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Standing by the “Craigslist Killer”
Kate Harding
Why are we so surprised when a clean-cut white guy is charged with murder? Or when his fiancee decides to stay with him?
Three key rules of media behavior shape their discussions of “the ‘torture’ debate”
Glenn Greenwald
The virtual unanimity among media stars against investigations and prosecutions vividly illustrate their core function.
The unlimited dreams of J.G. Ballard
Simon Reynolds
His dark, perverse fiction is unforgettable. But the author of "Crash" and "Empire of the Sun" was also a visionary who mapped the collision of culture and technology, media and desire.
Your daily Susan Boyle
Judy Berman
The "Britain's Got Talent" star gets a controversial "new look," inspires biopic and potato recipe.
Breast is best — for mothers, too
Lynn Harris
A new study shows the health benefits of nursing, but the neverending barrage of research about "what's best" positively sours my milk.
Rumsfeld: Architect of torture
Mike Madden
The secretary of defense began laying the groundwork for detainee abuse years before Abu Ghraib.
Is male bisexuality the new hotness?
Sarah Hepola
That's what one writer wonders, as straight men become more comfortable playing around with old taboos.
Edible undies in the Muslim world
Ulrike Putz
The racy lingerie industry is booming in Syria, where markets sell sex and seduction alongside carpets and crafts.
Meet the Press and the media’s distortions of the prosecutions debate
Glenn Greenwald
It's conventional Beltway wisdom that most Americans oppose investigations, and that wisdom is completely wrong.
My boyfriend’s an alcoholic — should I leave him?
Cary Tennis
Things are getting worse and worse, but sober he's such a great guy!
Remembering J.G. Ballard, 1930-2009
Andrew O'Hehir
The visionary writer has passed away at age 78. This entry from "The Salon.com Reader's Guide to Contemporary Authors" takes us on a tour of his best and bravest work.
How I learned to love (and hate) “American Idol”
Gary Kamiya
For seven years I ignored the world's biggest pop culture spectacle. But thanks to my daughter -- and the stunningly original Adam Lambert -- I finally caved.
Politico’s understanding of journalistic anonymity
Glenn Greenwald
Mike Allen allows a "top Bush official" to smear Obama anonymously and then tries to explain why he did that.
Columbine questions we still haven’t answered
David Sirota
Isn't violence a predictable byproduct of our winner-take-all economy?
Don’t have a cow!
Katharine Mieszkowski
Famous animal lover Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, the author of "The Face on Your Plate," talks about why you should consider giving up the burgers -- and the fromage.
“No one will miss you”
Kate Harding
Children are committing suicide in response to homophobic bullying, and adults continue to act as though it's just kids being kids
The significance of Obama’s decision to release the torture memos
Glenn Greenwald
The president deserves praise for a politically praiseworthy act, but it's up to citizens to demand that the law be upheld.
A whistle-blower who needs Obama and Holder’s protection
Joe Conason
Thomas Tamm exposed the Bush administration's illegal domestic surveillance. Why is the government still holding a criminal indictment over his head?
Watch your language!
Stephanie Zacharek
Are you loaded or shitfaced? Edumacated or frakked? A new book explores the poetic, ever-changing world of slang.
Backpacking the meltdown: In bad taste?
Cary Tennis
I inherited some money to travel but it doesn't feel right to wander when millions are losing their jobs.
Party like it’s 1995!
Joan Walsh
Obama will spend Tax Day promoting his middle-class tax cut, while Dick Armey and Newt Gingrich lead their Tea Party movement off a cliff.
Roundup: Movies not to miss
Andrew O'Hehir
Go behind "A Chorus Line" with a riveting backstage doc; the amazing Hiam Abbass in "Lemon Tree"; and the greatest documentarian you've never heard of.
Obama gives a speech and … Look! A puppy!
Mike Madden
The president summarizes and defends his economic efforts to date. And shows off his new dog.
Remembering Marilyn Chambers
Mary Elizabeth Williams
The adult movie queen and Ivory Snow model, who died on Sunday, was the the ultimate madonna/whore of her era.
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