Before the Fall
John McNally’s fourth novel lampoons America’s literary life, such as it is.
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27 January 2010: Morning
Vermont hit hardest by military deaths in Iraq. Many of the M.T.A.'s planned security upgrades after Sept. 11 never happened, and now there's no money for them. Toyota halts sales of eight vehicles over concerns of a safety issue that may cause cars to
27 January 2010: Afternoon
On Zimbabwe: "The world's most free-fall economy today is almost normal." Medocino County really likes weed, or it did until all those murders and Mexican cartels. Petty corruption is rampant in India, but now a million zero-rupee notes are fighting back. So-called negative
Cures for the Common Cold
As we spelunk into the depths of winter, we felt the time was ripe to rearm our medicine cabinets. Our staff and readers share their remedies for colds, flus, and related maladies.
A Thoughtful View
Rebecca Solnit should be required reading. Start with her latest essay on Haiti.
The Dustbin of History
Two presidential biographies of fallen idols, Grant and Wilson. Are they relevant today?
26 January 2010: Morning
Obama's proposed spending freeze may not make a dent in the deficit, but it appeals to conservative Democrats, and that matters right now. Tucked into the deadliest zone of L.A. County is a mile-wide stretch that has been murder-free for three years. It's
26 January 2010: Afternoon
Another attack kills 18 in Baghdad, a day after 36 were slain in hotels. White House and Congress given failing grades at stopping biological terrorist attacks. Searchable map of Los Angeles's homicides. China releases 16 volumes of Cultural Revolution files scrubbed of anything about deaths or imprisonment. Slime
Moving Ground
When there are heavy tolls on human life, there are questions of faith. Some turn to it; others blame it. The Golem has seen this happen before.
Best European Fiction
Hemon culls European literature for the, uh, best.