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The bicycle theory of the Tao
Andrew Leonard
On the ninth day of the ninth month, a little ancient philosophy for trade liberalization negotiators to ponder
Mr. Smith makes a “Porno”
Stephanie Zacharek
Kevin Smith explains how he got the imaginary poo and fake sex in "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" past those dirty minds at the MPAA.
The dominatrix
Gary Kamiya
Sarah Palin is trying to seduce independent voters. But she comes across like a whip-wielding mistress who wants to discipline a naughty America.
The right dictates MSNBC’s programming decisions
Glenn Greenwald
The "liberal" cable outlet demotes and diminishes its most popular and valuable news personality after the White House, the McCain campaign and the right demand it does so.
A lovable pervert at your window
Andrew O'Hehir
Weekend roundup: The noble peeping Tom hero of "Mister Foe," Truffaut's delectable Parisian noir "Shoot the Piano Player" and more.
Letters of the week
Salon Staff
Readers reflect on Cindy McCain's wardrobe, genre snobbery, human suffering and more.
John McCain’s empty speech
Joe Conason
Simply saying the word "change" a lot isn't enough. What did McCain offer people that was really new?
So much misery, so little time
Louis Bayard
Peter Trachtenberg took a tour around the world in his quest to understand why some people are crushed by suffering and others are transformed by it.
Wall Street gets the jitters, again
Andrew Leonard
A bond manager warns of a "tsunami"; a Fed official labels future economic health "subpar." What do Republicans have to say? Nothing, again
Indie film’s new, globalized realism
Andrew O'Hehir
Do low-budget American films like "The Pool" (made in Hindi) and "August Evening" (made in Spanish) signal a new wave of cultural exploration, or just hipster tourism?
How to build a vast left-wing conspiracy
Vincent Rossmeier
The man behind Daily Kos talks about Obama's chances, his new book and why Palin is the gift that keeps on giving.
Making “The Fly” sing
Thomas Rogers
Hollywood composer Howard Shore talks about turning a cult horror film into a highbrow opera -- a Salon podcast.
Sarah Palin and Mark Halperin’s complaints of “liberal media”
Glenn Greenwald
The Time magazine reporter proclaims that "Palin is being so very scrutinized" due in part to "anti-Republican bias" in the press.
Vampires that don’t suck
Joy Press
Alan Ball explains that the undead in his new HBO series don't just embody our deepest sexual yearnings -- they represent both gays and the Bush administration.
NFC West preview
King Kaufman
The big question is the same as it always is: Can anyone other than Seattle post a winning record? First of eight previews.
New Orleans dodges disaster
Kathryn Jezer-Morton, Gray Miles
A milder than predicted Gustav spares the city, but the region's hurricane response remains in tatters.
All-Americana girl
Judy Berman
The author of "It Still Moves" discusses her road trip through America's musical past and future -- and why we still yearn for the music of yore.
The dark history of burned flesh
Andrew Leonard
Drop those spareribs, imperialist pig-eaters! A new book argues that the great American barbecue smolders on the coals of genocidal racism.
Should Obama have picked Hillary?
Rebecca Traister
Did the GOP just co-opt the Democrats' chance at making history? Sarah Palin, a conservative, antiabortion, pro-NRA Republican, may just be the first woman in the White House.
Dr. Feelbad
Rahul K. Parikh
Modern medical practice is burning out doctors. That's bad for our health and yours. We need a cure. But first I need a nap.
Christianists gone wild
Andrew Leonard
Is the GOP trying to ban private funding of embryonic stem cell research? Some Republicans certainly seem to think so.
The road to Wikipedia
Laura Miller
How do we know what we know? A new book takes a long view of knowledge, from ancient oral traditions to the rise of universities and the Internet.
No more purple dinosaurs!
Heather Havrilesky
The creators of "Yo Gabba Gabba" tell the story behind the coolest (and least annoying) kids show on television.
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