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10 worst right-wing statements of the week — donut paranoia edition
Janet Allon
Rand Paul is convinced Obamafascists are coming for our favorite pastries, and that's just the start
“Just Babies”: Is morality hard-wired?
Laura Miller
A new book seeks the roots of right and wrong in the study of infants as young as 3 months
They spawned the 1 percent: How Washington and Lincoln explain inequality today
Edward McClelland
The competing economic visions of our two most famous presidents have big implications for the middle class today
Doris Lessing, Nobel Prize-winning novelist, dies at 94
Danica Kirka
The British writer is remembered for her "skepticism, fire and visionary power."
Are drones “Obama’s Guantanamo?”
Lloyd C. Gardner
By pursuing targeted assassinations, President Obama could be undoing the concept of what a "just-war" means
Why women love big dogs
Hayley Krischer
Pop culture likes to depict ladies with tiny Yorkies. But there's something great about a pet who's a gentle giant
My drama teacher, the porn star
Tracy Clark-Flory
The director of my grade school plays worked with the likes of John Holmes. We reunite to talk about his new memoir
Bob Dylan awarded France’s Legion of Honor
Alexander Besant
Culture Minister Aurelie Filippetti said his music spoke to the heart of the French people
Don’t trust artists over 30! The allure of youthful talent — and the decay of artistic genius
Nicholas Delbanco
Beethoven, Cobain, Plath, Keats -- artistic prodigies do their best work young. Why do talent, inspiration fade?
Ayn Rand’s vision of idiocy: Understanding the real makers and takers
Sean McElwee
Sorry, but making a profit off something that's useless to society is not morally superior to helping others
Anna Nicole Smith killed the New York City Opera
Jeremy Polacek
After 70 years, the company's filing for chapter 11. The sad truth is that it's responsible for its own demise
9 reasons W. Kamau Bell should replace Alec Baldwin on MSNBC
Prachi Gupta
Because the awesome "Totally Biased" host is looking for work, and Baldwin has a habit of offending people
10 queer rappers you should be listening to instead of Eminem
Nico Lang
Why listen to the perpetually hate-spewing rapper? Support these super-talented queer hip-hop artists instead
Gospel of selfishness pervades American Christianity
Amanda Marcotte
The philosophers of greed now use Christianity as their cover story
Batkid reminds everyone that good things still happen sometimes
Jenny Kutner
Five-year-old Miles isn't ridding the world of crime -- he's filling it with love
12-year-old children are working — and dying — on America’s farms
Lindsay Abrams
A stunning lack of regulation for young agricultural workers
Kicked out because of cancer? Ailing mom says she was banned from school
Mary Elizabeth Williams
Kerri Mascareno says her kids' principal made her stand outside because she smelled like chemotherapy drugs
“It was a complete shock!”: Rob Ford’s alleged groping victim sounds off to Salon
Soraya Roberts
Sarah Thomson details her charge against Toronto's mayor -- and his sexist behavior goes beyond that!
Is this Oscar favorite the perfect depiction of 2013 Catholicism?
Daniel D'Addario
Steve Coogan and Sophie Kennedy Clark discuss "Philomena," the story of a Catholic woman at odds with the church
“Totally Biased”: The show that actually looked like America
Anoosh Jorjorian
FXX apparently thinks Americans don't want TV that reflects the country's diversity. Here's why they're wrong
Wakeup call for helicopter parents: Mom’s much-needed “rant” goes viral
Mary Elizabeth Williams
A blogger says overprotective parenting damages kids -- and a story on college kids bears her out
Lily Allen responds to criticism over “Hard Out Here”: “I’m not going to apologize”
Prachi Gupta
The singer maintains that "Hard Out Here" is a "lighthearted satirical video"
Dudebros are sexually confused: Why their view of pleasure might surprise you
Katie McDonough
What popular coverage of "hookup culture" gets wrong about young men's sexual desires
Writer Thomas Kiedrowski Provides a Glimpse Into Andy Warhol’s New York
Sponsored by Cole Haan
Writer Thomas Kiedrowski shares what inspired him to find the real Warhol in New York City's streets.
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