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Why American novelists don’t deserve the Nobel Prize
Alexander Nazaryan
An American hasn't won in 20 years. The Academy finds our writers insular and self-involved -- and they're right
Hollywood’s creepiest psychopaths
David Sirota
From Hannibal Lecter to Patrick Batemen, these fictional madmen terrify us because of their ability to seem normal
The global battle for gay rights
Kevin Douglas Grant
The fight between LGBT advocates and their better-funded, religiously motivated foes is coming to a head
When Romney helped Perry evade the law
Mark Hertsgaard
Lawsuit reveals contradictory stories about an illicit $1 million campaign contribution from “Swift Boat” funder
Behind the original kids’ comic strip
Michael Dooley
The "Skippy" creator's daughter talks about her late father's inspirations and how he ended up in a mental hospital
“Homeland”: Best new show of the fall?
Matt Zoller Seitz
Showtime's "Manchurian Candidate"-style CIA thriller pushes against the cliches of espionage TV
She’s just not that into dating
Tracy Clark-Flory
Samhita Mukhopadhyay argues that your search for romance is ruining your love life
How conservatism conquered America
Thomas Rogers
The right-wing movement has won nearly every battle it has fought. An expert explains what that means
Brian Eno: Success ruins artists
David Mitchell
In conversation with the novelist David Mitchell, the U2 and Coldplay producer explains the essence of creativity
The creative class is a lie
Scott Timberg
The dream of a laptop-powered "knowledge class" is dead. The media is melting. Blame the economy -- and the Web
Reader responses: Books you want banned
Emma Mustich
On Wednesday, we asked which books you think kids should never have to read in school. Here's what you said
Why should marriage last forever?
Mary Elizabeth Williams
'Til death do us part is so permanent. Does Mexico City have a good idea with renewable marriage contracts?
Why Bob Menendez really can't stand Chris Christie
Steve Kornacki
It remains the most bizarre -- and potentially troubling -- episode from Christie's stint U.S. Attorney
Mississippi's Colonel Reb: Gone but not forgotten
Andrew Leonard
Race, football and Obamacare: Conservative talk radio brings all great things together
The due-process-free assassination of U.S. citizens is now reality
Glenn Greenwald
Without a shred of due process, far from any battlefield, President Obama succeeds in killing Anwar al-Awlaki
What you can learn from a sketchbook
J.J. Sedelmaier
These fascinating 19th-century drawings provide a unique insight into one artist's process
Airline livery design hits bottom
Patrick Smith
When in doubt, add a swoosh, right? Please don't! Plus: Airline/culture crossover and "Pan Am" revisited
OMG! Did Demi and Ashton really tweet that?
Mary Elizabeth Williams
With rumors swirling, a hilariously desperate media tries to crack the couple's Twitter stream
Trump Casino Offers $25K Plastic Surgery Prize
Wayne Parry
Can an indie label with great taste save the music industry?
David Menconi
Major labels are collapsing. What if the answer's just great taste? Ask Merge, the indie with the best album Grammy
America's secular revival
Tana Ganeva
Five signs that, despite the GOP's efforts, religion's impact on U.S. politics will soon decline
The Jewish mother I never thought I'd be
Kim Brooks
I believed that smothering, overprotective moms like mine just had boundary issues. Then I had kids of my own
The ornamental design comeback
Stephanie Orma
Despite often being dismissed as "old-fashioned" or "overly girly," pattern art is on the rise again
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