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“Twilight”
Stephanie Zacharek
Catherine Hardwicke's erotic vampire blockbuster finds the sweet spot where Gothic literature and the iPod meet.
Obama surfs through
Camille Paglia
The Obamas are a warm vision for the White House -- but he should strive toward full transparency. Plus: Yes, I still like Sarah Palin!
High on high school
Heather Havrilesky
In HBO's imported Australian hit "Summer Heights High," comedian Chris Lilley tackles high school in all of its absurd, disturbing glory.
More of your Election Day stories
Alex Koppelman, Andrew Burmon
A new citizen votes in North Carolina, big turnout in the Philadelphia suburbs and voting from a bathroom in Michigan.
“My Lord, I feel something is happening”
Jonathan Alford
Volunteering for an inspired Obama campaign in Pittsburgh, I couldn't help feeling that politics is being reinvented.
Two speeches by Barack Obama, eight months apart
Salon Staff
The full texts of two speeches given in Columbus, Ohio, one at the end of February 2008 and the other on Sunday.
Overcoming in Ohio
Walter Shapiro
In bellwether Perry County, the Ku Klux Klan once thrived. Now, Republican truckers and coal miners are backing Barack Obama.
Dreams of John Adams
Kevin Berger
Saturn rockets, Wagner in the Sierras, 9/11 voices -- the renowned composer discusses the visions and emotions behind his acclaimed and controversial music.
Should I break up with my best friend? We fight all the time
Cary Tennis
I'm trying to be kind but she pushes the limits!
Turning Indiana blue
Walter Shapiro
Put off by the McCain-Palin ticket, suburban Republicans are backing Barack Obama -- who might score a rare Democratic win in the Hoosier State.
Smells like middle-aged spirit
Darin Strauss
Your 20th high school reunion is a reminder that you actually can go home again. But as you suck in your gut, ask yourself this: Do you want to?
Powell endorsement incites right-wing rage
Andrew Leonard
Chorus from the right: Powell's race explains everything.
I Like to Watch
Heather Havrilesky
Is NBC's "Crusoe" a gay escapist fantasy? Is Starz' series "Crash" as bad as the Oscar-winning film it's based on? Yes, yes, a thousand times yes!
Forgive me, America, for I have sinned
Laura Miller
Some politicians survive sex scandals. Why? They have perfected the public grovel.
Obama by a nose
Gabriel Winant
An expert "face reader" tells us what McCain's jowls say about his drooping power base, how Palin's cheekbones explain her "polite" power style and why the Democrats are looking awfully good.
Friendly fire in Iraq — and a coverup
Mark Benjamin
The Army says no, but a graphic video and eyewitness testimony indicate that a U.S. tank killed two American soldiers. The mother of one soldier demands answers.
Why we’re losing in Afghanistan
Anand Gopal
Corrupt government and the U.S.'s mismanaged "surge" strategy have led to the Taliban's powerful resurgence in Afghanistan.
Why has it been so long since a black band ruled rock?
James Hannaham
With their passionate new album, "Dear Science," TV on the Radio stake their claim as a great American rock band.
Thomas Friedman wants a revolution
Nathalie Gorman
Only an uprising in green technology will revive America and promote world democracy, the New York Times columnist now argues.
Salon Radio: ACLU’s Caroline Frederickson
Glenn Greenwald
Why aren't constitutional issues receiving any campaign attention and what can be done about it? Plus: updates on the FISA lawsuits.
Born to runway
Joy Press
This season's "Project Runway" hopefuls show off their collections -- pastel plaid! flashes of breast! -- at New York Fashion Week.
Fresh blood for the vampire
Camille Paglia
A beady-eyed McCain gets a boost from the charismatic Sarah Palin, a powerful new feminist -- yes, feminist! -- force. Plus: Obama must embrace his dull side.
Confessions of an RNC security guard
Avi Steinberg
From sushi-scarfing Secret Servicemen to drunken Sarah-Palin lust, witness the underside of the Republican shindig.
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