. (01/09/2007)

A turning point for girls Catherine Price
Girls ages 9 to 12 are especially susceptible to weight gain. How can parents and schools encourage healthy habits without going too far? (01/09/2007)

What else we're reading Catherine Price
The good, the bad and the unbelievable. (01/09/2007)

Breaking down women's opportunities by location Catherine Price
As far as economic prospects for women go, Washington, D.C., is in the lead. (01/09/2007)

Chipping away at reproductive rights in Ohio Catherine Price
A new law prohibits the use of state funds -- including Medicaid -- for abortions or abortion-related services. (01/09/2007)

I wrote a good book but see nothing but the flaws in it By Cary Tennis
Why am I such a perfectionist? It's driving me crazy. (01/09/2007)

Before the surge By Michael Scherer
In the hours before Bush announces his new war plan, members of the Armed Services Committee -- and the press -- play a waiting game. (01/09/2007)

Theater of blood By Gary Kamiya
Bush wanted his Iraq war to be a lofty Shakespearean history. He got a vicious, corpse-strewn revenge tragedy. (01/09/2007)

Greed on aisle 6 By Gary Weiss
By sending its CEO packing, Home Depot revealed once again why huge executive salaries are a scam. (01/09/2007)

Oppose the "surge"? Remember 9/11 Tim Grieve
A majority of Americans oppose the president's new plan for Iraq. (01/09/2007)

A convenient firefight Tim Grieve
A day before Bush's Iraq speech, U.S. troops are on the move against insurgents. (01/09/2007)

From the Democrats, a surge against the "surge" Tim Grieve
Kennedy bill would require congressional approval before Bush sends more troops to Iraq. (01/09/2007)

Reid seeks bipartisan opposition to "surge" Tim Grieve
The Senate majority leader says it's the best way to force a change in direction in Iraq. (01/09/2007)

Oppose the "surge"? Act fast Tim Grieve
Defense official says first additional troops will begin moving into Iraq by the end of the month. (01/09/2007)

Facing reality, Bush gives up on some judges Tim Grieve
The end of the road for William Haynes, William Myers and Terrence Boyle. (01/09/2007)

King Kaufman's Sports Daily
In yet another BCS Championship Game rout, Florida grinds Ohio State into dust. (01/09/2007)

How to lose jobs in Detroit Andrew Leonard
A General Motors exec worries that Democrats might tighten fuel-economy standards. But the scarier prospect is if they don't. (01/09/2007)

Exclusive daily download: "Hide Your Heart Away," Lewis Taylor
Psychedelic soul from a one-man band. (01/08/2007)

Aw By Kerry Lauerman
Kitty hits workout room. (01/08/2007)

The Fix By Scott Lamb
Jolie scolds Madonna. Oprah blackmailed? Plus: Online porn king questions the Screech sex tape. (01/08/2007)

"The YouTube Get Out of Iraq Campaign" By David Puner
From a soapbox in cyberspace. (01/08/2007)

Matt celebrates a decade on "Today" By David Puner
Makes out with a pig. (01/08/2007)

"The Simpsons'" inconvenient truths By Kerry Lauerman
Marge Simpson's banality of evil. (01/08/2007)

Armed & Famous (& tasered) By David Puner
Celebrities get zapped for you. (01/08/2007)

Aw By Kerry Lauerman
A cat that springs into action. (01/08/2007)

The holy blitz rolls on By Michelle Goldberg
The Christian right is a "deeply anti-democratic movement" that gains force by exploiting Americans' fears, argues Chris Hedges. Salon talks with the former New York Times reporter about his fearless new book, "American Fascists." (01/08/2007)

This Modern World By Tom Tomorrow
A handy guide to the eminently sensible American healthcare system! (01/08/2007)

I could have had celebrity sex -- but I stuck to my principles By Cary Tennis
I fell hard for a high-level business leader -- until she abruptly turned off the charm. (01/08/2007)

The great stem-cell search Page Rockwell
The latest hot spot for stem cells is ... amniotic fluid. (01/08/2007)

The Democrats get macho Tracy Clark-Flory
The New York Times argues that the true "milestone in gender politics" is the rise of alpha-male Dems. (01/08/2007)

Behind bars, two lesbian prisoners tie the knot Katharine Mieszkowski
The convicts in Canada marry, but spend their wedding night in separate cells. (01/08/2007)

