The surprise of parenting

In conversation with Conor Friedersdorf, James Poulos explains why being a parent is very different from what he expected.

The cynic and the extremist

David Frum, author of the new novel Patriots, considers which personality type is more destructive to our politics. Plus: Our rotten elites.    

Should we feel bad for Greece?

Robert Farley and Matthew Yglesias challenge the common view on the left that Greece is a victim of circumstance. Plus: Europe's house of cards.

Why old politicians can’t fade away

Eighty-year-old Sen. Richard Lugar was defeated by a primary challenger. Why do old politicians cling to power? Bill Scher and Matt Lewis consider.

Why liberals get fracking wrong

Chris Mooney, author of the new book The Republican Brain, argues that the way liberals think leads them astray on the issue. Plus: Political neuroscience.

Are men turned off by successful women?

Liza Mundy, author of the new book The Richer Sex, reports on an intriguing study about erectile dysfunction. Plus: The family of the future.

Callista, we hardly knew ye

Conor Friedersdorf and Phoebe Connelly reflect on the fascinating figure of Callista Gingrich. Plus: The return of Glenn Beck.

Matt Lewis: “Get me fired!”

Social conservative activist Bryan Fischer claims he helped force an openly gay spokesman to quit the Romney campaign. Matt Lewis challenges Fischer to test his power. Plus: Obama goes on offense.

Liberal sell-outs?

Has the Center for American Progress become just a media arm of the Obama administration, or has it maintained its independence? Mark Schmitt and Tevi Troy debate.

Will gay marriage split evangelicals?

Younger evangelicals are much less likely to oppose same-sex marriage. Sarah Posner and Sarah Pulliam Bailey consider the implications for the future of evangelical churches. Plus: "Anti-gay rights" vs. "anti-gay."

What should anti-war voters do?

Confronted with Romney vs. Obama, how should anti-war conservatives vote? Michael Brendan Dougherty and Daniel McCarthy weigh the options. Plus: Passive-aggressive politics.

Hey Obama, evolve already!

Sarah Posner and Gabriel Arana urge Obama to embrace same-sex marriage. Plus: Who cares who breaks a news story first?

Why French waiters hate you

Pascal-Emmanuel Gobry explains the economic rationale behind their famous disdain. Plus: Why Sarkozy lost.

Carter’s lesson for Obama

According to Matt Duss and Daveed Gartenstein-Ross, Jimmy Carter's failed hostage rescue attempt demonstrates the risk Obama faced when he ordered the killing of Bin Laden. Plus: Is Al Qaeda winning the Arab Spring?

War on the First Amendment?

Sarah Posner and Anthea Butler discuss whether the Catholic Church is trying to change our understanding of the Constitution. Plus: Why American Catholic bishops are out of touch.