It took BP a decade of hubris and near-misses to become the second largest in the industry--then came Deepwater Horizon. Op: When caught, drunk drivers can expect jail time--let's set that precedent for reckless CEOs. An inquiry into human fairness, and why its pursuit causes
Only 28,000 of 1.5 million displaced Haitians have moved into new homes. First-person account from one of Sunday's attacks in Uganda. Military rule 2.0: Now that the Cold War's over, militaries achieve coups behind the scenes. Over the last ten years, I&
The Haitian government hasn't received the money it was promised by the donors. Haiti, six months later. Studies find computers don't make good on their educational promise, even when placed in low-income households. An inquiry into our information glut and why facts are useless in
Police blame Somalia's al-Shabab militants for World Cup-timed attacks that killed 64 in Uganda. Trade numbers mean one Russian spy is worth 2.5 American spies. John le Carré on the swap: "Once upon a time spies had motives." King James's move
Cuba's bloggers could revolutionize the island, if only they could get online. Llew Hinkes visits Cuba, attempts to use the internet, and hears heavy breathing on the line. Ratio of men to women among living cryonicists is 3:1; support networks help handle marital strife. Science went from
Lawyer suspects cigarette manufacturer Phillip Morris is involved with Russian spy ring corruption schemes. Why assumptions about Dunning-Kruger syndrome--when people are unaware of their dumbness--are wrong. Religious leaders worry iPhones may be diluting worship. Word association game predicts relationship length by revealing partners' true feelings. "
Japan lacks phrase for "racial profiling," much less an understanding familiar to Americans. Op: The concept of full birthright citizenship is ripe for overhaul. From both sides, this year's most popular political put-down: "You just don't get it." Referees who read
As record-breaking heat bears down on New York, ConEd asks customers to turn off "nonessential" appliances. My friend said that even if I didn't pay my bill, it's illegal for ConEd to turn off my electricity. The Non-Expert responds. Inquiry into how
U.S.-Mexico governors' conference cancelled over Arizona immigration law. Obama wants direct talks to begin before the end of Israel's settlement freeze. Israel's Army Radio says U.S. to sell Israel nuclear technology. More American retailers open foreign shops, counting on overseas profits to
The summer (and beyond) book preview from The Millions includes TMN's Doerr, Guilfoile, and Baldwin. Tin House Books is now accepting unsoliciated manuscripts--if they're accompanied by a bookstore receipt. Related: A custom-made receipt to send in with your Tin House submission. A collection of
