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In Richard Ford’s Borderland

Michael Gorra — Thu, 17 May 2012 03:41:00 GMT

Acclaimed novelist Richard Ford returns with one of most powerful novels yet, “Canada.” Michael Gorra hails this tale of border violence and a young boy’s escape.

Wes Anderson Divides Cannes

Richard Porton — Thu, 17 May 2012 03:10:00 GMT

Twee or endearing? Richard Porton reports on Anderson’s Cannes festival opener, ‘Moonrise Kingdom.’

19 Angry Tweets From Congress

Brian Ries — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:41:00 GMT

Democrats in Congress stormed Twitter after House Republicans passed the Violence Against Women Act.

Discussing "Patriots" on "Power and Politics"

Noah Kristula-Green — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:25:00 GMT

David Frum recently went on CBC's Power and Politics to discuss his new novel Patriots. Watch the embedded video below or click here.

Ronald Reagan's Marital Advice

David Frum — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:40:00 GMT

An extract from a letter sent by Ronald Reagan to his son Michael, on the eve of Michael's marriage in 1971:

The Weakest Defense of Eduardo Saverin

Noah Kristula-Green — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:20:00 GMT

Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin has decided he will no longer be a U.S. citizen. Coincidentally, this decision is coming before Facebook has its IPO, and more then a few analysts and commentators think that Saverin is renouncing his citizenship to avoid an incoming tax liability and flood of paperwork.

The Science of Improv

Janice Kaplan — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:39:00 GMT

Master of improv James Corden explains why socks win over women and discusses his new play, ‘One Man, Two Guvnors’ with Janice Kaplan.

Norquist: Put Jindal on the Ticket

Noah Kristula-Green — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:25:00 GMT

The shadow of Sarah Palin haunts Mitt Romney's selection process for Vice President. You can see this when Politico reports that Romney's campaign hopes to eventually select an “incredibly boring white guy” to balance out the ticket.

Katie Couric Interviews Harry

Tom Sykes — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:20:00 GMT

Preview shows Prince at his flirtatious best

Christie and Booker—Frenemies Forever

John Avlon — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:49:00 GMT

Garden State pols Chris Christie and Cory Booker cross party lines to cooperate, but can it last, asks John Avlon.

Bobby Jindal, Still 17

Michael Tomasky — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:51:00 GMT

Romney veepstakes: Why does no one take Santorum seriously, I ask you?

It’s All Up to the Jury

Diane Dimond — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:42:00 GMT

John Edwards’s defense rested Wednesday after just two days of testimony. Diane Dimond reports.

David Eagleman: How I Write

Noah Charney — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:59:00 GMT

The neuroscientist talks to Noah Charney about his academic work, his popular books, and accidentally founding “possibilianism.”

“I would get arrested if I unzipped that dress!”

Tom Sykes — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:58:00 GMT

Are Phil's cracks getting meaner as Jubilee year progresses?

“I would get arrested if I unzipped that dress!”

Tom Sykes — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:58:00 GMT

Are Phil's cracks getting meaner as Jubilee year progresses?

Why Black Preachers Pretend a Key Civil-Rights Leader Didn’t Exist

Mansfield Frazier — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:21:00 GMT

It’s time for black clergy to accept gay rights as part of the civil rights struggle, write Mansfield Frazier and Larry Durstin.

Why Black Preachers Pretend a Key Civil-Rights Leader Didn’t Exist

Mansfield Frazier — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:21:00 GMT

It’s time for black clergy to accept gay rights as part of the civil rights struggle, write Mansfield Frazier and Larry Durstin.

Israel Must Recognize Israel

Bernard Avishai — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:15:00 GMT

The Israeli judiciary today reaffirmed that Israel is the only country on earth that does not recognize itself.

Israel Must Recognize Israel

Bernard Avishai — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:15:00 GMT

The Israeli judiciary today reaffirmed that Israel is the only country on earth that does not recognize itself.

Putting on the Pressure

Noam Sheizaf — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:42:00 GMT

In the wake of a unity deal between the Likud and Kadima, which resulted in one of Israel's largest coalitions in history, some claimed that there is a chance to revive the peace process, and ultimately, arrive at a two state solution. Others have claimed that it's too late for a plan based on separating Palestinians and Israelis. But this is a false dichotomy.

Putting on the Pressure

Noam Sheizaf — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:42:00 GMT

Mama Grizzly on the Teat

Michael Tomasky — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:19:00 GMT

Deb Fischer's Nebraska win may open the door for Bob Kerrey

New Proof that Gaza's Still Occupied

Emily L. Hauser — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:15:00 GMT

Here’s a small story out of Gaza, one not likely to get picked up much in the Western press but which speaks volumes about the nature of Israel’s continuing control over life in Gaza, despite the 2005 withdrawal:

Bush's Blink of an Endorsement

Howard Kurtz — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:26:00 GMT

The Romney campaign barely acknowledges the moment

Ask a Question, Win a Book

David Frum — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Thanks to all who participated yesterday. We narrowed the field to three: