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Journalism must break the chains of objectivity and report truth -- and the Occupy movement led me to do just that

When tragedy strikes his host family in Guatemala, Steve Kettmann confronts the painful dilemma of travelers who briefly intersect locals' lives.

A passionate, fearless, tireless crusader, Jack Newfield was the last of the great independent journalists. I will miss my friend and mentor.

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Publishing that first novel often brings more terrors than thrills.

The Kurds love American GIs. But will the good feelings continue if the U.S. has to rein in Kurdish ambitions?

Republicans' clumsy "You go girl!" outreach relies on a very odd view of both women and "common sense"

Nothing can be gained by Democrats trying to play nice with the current GOP. But everything can be lost

New research on Rett syndrome, caused by a mutated gene, suggests a treatment to reverse some disease symptoms

"The Mother of Tears" revels in old-school sick violence, but watching the exuberant gorefest through your fingers is better than searching futilely for George Clooney's earlobe.

Salon talks to Kusama about women's rage, the power of noir and working with Nicole Kidman