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Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008
- How the Senate Can Stop Blagojevich
It easily has the power to block the governor's appointment of Roland Burris. - Vista Revisited
The new version of Microsoft Windows is a lot like the old one. But better. - Bushism of the Day
The president's accidental wit and wisdom. - 0-16 to 16-0
OK, maybe more like 9-7. But the Detroit Lions can turn things around—they just need to emulate the Falcons and Dolphins. - What Do Timekeepers Do?
Listen to radio waves; drink café au lait. - Who's Gonna Stop Him?
Edward McClelland takes your questions about Gov. Blagojevich's Senate appointment. - The Blagojevich Blowout Gabfest
Listen to Slate's review of the week in politics. - The Culture Gabfest, "Valkyrie Gave Me Pinkeye" Edition
Listen to Slate's show about the week in culture. - The Perilous Tale of Despereaux
Why do G-rated movies have to be so scary? - Should My Baby Wear Huggies?
Going diaper shopping for the Little Green Penlight. - Iceland After the Fall
The writer, the witch, and the board head. - Speed Reading
Once a Runner, the best novel ever about distance running. - Who Checks the Spell-Checkers?
Microsoft Word's dictionary is old and outdated. Here's how to fix it. - House Price Hell
A summary of what's in the major publications. - Blago: I'm Still the Decider
A summary of what's in the major U.S. newspapers.
Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008
- How Many Civilians Are Dead in Gaza?
Figuring out who's who among the casualties. - Blago's Wily Move
The Illinois governor dares the Senate to reject his appointee, Roland Burris. - Tax Gas, Not Income
The Weekly Standard on how to reduce demand for foreign oil for free. - Can Israel Win the Gaza War?
It depends how you define success. - All the Answers
The most reviled and beloved advice of the year. - Iceland After the Fall
Down with the man! Up with the potato! - The Best Viral Political Videos of 2008
A daily video from Slate V. - Thermostats, Tissues, Light Bulbs, and Power Strips
The Green Lantern presents a superefficient, four-in-one economy answer pack! - eBay and Ivory
The auction site's ban on elephant products won't help the environment. - Oops! She Crashed It Again.
Why celebrities are such bad drivers. - The Tissue of Youth
Is human placenta a wonder drug, or is it just another Japanese health fad? - "The Darkling Thrush"
Thomas Hardy's timely meditation on the turning of an era. - "All-Out War Against Hamas"
A summary of what's in the major U.S. newspapers.
Monday, Dec. 29, 2008
- Speech and Debate
The magnificent rhetorical legacy of the Founding Fathers. - Stuck on Santa
What should you do if your costume fuses with your skin? - Time for a Tablet
What the "netbook" craze tells us about the future of laptops. - Bushism of the Day
The president's accidental wit and wisdom. - Shame on You, Rick Warren
Still more reasons to boot the huckster of Saddleback from the inauguration. - Good Germans and Uplifting Uprisings
Hollywood's take on the Holocaust. - Tainted Government
How did the Food and Drug Administration let melamine into the U.S. food supply? - Czar Wars
How did a term for Russian royalty work its way into American government? - Video Stores vs. Online Rentals
Is your Netflix queue destroying the environment? - Top 10 Movies of 2008
May I have the envelope please ... - The Secret of The Canterbury Tales
The tellers get to mock their own tales. - Lebanese Do-Over
A summary of what's in the major U.S. newspapers.
Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008
- Israel Strikes Back
A summary of what's in the major U.S. newspapers.
Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008
- Amazon.con
How the online retail giant hoodwinks the press. - Why Not Start Your Weekend on Wednesday?
There's no need to preach the gospel of leisure. Most of us work less than our parents did. - A Helping Hand for Ohio?
A summary of what's in the major U.S. newspapers.
Friday, Dec. 26, 2008
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The XX Factor:
posted by Nayeli Rodriguez
on December 31, 2008What's In a Rating?
Emily and Hanna , you might be interested in This Film Is Not Yet Rated , Kirby Dick's 2006 documentary about the Motion Picture Association of America. Through a side-by-side comparison of footage , Dick revealed several prevailing MPAA biases: beyond drawing distinctions that favor Read More
Kausfiles:
posted by Mickey Kaus
on December 26, 2008Don't Blame Gettelfinger!
It's true that unions are poor vehicles for equitable distribution of wealth. They have also failed to cure cancer, and they haven't done anything to stop Russian aggression in post-communist Europe. Read More- Human Nature:
posted by William Saletan
on December 22, 2008Your Great Idea Here
The problem with the old system is that technology is moving so fast, and transforming society so extensively, that we can no longer adequately cover politics and culture without accounting for science and technology. Nor can we cover science and technology without examining how they're affecting culture and politics. Hence this column. Read More
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