Edwards for president? Page Rockwell
Venerable abortion-rights activist Kate Michelman has announced her pick for 2008 ... and it's not Hillary Rodham Clinton. (01/08/2007)

What else we're reading Tracy Clark-Flory
Oprah takes an HIV test. Plus, fashion insiders to propose guidelines to combat unhealthy industry practices. (01/08/2007)

The spy who came in from the boardroom By Tim Shorrock
Why John Michael McConnell, a top executive at a private defense contractor, should not be allowed to run our nation's intelligence agencies. (01/08/2007)

Auditioning for history By Walter Shapiro
After 50 years in Congress, John Dingell's passion for oversight is undiminished. The Bush record, including the botched Drug Plan, offers him no shortage of investigative opportunities. (01/08/2007)

To grandmother Pelosi's house we go By Debra J. Dickerson
More power to the first female speaker for using her grandkids as props. But what's Jim Clyburn's problem? (01/08/2007)

The "best Biden" for president? Tim Grieve
Wouldn't it be better if he just kept his day job? (01/08/2007)

How not to sell a "surge" Tim Grieve
A general concedes that the new "way forward" isn't a way out soon. (01/08/2007)

How not to sell a "surge," Part II Tim Grieve
What the president used to say about sending more troops to Iraq. (01/08/2007)

The secret that wasn't that was Tim Grieve
A CIA panel blocks the core of Valerie Plame's book. (01/08/2007)

First 100 hours: Are you ready for some football? Tim Grieve
Congress gets to work -- slowly. (01/08/2007)

Urgency, Washington style Tim Grieve
The Democrats try to implement more recommendations from the 9/11 Commission. (01/08/2007)

King Kaufman's Sports Daily
NFL playoffs: Home teams all win. No surprises. We all foresaw the Romo muff, Colts defense and just-good-enough Eagles. Right? (01/08/2007)

I Like to Watch By Heather Havrilesky
Too marvelous for words! FX's "Dirt," MTV's "I'm From Rolling Stone" and ABC's "Ugly Betty" explore the ultra-glamorous world of magazines. (01/07/2007)

The real Iraq Study Group By Mark Benjamin
Forget Jim Baker's crew. The neocon hawks who sold the war, joined by John McCain and Joe Lieberman, unveiled their new plan for "victory": At least 25,000 new troops in combat roles well into 2008. (01/06/2007)

Daily download: "I Wish I Was a Single Girl Again," Kelly Harrell
Gender politics from 1925 -- with a twist. (01/05/2007)

The Fix By Scott Lamb
Britney's career about to crumble? Paul McCartney, a drug timeline. Plus: SAG nominees announced, and more penis talk from Ewan. (01/05/2007)

The dog is napping Eds.
Service update. (01/05/2007)

My niece leased a Hummer! By Cary Tennis
Should I try to talk to her or just channel my energy into drafting Al Gore? (01/05/2007)

It's a trans world By Nona Willis-Aronowitz
The author of a new book about transgender teenagers in Los Angeles talks straight about hormone smuggling, life on the street, and the rise of America's first trans-rapper. (01/05/2007)

Piling on Oprah Carol Lloyd
Critics slam the media titan for building a $40 million school for girls in South Africa. (01/05/2007)

Banned performers turn to politics Tracy Clark-Flory
An Indian restriction on bar dancing has former dancers clamoring for local office. (01/05/2007)

Skinny girls to blame for train delays Tracy Clark-Flory
Are you buying this? We aren't, either. (01/05/2007)

What else we've been reading Tracy Clark-Flory and Page Rockwell
Health news, abortion-access updates and much, much more as we catch up from our holiday break. (01/05/2007)

Dems to GOP: "I feel your pain" By Michael Scherer
After 12 years of Republican control, Nancy Pelosi assumed her historic role as the first ever Madam Speaker. She promised the GOP "partnership" -- but not quite yet. (01/05/2007)

The government is reading your mail By Mark Benjamin
But that's nothing new -- a Bush signing statement reminds us how little we know about hush-hush postal-monitoring programs, and how vulnerable they are to abuse. (01/05/2007)

No reason to make nice By Joe Conason
Nancy Pelosi must be tough in pressing the Democrats' agenda -- and she needn't heed hypocritical Republicans who won't cooperate. (01/05/2007)

