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The Problem with Our Sandra Fluke Moment
Focusing too narrowly on the “war on women” doesn’t give those who are horrified by it adequate tools to fight back
Hollywood’s New Handle on Gay Rumors
A slew of stars are turning the tables on speculation about their sexual orientation to destigmatize homosexuality
Magic Johnson Changed America Forever
In an age of diminishing activism in sports, Magic has had indelible power
Subject for Debate: Are Women People?
I’ve always assumed that women are fully autonomous human citizens—who vote, even!—but now I’m not so certain
The American Way of Eating: The Book Foodies—and Rush Limbaugh—Are Fretting About
Journalist Tracie McMillan takes us deep into the heart of American eating, and what she finds might turn your stomach
NFL Bounty Scandal: The Sins of the Saints
Why would a player making millions succumb to a bounty scheme that earns him peanuts? He just wants to be a part of the team
Men Have Sex Too
The nation’s women are being treated like naughty schoolgirls sent to the principal’s office while the guys get a hall pass
The New Sermon on the Mount?
Why Georgetown’s president John DeGioia is a model for all people of faith
‘Childist’ Nation: Does America Hate Kids?
There is a sense that children’s needs have become too prominent, but the targets of that backlash — its victims — are kids
10 Ideas That Are Changing Your Life
Privacy in public, the religion of no religion and other ideas that are changing the way we live now
Why You Won’t See Saudi Women at the Olympics
Is there a nation in the world that would single out a male minority for similar treatment and not face diplomatic complaints or sanctions?
Recipes for the Black-Iron Heart of America
A new cookbook reminds us of the age-old glories of cast iron