Currently in Salon

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  Palin: Birthers have "fair question" about Obama
  Of the president's birth, the former governor says, "the public is still, rightfully, making it an issue"
  Alex Koppelman
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  "Up in the Air": Take the next flight
  George Clooney sells a slick line of goods in this sort-of comedy about disconnection and economic instability
  By Stephanie Zacharek
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  "Tea Party: The Documentary Film"
  Conservatives turn out in Washington to celebrate a new movie about their rowdy anti-government rallies
  By Mike Madden
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  Without smart investments, high unemployment will be permanent
  It's going to take more than a White House jobs summit to revive the labor market
  By Robert Reich
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  Will the CT scan find my lost wallet?
  What are those radiology technicians staring at so intently? It makes one nervous
  By Cary Tennis
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  "Everybody's Fine": Dysfunctional for the holidays
  Robert De Niro, Drew Barrymore, Kate Beckinsale and Sam Rockwell hash it out in this modestly pleasing drama
  By Stephanie Zacharek
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  Whatever you do, don't dis Brazil
  A columnist who criticized the handling of a crash inquiry is being sued for defaming the country's honor. Huh?
  By Patrick Smith
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  Taylor Swift: Pop princess, feminist villain?
  She's her own boss at 19 and a wildly successful artist, but her songs keep her waiting around for Prince Charming
  Kate Harding
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  White House talking "surge" in Afghanistan
  The administration adopts its predecessor's favorite term, and says the president won't set a firm withdrawal date
  Alex Koppelman
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  New York Senate defeats same-sex marriage bill
  Supporters of marriage rights for gays suffered a major defeat Wednesday afternoon
  Alex Koppelman