Taboo

Is the "Israel lobby" distorting America's Mideast policies?
Two leading academics have tried to break the taboo against criticizing Israel's powerful U.S. lobby. It's a worthy aim, but their clumsy argument may backfire.
Breaking the silence
The overwrought response to John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt's brave paper only confirms its thesis.
Sex educator says most people masturbate
It can cut down on the number of sex partners and danger of disease.
Make talk, not love
David Allyn talks about his history of the sexual revolution, in which he says talking about sex is sexier than sex.
Letters to the editor
Black athletes may dominate track and field -- but whites dominate bowling! Plus: Aqua will let "Macidiots" finally get with the program; at least Bill Bradley's heart is in the right place.
The black edge
Are athletes of African descent genetically superior?
Video loopy
For a shy gal with secret fantasies, that strange little room in the video store can open some doors.
The SALON Interview: Tony Kushner
America's real taboo is talking about a different society, says the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright

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