Editor's Picks

Here come the Edward Snowden truthers

Some think he's a CIA plant, others say he's a useful idiot. But they all agree: Something stinks to high heaven!

Alex Seitz-Wald Wednesday, Jun 19, 2013 11:24 AM UTC 105
Politics Edward Snowden, NSA, CIA

Country music has always been feminist, even if Taylor Swift isn’t

The Feminist Taylor Swift account may be a joke, but country music's long history of strong women isn't

Deena Shanker Wednesday, Jun 19, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 30
Entertainment Taylor Swift, Country Music

John Horne Burns: The writer Hemingway and Vidal envied

"The Gallery" was among the first (and best) novels about gay life in the military. Its author has an amazing story

David Margolick Wednesday, Jun 19, 2013 12:00 AM UTC
Life History, World War II, Gay Rights

How cash secretly rules surveillance policy

Today's congressional hearing was a joke. The reason: Firms like Booz Allen bankroll and own Congress. Here's how

David Sirota Tuesday, Jun 18, 2013 8:40 PM UTC 29
Media Media Criticism, NSA

GOP’s war on women has a new face: Marsha Blackburn

The woman who says women “don’t want” equal pay laws sells the House abortion ban as "saving the lives of women"

Joan Walsh Tuesday, Jun 18, 2013 6:53 PM UTC 158
News Rep. Marsha Blackburn

Gripping photos: The people of the Turkey protests

These images remind us of the human element of conflict -- and paint a portrait of a divided but beautiful country SLIDE SHOW

Colin Shafer Tuesday, Jun 18, 2013 6:21 PM UTC
Politics slideshow, Turkey, istanbul

GOP’s hot plan: Cut food for poor people!

Cruel party insists on massive SNAP cuts in farm bill and push for immigration reform to be as harsh as possible

Alex Pareene Tuesday, Jun 18, 2013 12:45 PM UTC 239
All Salon Opening Shot, Food Stamps

Bank of America whistle-blower’s bombshell: “We were told to lie”

Bombshell: Bank of America whistle-blowers detail horrid schemes to fleece borrowers, reward foreclosures (UPDATED)

David Dayen Tuesday, Jun 18, 2013 11:45 AM UTC 177
Business Bank of America, Foreclosure

From “Bling Ring” to Oprah, “The Secret” lives on

In this era of class immobility, the self-help book looks less relevant than ever -- but don't count it out yet VIDEO

Daniel D'Addario Tuesday, Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 71
Life Video, Emma Watson

Vice re-creates female authors’ suicides for maximum trolling

A shoot featuring a suicidal Virginia Woolf represents a new low for the perennial outrage-mongers

Michele Filgate Monday, Jun 17, 2013 10:10 PM UTC 39
Entertainment Editor's Picks, Vice, Suicide

Republicans think they’re winning the abortion wars now

Their latest charade -- a proposed 20-week national abortion ban -- will never pass. But it reveals so much

Irin Carmon Monday, Jun 17, 2013 6:25 PM UTC 56
Politics Editor's Picks, Abortion

Does the government actually understand the 4th Amendment?

NSA argues that it has "probable cause" to surveil us at all times -- meaning we're all terrorist suspects. What?

David Sirota Monday, Jun 17, 2013 2:50 PM UTC 79
Politics Editor's Picks, NSA, The Guardian

Why Sarah Palin actually matters again

With a new Fox contract and sharp words on immigration, the former Alaska gov. is the smiley face of white backlash

Joan Walsh Monday, Jun 17, 2013 11:45 AM UTC 347
News Sarah Palin, Jeb Bush

How Kraft salad dressing is profiting off the female gaze

Kraft is flipping the script with a male pitchman -- but the formula may be the same old exploitation VIDEO

Daniel D'Addario Monday, Jun 17, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 38
Entertainment Video, Kraft, zesty guy

“The Ocean at the End of the Lane”: Neil Gaiman returns

In his first adult novel in eight years, the master of modern fantasy tells the story of a lonely, bookish boy

Laura Miller Sunday, Jun 16, 2013 9:15 PM UTC 36
Entertainment Books, What to Read

Can a show about murdering women actually be feminist?

On TV, we seem to find violence against women endlessly entertaining -- but "The Fall" challenges us to do better

Joe Winkler Sunday, Jun 16, 2013 7:45 PM UTC 30
Life TV, Television, Editor's Picks

Sunday shows solve Syria and government surveillance!

The punditry experts of "Meet the Press," "This Week" and "Face the Nation" unlock geopolitical puzzles in minutes

Jim Newell Sunday, Jun 16, 2013 6:30 PM UTC 29
Media meet the press, face the nation

To my daughter on Father’s Day: Sorry I used to be a sexist

I was the guy who didn’t even notice all of society’s subtle sexist behaviors -- until I had a girl

Mo Elleithee Sunday, Jun 16, 2013 2:00 PM UTC 102
Life Father's Day, dads, daughters

Joseph Ellis: 1776, the summer America was born

Pulitzer Prize-winner Joseph Ellis on Washington, Adams and the months when soldiers and statesmen forged America

Joseph J. Ellis Sunday, Jun 16, 2013 1:59 PM UTC 15
Politics Revolutionary War

Rahm Emanuel is losing control of his city

As his disapproval rating soars, he’s getting tagged with names like the “murder mayor.” Here’s how it fell apart

Mark Guarino Sunday, Jun 16, 2013 1:00 PM UTC 124
Business Rahm Emanuel

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