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One happy ending to “The Wire”
Joan Walsh
If you found the show's bleak view of the inner city too depressing, you'll love Wendell Pierce's New Orleans rebuilding project.
Killing ourselves in Afghanistan
Matthew Cole
In a secret meeting with a Taliban commander, I learned how Bush administration aid to Pakistan helps fund insurgents who kill U.S. troops.
Obama, Clinton and the black-brown divide
Joan Walsh
There was no electioneering allowed at a social justice conference in New Orleans this week, but tough issues were aired anyway.
Has success ruined America’s friendliest filmfest?
Andrew O'Hehir
No! Bring on the Tex-Mex, tequila and oddball movies -- Bigfoot! Bong jokes! Even a few big stars! -- that make South by Southwest so fun.
“Survivor” in the rubbish
Katharine Mieszkowski
"Dumped," a new reality show, tosses vain Brits into a garbage dump to live among the maggots and tires. It's trash TV with a message.
Quote of the day
Tracy Clark-Flory
Forget the push for a group hug, feminist election tensions are good news.
Lowering the bar
Salon Staff
How do you survive law school? When a member of Salon's reader community, Table Talk, asked for advice, here's what she got. What are your suggestions?
The Iran hawks’ latest surge
Gregory Levey
U.S. and Israeli hard-liners -- some with close ties to John McCain -- are once again hyping the Iranian nuclear threat.
“The Bank Job”
Stephanie Zacharek
This intricate, slyly entertaining heist movie dazzles -- and delivers a sex symbol with a soul.
Does “Obama Girl” help Obama?
Salon Staff
Author Clay Shirky explains how the Internet's capacity to create ad hoc groups has altered the media, business and politics -- especially the 2008 campaign.
“Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day”
Stephanie Zacharek
Don't let this delightfully frothy drawing-room comedy get lost between the sofa cushions.
Why do conservatives really find the Obama campaign “scary”?
Glenn Greenwald
The same political movement that brought political worship to whole new levels with George W. Bush now claims that reverence for Obama is excessive.
Was Obama’s skin darkened for Clinton ad?
Alex Koppelman
Examining allegations that an image of Barack Obama was altered, with malice aforethought, by the Clinton campaign.
Take back the mini!
Carol Lloyd
South African women protest violence using their heads -- and their legs.
Twilight of the hedge funds
Andrew Leonard
Carlyle Capital can't meet its margin calls. "Deleveraging's" widening gyre continues to turn.
“Women are stupid!” The discussion continues
Carol Lloyd
Why won't we stop talking about that Washington Post piece on how women are dumb? Because the aftermath keeps getting more twisted.
“Project Runway”: The rundown
Salon Staff
Did Rami, Christian or Jillian carry the day? Join Salon staff as we discuss the "Project Runway" season finale.
It’s 3 a.m. Who do you want answering the phone?
Mark Benjamin
Not John McCain, say some military leaders: "I think his knee-jerk response factor is a little scary."
King Kaufman’s Sports Daily
King Kaufman
With spring training in full swing, this column stretches out the old doofus muscle.
Fred Hiatt’s foreign policy “principles”
Glenn Greenwald
The Washington Post editorial page editor, in defending the Colombian government, illustrates the core premises of American foreign policy discourse.
Exercise: It’s good for kids’ brains
Catherine Price
A new study from the CDC suggests that physical education can boost test scores.
Some Ohio counties still voting, but networks call the state for McCain
Alex Koppelman
It's a tight race in one of the night's biggest prizes, but exit polls provide some interesting insights into voters' minds.
Women ARE funny. And foxy!
Sarah Hepola
Vanity Fair spotlights Tina Fey and other female comedians, and the question isn't "Why aren't women funny?" but "Why are today's funny women all so hot?"
The ornery pride of the political journalist
Glenn Greenwald
Jim VandeHei and John Harris claim that the one thing political reporters can't tolerate is the suspicion that they're not being tough enough.
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