The party's over By Joan Walsh
It's time for Democrats to step up and do what they were elected to do: Oppose this president's disastrous war with a smart and courageous strategy. (01/05/2007)

Heck of a job, everyone Tim Grieve
Bush reportedly plans to dump his top generals in Iraq. (01/05/2007)

The small surge Tim Grieve
Does Bush have a plan for victory -- or just for avoiding a final defeat on his watch? (01/05/2007)

If senators could rewrite history, the war wouldn't have happened Tim Grieve
John McCain tries anyway. (01/05/2007)

Democrats to Bush: Don't surge Tim Grieve
Reid and Pelosi say it's time to "bring the war to a close." (01/05/2007)

A Washington post for Bush's top Iraq commander Tim Grieve
Casey to leave Iraq to become the Army's chief of staff. (01/05/2007)

Lieberman vs. compromise; McCain vs. everyone Tim Grieve
Americans may not support "immediate" withdrawal from Iraq, but they don't support sending more troops, either. (01/05/2007)

White House response to Democrats' plan: Where is it? Tim Grieve
Reid and Pelosi offer a way forward in Iraq. Snow says the president looks forward to hearing their way forward in Iraq. (01/05/2007)

King Kaufman's Sports Daily
NFL playoffs: Wild-card predictions after yet another predictable, unpredictable year. Did we mention unpredictable? (01/05/2007)

Role models
How do you lead by example? And who should the religious really be trying to convert? Members of Table Talk, Salon's reader community, share their thoughts this week. (01/05/2007)

Ask the pilot By Patrick Smith
What does it take to make a plane fly? Can it take off from a conveyor belt? The pilot weighs in on an old brainteaser. (01/05/2007)

Shining the light on CFLs Andrew Leonard
Everything you always wanted to know about compact fluorescent light bulbs, but were afraid to Google for. (01/05/2007)

The Tang, the Maya and the concubine Andrew Leonard
Paleoclimatologists come to the rescue of China's most beautiful, and most unfairly maligned, woman. (01/05/2007)

Daily Download: "Dead Moon Night," Dead Moon
A shot of pure rock 'n' roll from a legendary band. (01/04/2007)

Beyond the Multiplex By Andrew O'Hehir
Ten (OK, 11) films to get seriously excited about in the new year -- a clip-and-save guide! (01/04/2007)

The Fix By Scott Lamb
"The OC" goes bye-bye. Barbara Walters wades into Trump/Rosie scuffle. Plus: Courtney Love's New Year's resolutions. (01/04/2007)

Her life as a spy By Laura Miller
Vera Atkins was a sphinx to those who knew her, but as a superb new biography reveals, the gallant spymistress of World War II was driven by personal secrets and loyalties. (01/04/2007)

Tom the Dancing Bug By Ruben Bolling
Super-Fun-Pak Comix: Marital Mirth, G-Rated Pornographic Comics, Robot and more! (01/04/2007)

I went to Nicaragua to help humanity -- now get me out of here, please! By Cary Tennis
I want to serve others, but I don't want to be bored or uncomfortable doing it. (01/04/2007)

When are girls too young to go wild? Carol Lloyd
A look at that infamous New York Times editorial on gyrating middle schoolers. (01/04/2007)

"Pharma babes" Carol Lloyd
Time columnist Scott Haig praises -- but still manages to insult -- the corporate hotties who hawk meds. (01/04/2007)

Welcome, Madame Carol Lloyd
After much anticipation, Rep. Nancy Pelosi is officially speaker of the House. (01/04/2007)

Stopping the surge By Salon staff
Can Democrats keep Bush from sending more U.S. soldiers to Iraq? Salon explores the options, from immediate withdrawal to taking sides in the civil war. (01/04/2007)

The Dems come marching in By Walter Shapiro
Checks and balances return to Washington, but will the new Democratic majority be able to do anything to end the war in Iraq? (01/04/2007)

A brushback for Bush: Americans support Democrats' agenda Tim Grieve
Wide support for Pelosi's 100-hour plans; almost none for sending more troops to Iraq. (01/04/2007)

White House won't condemn Saddam spectacle Tim Grieve
Tony Snow says the thing that matters is that the condemned man was a killer. (01/04/2007)

