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Accent the negative
Camille Paglia
Obama's folksy come-on is as bad as Madonna's faux British -- and both are in desperate need of fresh inspiration. Plus: The elemental power of Daniela Mercury
Do you suffer from blockbuster fatigue?
Stephanie Zacharek
As the summer movie season drags on, it's time to ask whether there's a limit to how much hype we can take.
Looking for the perfect stranger
Anita Jain
How a single, successful New York writer ended up pursuing an arranged marriage in India.
Putin’s dangerous power politics
Jörg Himmelreich
As the Russian prime minister escalates a "hot war" in the Caucasus, will Europe and the U.S. intervene?
Salon Radio: Professor Charles King on Russia/Georgia
Glenn Greenwald
A leading expert on the former Soviet republics disputes the dominant American media narrative of this conflict.
And the next great American beer will be…?
Edward McClelland
Pabst may be worshiped by hipsters, but can it replace Budweiser as the best classic domestic brew? The answer may surprise you.
A public affair
Salon Staff
Where do you stand on the Edwards admission? Members of Salon's Table Talk community weigh in.
A view of a killing
King Kaufman
The reaction to the fatal attack on American tourists in Beijing is very different from the U.S. response to the 1996 Atlanta bombing.
Happily never after
Katharine Mieszkowski
Sex gets boring, eyes wander, but according to the author of "I Don't," knowing the history of marriage can help save yours.
The “bitter sea” of Chinese life
John Krich
Our correspondent returns to Beijing for the games -- and finds the same old dreary place.
Why are gymnasts so young?
Jennifer Sey
Half of the Chinese "women" may be under the minimum age of 16. Something's wrong when you have to be a kid to win.
Artist at work
Denise Caruso
Songwriter and composer Allee Willis' new video, "Editing Is Cool," is funky and fun -- and provides a rare window into the creative process.
Salon Radio: Anthrax edition
Glenn Greenwald
Two experts -- one in bioweapons and one in journalism -- explore the numerous, still unanswered questions in the anthrax case.
The devil and David Carr
Andrew O'Hehir
The veteran newspaperman discusses his alternately horrifying and uplifting memoir about the journey from crackhead to crack New York Times reporter.
The art world’s Pepsi Generation
Andrew O'Hehir
"Beautiful Losers" chronicles the art rebels of the '90s, fueled by punk, skateboarding, graffiti and trash culture. Now brought to you by Nike!
How conservative greed and corruption destroyed American politics
Thomas Frank
Abramoff, DeLay, Norquist, oh my! The spectacular misrule of the GOP was not an accident.
Can avatars stop identity theft?
Denise Caruso
Many look like Barbies and Kens on X, but avatars may hold the key to restoring our control over our digital identities.
It all started with the Germs
Andrew O'Hehir
A loving, low-budget film tries to revive the undead spirit of Darby Crash and L.A.'s most anarchic punk pioneers. But some things aren't easy to resurrect.
Bridesmaid revisited
Tobin Levy
Hideous dresses! Pricey parties! With the cost of being in a wedding spinning out of control, how do you say no to a demanding bride?
Critics’ Picks
Salon Staff
What you need to see, read, do this week: Prom night tales, James Brown's '60s soul, Charlie's kindest Angel.
Letters of the week
Salon Staff
Readers reflect on casual sex, the "Twilight" series and science as religion.
Pachelbel’s Canon — sixth century Korean style
Andrew Leonard
Dead for 300 years, the German composer continues to conquer new musical frontiers.
Give us a (virtual) kiss
Joe Hutsko
Facebook gift designer Susan Kare on Mac icons, computer kisses and everything in between.
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