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.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:48 AM UTC 28The outspoken musician discusses her fiercely personal album "Detour," her dust-up with Karl Rove, and why all she wants to do is save the world.
Wednesday, Jan 30, 2008 11:40 AM UTC 16Susan 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.
Tuesday, Jan 22, 2008 11:47 AM UTC 114Writers, filmmakers and other notable figures tip us off to the stuff that most excited them this year.
Thursday, Dec 13, 2007 11:16 AM UTC 10Hillary, Amy Winehouse and Britney Spears make for some creepy Halloween costumes.
Wednesday, Oct 31, 2007 10:00 PM UTC 12Getting groped on the subway? New toys can help rebuff unwanted advances.
Monday, Oct 29, 2007 10:05 PM UTC 20Can'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.
Friday, Oct 19, 2007 11:10 AM UTC 10Are women's lifestyles killing them?
Wednesday, Oct 3, 2007 8:31 PM UTC 16A new study takes female rebels to task for inciting teen girls to drink and have sex.
Friday, Sep 21, 2007 8:10 PM UTC 62Eryn Loeb is a staff writer at Nextbook.
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