Cheney gets the boot Tim Grieve
As the Democrats take over Congress, the vice president loses choice real estate on Capitol Hill. (01/04/2007)

A Democratic majority, but Bush still has his say Tim Grieve
Will the president continue to use signing statements to thwart the will of Congress? (01/04/2007)

A change of power in Congress? Doesn't bleed, doesn't lead Tim Grieve
As Democrats take control, Fox covers crime stories in Pennsylvania and Colorado. (01/04/2007)

Democrats are in; Harriet Miers is out Tim Grieve
The former Supreme Court nominee resigns as White House counsel. (01/04/2007)

A day for celebration, but the war awaits Tim Grieve
Can Democrats force Bush to change course on Iraq? (01/04/2007)

Pelosi: Iraq is the president's responsibility Tim Grieve
The new House speaker calls on Bush to put forward a plan that "allows us to responsibly redeploy our troops." (01/04/2007)

Scenes from the new beginning Tim Grieve
Clinton has an earful for Cheney; Pelosi proves her motherly cred. (01/04/2007)

King Kaufman's Sports Daily
A badge of honor for the media: Being called a liar by a hypocrite like Nick Saban. Plus: What was that about no money for college players? (01/04/2007)

New Year's resolution: Be more like Wal-Mart Andrew Leonard
The pros and cons of labor optimization; a 21st century zeitgeist of "flexibility." (01/04/2007)

Too much globalization, or not enough? Andrew Leonard
Skilled immigrants start scads of new companies that hire lots of workers, says a new report. (01/04/2007)

The Wal-Mart effect on workers Andrew Leonard
A dissenting view on the retail giant's new plan to maximize efficiency. (01/04/2007)

Daily Download: "My Sword Hand's Anger," Apostle of Hustle
Latin-influenced indie rock from Broken Social Scene's lead guitarist. (01/03/2007)

Audiofile's new tune
Changes at the Audiofile helm. (01/03/2007)

The Fix By Scott Lamb
Whitney to auction off bras. Moss denies marriage. Plus: Ewan McGregor contends "American people don't have penises." (01/03/2007)

Aw By Kerry Lauerman
Charlie flips over Sissy. (01/03/2007)

Olbermann on "sacrifice" By David Puner
"First we sent Amercians to their deaths for your lie Mr. Bush -- now we are sending them to their deaths for your ego." (01/03/2007)

Kevin: no longer thinks joke at his expense By David Puner
Bacon seems a bit overcooked. (01/03/2007)

Spaniel as metaphor By David Puner
Mooving campaign? (01/03/2007)

Too much Gore By Allen Barra
Vidal's second memoir merely retells the stories we already know from his enormous -- and potentially irrelevant -- body of work. (01/03/2007)

The K Chronicles By Keith Knight
Trading the fog for the smog. (01/03/2007)

Should we two mommies tell our child who the sperm donor was? By Cary Tennis
I think the child will want to know who the father was, but my partner is concerned about interference and complications. (01/03/2007)

Big breasts for dummies By Wendy Paris
Mannequins with giant bazooms are busting out in shop windows from coast to coast. More than just garment racks, they are a mirror of current beauty and fashion. (01/03/2007)

Women on the verge Page Rockwell
Say goodbye to the dumb blonde -- the New York Times reports that today's TV women have bigger obstacles to conquer. (01/03/2007)

A women's tea for Nancy and Ann Katharine Mieszkowski
The first woman speaker of the House remembers one great Texan who paved her way ... and we don't mean George W. Bush! (01/03/2007)

Same-sex marriage threatened in Massachusetts Tracy Clark-Flory
Voters may eventually decide whether to overturn the state's legalization of same-sex marriage. (01/03/2007)

The citizenship test: New, improved and wrong By Steven Lubet
Only some of the answers on the government's new test are flat-out incorrect, but many are misleading to would-be students of the Constitution. (01/03/2007)

No time to heal By Sidney Blumenthal
Ford's posthumous condemnation of the Iraq war shows that the struggle for the soul of the GOP begun in the Nixon years is as relevant now as ever. (01/03/2007)

Daddy issues By Garrison Keillor
Our president is resolving unconscious Oedipal obsessions by lashing out at foreign countries -- and it's time his father stepped in. (01/03/2007)

Zombie nation wakes up By Walter Shapiro
Bush has stifled the political debate about important issues. In 2007, it's up to Democrats to stir the nation back to life. (01/03/2007)

