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Something Nice to Do: An Interview with Renata Adler
We met one of the most fearless writers of our time to talk about her new collection of essays, Selma versus 'Selma,' and the many absurdities of a life of letters.
The Canadian Journalist Imprisoned in Egypt Has Been Granted a Retrial PLZ DON'T PUBLISH THANKS
Mohamed Fahmy, who's been sentenced to seven years in an Egyptian jail essentially for doing his job a journalist, may yet have hope.
Why Madonna's Unapologetic 'Bedtime Stories' Is Her Most Important Album
When Madonna found herself in the middle of a scandal 20 years ago, she apologized by saying she wasn't sorry with 'Bedtime Stories.'
Google Is Even More White and Male Than You Thought — and So Is Everyone Who’s Writing About It
Google went public with its diversity stats this week. But if Silicon Valley is notoriously white, male, and “fratty,” so is journalism.
Prisons Punish Families Too
Imagine your dad was locked up for most of your life. You’d grow up poor, probably full of anger, likely in a louse-filled neighborhood with unseemly influences, and you’d have a greater chance of becoming a whore or a thief or a drug dealer and...
Certain Goals
The 'New York Times' has a new chief executive, and in addition to his fancy $1 million salary, he got a sign-on bonus worth $3 million if he meets goals made by the company. The Tea Party, stockholders, and Occupy, among others, have a few suggestions...
The Feuds of Gore Vidal
Gore Vidal, the writer and commentator, has died. As a sort of left-wing libertarian with an acid tongue, Gore had a habit of getting into feuds with people, institutions, and even countries. He relished these feuds so what better way to honor him than...
How to Look Like an Asshole on a Skateboard
It's easy, just do exactly what the "New York Times" tells you.