Are nerds born or are they made? The author of "American Nerd" discusses the history of the geek, from greasy-haired overachiever to Dungeons & Dragons lover to blogging hipster.
Susan Wicklund has received death threats and worn a bulletproof vest to work. But what really scares her, she writes in "This Common Secret," is the war on reproductive rights.
Can't tell your "Rendition" from your "Redacted"? Salon offers a guide to the onslaught of Iraq war-related movies in theaters now and headed your way.
