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Proud atheists: Steven Pinker and Rebecca Goldstein, America's brainiest couple, confess that belonging to one of America's most reviled subcultures doesn't mean they believe scientists can explain everything.; By Steve Paulson Oct 15, 2007
Salon's guide to Nobel winner Doris Lessing: Novelist, memoirist, activist, fantasist -- this entry from "The Salon.com Reader's Guide to Contemporary Authors" takes you on a guided tour of the celebrated writer's long literary career.; By Laura Morgan Green Oct 12, 2007
The 9/11 backlash against women: Terror swept women back into the kitchen, argues Susan Faludi, and tore open the worst scar in American history. But it's Bruce Springsteen who makes the fear so real.; By Rebecca Traister Oct 3, 2007
Our rosy future, according to Freeman Dyson: Climate change is nothing to worry about, says the eminent physicist. Let's celebrate genetic engineering and our ability to design a new world of plants and creatures.; By Onnesha Roychoudhuri Sep 29, 2007
Edward Klein's next three books: The noted biographer of Hillary Clinton, Jackie Kennedy and, most recently, Katie Couric takes on three more power-crazed sluts, uh, powerful women.; By someone who is not Edward Klein Sep 19, 2007
"Broken Government": I never thought that the GOP posed a threat to the well-being of our nation. But these days, I no longer recognize my old party.; By John W. Dean Sep 11, 2007
L'Engle's last wrinkle: Madeleine L'Engle wrote children's books that were too complicated for grown-ups. I'll miss her.; By Laurel Snyder Sep 10, 2007
Are Democrats really so lame?: Republicans are on the ropes, but yet another mainstream media star says it's Democrats who are in trouble, thanks to Bush-hating bloggers and billionaires. Here we go again.; By Joan Walsh Aug 21, 2007
The religious state of Islamic science: Turkish-American physicist Taner Edis explains why science in Muslim lands remains stuck in the past -- and why the Golden Age of Mesopotamia wasn't so golden after all.; By Steve Paulson Aug 13, 2007
Russ Feingold is not from the real world: The maverick senator, subject of a new biography, is the latest embodiment of a long and unique Wisconsin tradition.; By Edward McClelland Jul 24, 2007
Bob Novak is not one of the popular kids: The prickly right-wing columnist, covert-agent outer and all-around "Prince of Darkness" explains how he rose to the top of D.C.'s journalistic heap.; By Edward McClelland Jul 17, 2007
Empty thine in-box: A spate of e-mail etiquette guides and productivity manuals commands us to clear out our e-mail. Don't we all have better things to do?; By Scott Rosenberg Jul 13, 2007
Harry Potter and the prediction pool: Who will survive "The Deathly Hallows"? Elizabeth Hand, Kelly Link, Steve Almond -- and Stephen Amidon's children -- join Salon staff and place their bets.; By Thomas Rogers and Matthew Fishbane Jul 6, 2007
We are meant to be here: People are not the result of a cosmic accident, but of laws of the universe that grant our lives meaning and purpose, says physicist Paul Davies.; By Steve Paulson Jul 3, 2007
Summer reads: Thrills and chills: These mysteries and science fiction novels will transport you to a higher plane.; By Salon staff Jun 25, 2007
Comics fans, grow up!: With the rise of the graphic novel, comics have hit the big time. It's time for fans to quit whining and celebrate their favorite art.; By Douglas Wolk Jun 23, 2007
The struggle for independents: The bankruptcy of a book distributor sent shock waves through the indie publishing world, leaving small presses like McSweeney's struggling to survive. Can the Internet help keep them afloat?; Priya Jain Jun 21, 2007
A tragic legacy: How a good vs. evil mentality destroyed the Bush presidency.; By Glenn Greenwald Jun 20, 2007
Summer reads: Great escapes: From a journey down the Nile to the chronicle of a professional basketball player, these memoir recommendations will whisk you away.; By Salon staff Jun 18, 2007
Nixon knows best: Richard Nixon continues to fascinate and repel us. On the 35th anniversary of Watergate, is it time to stop kicking Dick around and reconsider his accomplishments?; By Allen Barra Jun 15, 2007
Summer reads: Chic lit: From a saga of 17th century maidens to a 21st century mom flirting with disaster, our novel recommendations will make you feel cheap and sexy in the best possible way.; By Salon staff Jun 11, 2007
Summer reads: Killer thrillers: From the pursuit of a lost Shakespeare manuscript to a chilling tale of missing sisters, these recommendations will add sizzle to your beach book list.; By Salon staff Jun 4, 2007
Opus day!: Berkeley Breathed, Salon's new Sunday cartoonist, tells us why he'd kiss Cheney if he could, why satirists can't touch Bush, and why his new children's book was flayed by the p.c. police.; By Douglas Wolk Jun 3, 2007
Potterpalooza: For the Quidditch players, wizard rockers and would-be witches who gathered at a New Orleans Harry Potter convention, this is the dawning of their summer of love -- and loss.; By Rebecca Traister Jun 1, 2007
Newt's novel ideas: Gingrich's new novel is an alternative history of the war -- World War II, that is. But are there contemporary lessons to be learned from rewriting the past?; By Walter Shapiro May 29, 2007

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