Author: Heather Horn

Media Diet

Vanessa Grigoriadis: What I Read

A conversation with New YorkRolling Stone, and Vanity Fair contributing editor Vanessa Grigoriadis about how she consumes information.

By Heather Horn

Aug 4, 2010

BP's 'Static Kill' Is Working, Except for the Name

"Static Kill?" ask bloggers. Seriously?

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By Heather Horn

Aug 4, 2010

Is There Hope for Barnes & Noble?

America's largest brick-and-mortar bookseller goes up for sale

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By Heather Horn

Aug 4, 2010

Spotlight: 'Rip Van Winkle' Returns to Academia

After two decades in the private sector

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By Heather Horn

Aug 3, 2010

What's Wrong With the Senate: A Definitive Guide

The New Yorker attempts to explain it all

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By Heather Horn

Aug 3, 2010

Debating Birthright Citizenship

Don't listen to Republican calls to get rid of it, say bloggers

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By Heather Horn

Aug 3, 2010

Op-Ed Spotlight: Tim Geithner Hails 'the Recovery'

The treasury secretary finds signs of life

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By Heather Horn

Aug 2, 2010

Outrage Over Anti-Defamation League's Position on Ground Zero Mosque

An outpouring of commentary from liberals and critics

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By Heather Horn

Aug 2, 2010

UAE to Block BlackBerry Services: Too Hard to Spy On

The consequences for BlackBerry and freedom of information

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By Heather Horn

Jul 30, 2010

Disney Sells Miramax, at Last

The end of an emotional bidding war for the studio

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By Heather Horn

Jul 30, 2010

U.S. Growth Slows

Analysts dissect the new report out of the Commerce Department

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By Heather Horn

Jul 29, 2010

Affirmative Action at Top Schools: A Purely Upper-Middle Class Problem?

A bipartisan group of bloggers turns the race-based affirmative action debate on its head

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By Heather Horn

Jul 29, 2010

Obama on The View: Charming, Sexist, Soporific?

"I wanted to pick a show that Michelle actually watches"

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By Heather Horn

Jul 29, 2010

Congress Mulls Legalizing Internet Gambling

It's better than raising taxes, apparently

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By Heather Horn

Jul 29, 2010

Quote of the Day: Let Chelsea 'Have Her Day'

The wedding sounds extravagant--fair enough

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By Heather Horn

Jul 28, 2010

Happy Hour Vid: Primary Challenge to Obama over Afghanistan?

Pennsylvania Governor Rendell says an anti-war Democratic candidate is "possible"

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By Heather Horn

Jul 28, 2010

How Would You Like to Die?

Atul Gawande offers a thoughtful exploration of end-of-life options

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By Heather Horn

Jul 28, 2010

Obama on 'The View': Canny Decision or Unpresidential?

Maybe, just maybe, he should have picked a different show

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By Heather Horn

Jul 28, 2010

A New Take on JournoList: In Your Twenties, You Form Your 'Team'

One conservative who isn't angry about the liberal listserv

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By Heather Horn

Jul 27, 2010

The Conservative Case Against Climate Legislation

Ross Douthat advances it, liberals offer rebuttals, engaging debate ensues

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By Heather Horn

Jul 27, 2010

Can Democrats Force Greater Disclosure on Campaign Finance?

A crucial vote scheduled for this afternoon

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By Heather Horn

Jul 27, 2010

BP's New Chief Executive Greeted Warily

Will Robert Dudley be able to reverse the oil giant's fortunes and repair its public image?

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By Heather Horn

Jul 26, 2010

Here Comes the Debate Over Letting Tax Cuts Expire

The Democratic case, the Republican case, and some strategizing from both sides

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By Heather Horn

Jul 26, 2010

Blagojevich Closing Arguments: Ex Governor Could Face Up to 415 Years

Racketeering, bribery, and conspiracy, oh my

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By Heather Horn

Jul 26, 2010

Op-Ed Spotlight: U.S. Captain Explains Why America Needs Soccer

John Harkes makes the case for a nationwide surge

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By Heather Horn

Jul 26, 2010

Predictions as Hayward and BP Part Ways

The chief executive is expected to be out by tomorrow

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By Heather Horn

Jul 24, 2010

When Is Affirmative Action Unfair?

A Democratic Senator comes out against diversity programs, igniting fierce debate

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By Heather Horn

Jul 23, 2010

BP Braces for Lawsuits

How much will they cost? And is BP buying scientists' silence?

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By Heather Horn

Jul 22, 2010

Former Media Mogul Conrad Black Released on Bail

Will he, in due time, be acquitted? And could more white-collar convicts follow?

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