Frothing at the Latte
Politicians use stereotypes to lampoon and persuade. But what if they’re actually right? Our writer hits the road to answer that burning question: How well does a latte identify political preferences?
Archive
A collection of 14234 issues
17 September 2008: Afternoon
Democrats in Congress, hoping to stamp out a hot Republican issue, push through off-shore drilling bill. Michigan Republicans: "We will have a list of foreclosed homes and will make sure people aren't voting from those addresses." Senator Clinton cancels appearance at anti-Ahmadinejad event after
My Life in Jest
When floating through post-collegiate limbo, you can use an anchor. Recalling when a very large book played a very large role in life.
17 September 2008: Morning
Attackers use rockets, car bomb in the second siege this year on the U.S. embassy in Yemen. The aftermath of Ike: Photo timeline shows how the storm scraped the Texas coast; stunning shots here. Ukraine fears Russia's own Guantanamo will secede, commencing a territorial war for the
Story Songs
Like good stories, songs with compelling narratives are to be treasured. Here is a collection, ever-growing, of such kinds of songs.
16 September 2008: Afternoon
Putin, judo black-belt, accepts Sarkozy as pupil. Sarkozy combats global piracy with French troops. Ever since World War II, the United States has tended to make its strategic missteps by exaggerating dangers. Astronomers find dark matter "bridge to nowhere" stretching across 14 galaxies. Print for the commute:
The Aura Estrada Prize
Backed by a cadre of writers, Francisco Goldman honors his late wife with a literary prize.
16 September 2008: Morning
McCain '07: I am prepared. I need no on-the-job training. I wasn't a mayor for a short period of time. I wasn't a governor for a short period of time. The Truth-O-Meter follows the candidates' claims, backing up and debunking
Do the Swiss Dream of Post-Apocalyptic Rap Battles?
Voters and scientists are embracing the apocalypse, and are doing their best to convince us it’s the way to go.
The Well-Known Citizen
In spite of all the reporters crawling around Alaska, Gov. Palin remains unknown to the general public. Thanks to W.H. Auden.