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Posts in April 2008

April 1
Red State Update: Should Hillary Clinton quit?
Jackie and Dunlap consider the candidate's continued fight.
Scott Bateman: Sketchbook of secrets and shame
A collection of drawings and thoughts from the artist.
Erica Jong and the feminist classic
Back from a conference on Jong's "Fear of Flying," Rebecca Traister considers her own feminist readings.
April 2
Scott Bateman: Voodoo Death Monkey's Movie Minute
Cultural commentary from a scary creature.
A Murdoch daughter supports Obama
Alex Koppelman on Elisabeth Murdoch's plans to fundraise for Obama.
April 3
Scott Bateman: John McCain talks about the surge
The GOP candidate on success in Iraq.
Wong Kar-wai on "My Blueberry Nights"
Andrew O'Hehir interviews the director about his first English-language film.
What I found when I Googled for you
Farhad Manjoo with an update on his innovative Web 2.0 start-up.
April 4
Scott Bateman: Hillary Clinton is Rocky Balboa
Never-before-seen footage of the candidate turned boxing legend.
Less sex, more intellectual intimacy?
Tracy Clark-Flory on whether waiting till marriage leads to better conversations with your spouse.
April 5
New polls on race and gender
Joan Walsh on new polls that say Americans are more ready for a black president than a woman president
April 7
Big Think: Richard Meier on freedom of movement
The architect discusses his work, the color white and the difference between buildings and art.
Scott Bateman: "Atom Age Vampire," Part 10
Exotic dancer Jeanette is cured! But will she even notice?
April 8
Red State Update: Casting Oliver Stone's "W"
Jackie and Dunlap reflect on the director's new movie about Bush, and Dunlap auditions for the role of Rove.
Scott Bateman: On board the Straight Talk Express
News from a sweet ride on John McCain's bus.
Did MySpace make this happen?
A teenage girl's bullying over online messaging
April 9
Rabbit Bites: Rock 'n' roll with Carbon/Silicon
The bunnies interview the band, and Chou Chou introduces her own musical group.
Scott Bateman: Hillary's not-so-funny joke
Real audio from the candidate's appearance on "The Tonight Show."
Clinton tells the truth
Alex Koppelman on trusting Hillary Clinton's word.
More on the mommy wars
Rebecca Traister responds to readers of her recent Q&A with novelist Meg Wolitzer.
April 10
Scott Bateman: Gen. Petraeus goes to Washington
Sen. Joe Biden takes on the U.S. commander in Iraq.
On blaming MySpace
Farhad Manjoo on whether sites like MySpace and YouTube help cops or incite violence.
April 11
The Bateman Interviews: Can I live with you, Alan Greenspan?
Our host loses his home to the subprime mortgage crisis and tries to move in with the former Fed chairman.
Can you hide slutty eyes?
Tracy Clark-Flory on a new study that says eyes project women's sexual promiscuity.
April 14
King Kaufman: Pro baseball's bottom rung
A visit to an open tryout for an independent minor league, a last chance at a job for some players.
Scott Bateman: "Atom Age Vampire," Part 11
Erstwhile stripper Jeanette and Dr. Levin celebrate with drinks. But what about Monique?
Big Think: Steven Pinker on hypocrisy, veiled threats and taboos
The linguist studies language in order to help us understand human nature.
Bush gives McCain the war
Joan Walsh on whether Bush's recommitment to Iraq will hurt John McCain.
April 15
Bateman: We don't torture people. Honest!
George W. Bush explains our policy.
April 16
Red State Update: A president who doesn't lie?
Quit sniping at Hillary for her Bosnia fib.
The old communist smear
Alex Koppelman on recent attacks on Obama for his allegedly Marx-like statements.
April 17
Bateman: What will Rummy's book title be?
When "No Really, I Thought It Would Work" just doesn't cut it
Remember everything, forever
Farhad Manjoo discusses Evernote, the software that's a "backup for your brain."
April 18
Bateman: McCain, euros and giant black holes
Notes from the sketchbook.
Are webmasters to blame?
Tracy Clark-Flory discusses France's decision to punish pro-anorexia Web sites.
April 19
Will Obama's debate stumble hurt him?
Joan Walsh on the last Democratic primary debate and the candidates' missed opportunities.
April 21
Scott Bateman: "Atom Age Vampire," Part 12
Jeanette and Dr. Levin will leave you unscrambled.
Big Think: Conversation with Naomi Klein
The author and activist talks about her political awakening.
April 22
Scott Bateman: John McCain's healthcare fix
Americans are hurting. McCain will make you feel better with a tax credit.
Red State Update: Older and madder than John McCain
Jackie Browles has John McCain beat when it comes to bad temper. Just watch his ad!
It's hard to spend $3 trillion!
Farhad Manjoo ends third-world debt and buys the Beatles' back catalog for a fraction of the cost of the war in Iraq
Happy voting in Pennsylvania
Voters stand by their candidates during the Pa. primaries.
April 23
Bateman: Under Hillary's nuclear umbrella (ella ella)
Clinton explains her nuclear policy when it comes to Iran.
The president's (dis)approval rating
Alex Koppelman on how low ratings for Bush may affect McCain in the election.
April 24
The "I love Rabbit Bites" singalong
Watch out! This catchy tune will keep the bunnies on your mind for a long, long time.
Scott Bateman: As the sparks fly, a love story
Overreacting, apologizing, flowers and forgotten eggs.
A rough return from space
Tracy Clark-Flory on blaming the ladies when things go wrong on the ship.
April 25
Scott Bateman: "I was a communist for the FBI"
And I walk alone...
Errol Morris doesn't want you to apologize
The filmmaker discusses "Standard Operating Procedure" and going beyond the Abu Ghraib photographs.
April 26
Tribeca celebrates Michael Jackson's "Thriller"
Zombies take over the Tribeca Film Festival for the 25th anniversary of the groundbreaking music video.
April 27
John McCain's minister problem
Joan Walsh on the need to question McCain's relationship with John Hagee.
April 28
Scott Bateman: "Atom Age Vampire," Part 13
The Derma 28 wears off and Jeanette's face is burning! Can the doctor save her? Will Monique help?
Big Think: Beyond a "protectionist-only" environmentalism
Surfrider Foundation's Jim Moriarty on the role of the government, the individual and business in protecting our oceans.
April 29
Bateman: Can Obama and Hillary share the tricycle?
Actual audio from the 1950 film "Ways to Settle Disputes."
An un-elitist Democratic debate moderated by Red State Update
Jackie and Dunlap invite the candidates to Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s new club, Whiskey River, for a presidential debate.
April 30
Scott Bateman's sketchbook of secrets and shame
Rice-A-Roni, thongs, Coors Light and more from the twisted mind of an animator.
Should Clinton enter the race debate?
Alex Koppelman on the WSJ's recent comments that Clinton should join Obama in talking about race.