More popular than Jesus, more hated than Satan Tim Grieve
Good morning, Mr. President. (01/03/2007)

The president's preemptive strike Tim Grieve
If America's ills aren't cured by 2008, it will have been the Democrats' fault. (01/03/2007)

Blaming the messenger Tim Grieve
We know who was responsible for Saddam Hussein's execution. Who cares who photographed it? (01/03/2007)

You only hurt the ones you love Tim Grieve
A Fox News anchor gives props to the president for admitting cocaine use. (01/03/2007)

McCain: Contender or pretender? Tim Grieve
Will a front-runner for 2008 survive the race to get there? (01/03/2007)

King Kaufman's Sports Daily
Boise State as national champ? Get a grip, fellow Broncomaniacs. It's Central Washington. (01/03/2007)

Exclusive Daily Download: "Summer Song," James Yorkston
A perfect antidote to the post-holiday blues. (01/02/2007)

The Fix By Scott Lamb
CNN's Obama/Osama gaffe. Spears falls while partying? Plus: Kate Moss gets married, sorta. (01/02/2007)

Daily Download: "Zack in the Box," Geoff Lapp
Melodic and swinging jazz piano from an underappreciated talent. (01/02/2007)

President Bush's best of 2006 By David Puner
Shakespeare! (01/02/2007)

New albums from Carly Simon, Mos Def, Sonic Youth and Switchfoot.
New albums from Carly Simon, Mos Def, Sonic Youth and Switchfoot. (01/02/2007)

Remembering viral James Brown: TV classic hit By David Puner
He felt good. (01/02/2007)

Saddam gallows video By David Puner
A dictator's final moments. (01/02/2007)

Bad dog By Kerry Lauerman
A doggy-cam catches Finnegan in the act. (01/02/2007)

NBA sheds a sweet light By David Puner
The Hanukkah gift that keeps giving. (01/02/2007)

Mike Tyson's latest court appearance By David Puner
Released without bail. (01/02/2007)

Gerald Ford didn't die in 1996 By David Puner
Nor from an overdose of crack cocaine. (01/02/2007)

As You Wish By Kerry Lauerman
Boy and Girl meet cute. Or do they? (01/02/2007)

"Impossible is the Opposite of Possible" By David Puner
And we thought it was impossible to eclipse the original. (01/02/2007)

Seeing the light -- of science By Steve Paulson
Ronald Numbers -- a former Seventh-day Adventist and author of the definitive history of creationism -- discusses his break with the church, whether creationists are less intelligent and why Galileo wasn't really a martyr. (01/02/2007)

WayLay By Carol Lay
Portrait of the artist as a young feminist. (01/02/2007)

Why does misery love company? By Cary Tennis
I feel better when I read about other people's problems. Why is that? (01/02/2007)

My father's hunger By Linda Furiya
At my childhood kitchen table, in broken English and Japanese, my father taught me about family, the past and the poignant pleasures of food. (01/02/2007)

One reason it's a happy new year Katharine Mieszkowski
A Jan. 1 victory for lesbian and gay employees of Alaska. (01/02/2007)

Monica Lewinsky is "dumb-but-smart" Tracy Clark-Flory
Or so argues a Washington Post writer. (01/02/2007)

Same as it ever was Tim Grieve
How many more U.S. soldiers will die to protect what's left of the president's legacy? (01/02/2007)

What goes around comes around Tim Grieve
Will House Democrats sideline the GOP? (01/02/2007)

Unfriendly fire Tim Grieve
An American Marine kills an Iraqi soldier. (01/02/2007)

A bill of rights for the beleaguered GOP? Tim Grieve
Republicans in Congress suddenly find an interest in preserving minority rights. (01/02/2007)

Has Bush lost the military on Iraq? Tim Grieve
A poll shows service members turning hard against the war. (01/02/2007)

King Kaufman's Sports Daily
Boise State's amazing Fiesta Bowl win: Exhibition game of the century! (01/02/2007)

This Modern World By Tom Tomorrow
Young supporters of the Iraq war take action. (01/01/2007)

World-class athletes and the usual misdemeanors By King Kaufman
As Americans focused more than ever before on international contests, the biggest story was Italy winning soccer. But there were other unexpected champions too. (01/01/2007)