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Five Best Tuesday Columns

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Heidi Moore on Apple's tax holiday wish, Elizabeth Drew on Obama's Nixon moment, Ramesh Ponnuru on the GOP's scandal strategy, Rosie DiManno on Rob Ford's alleged drug habit, Amy Davidson on Star Trek's drone message.

By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 6, 2010

Top Tweets: Tumblr Outage Edition

On Twitter, the loss of a social networking site prompts an array of smart remarks

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By Ray Gustini

Dec 6, 2010

Whatever Happened to the War on Christmas?

The holiday wedge issue packs less punch this year

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By Heather Horn

Dec 2, 2010

The Consolation List: Weird Gifts Rich People Buy

You may not have money, but at least you have taste

Comments | 949 Views

By Alex Eichler

Dec 1, 2010

Under Pressure, National Portrait Gallery Removes 'Ant Crucifix' Video

Did John Boehner and Eric Cantor just become art censors?

Comments | 60 Views

By Ray Gustini

Nov 30, 2010

Top Tweets: Distracted Tuesday Edition

On Twitter, a struggle to remain focused

Comments | 30 Views

By Alex Eichler

Nov 30, 2010

Atheist Billboard on Nativity Scene: 'You Know It's a Myth'

Pretty much everyone else rolls their eyes

Comments | 2,232 Views

By John Hudson

Nov 30, 2010

In Middle Earth, Must All Hobbits Be White?

The film's casting director gets canned for seeking actors with "light skin tones"

Comments | 973 Views

By Alex Eichler

Nov 30, 2010

150 Years After the Civil War, Should We Be Swearing In Jefferson Davis?

Old concerns are given new life as the sesquicentennial approaches

Comments | 690 Views

By John Hudson

Nov 24, 2010

Happy Hour Vid: O'Reilly and Whoopi Engage, No One Walks Off Set

The two TV personalities mind their manners in the No Spin Zone

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By Ray Gustini

Nov 23, 2010

Top Tweets: Philadelphia Spectrum Demolition Edition

For a classic American venue, a date with the wrecking ball

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By Alex Eichler

Nov 23, 2010

13 New Organizations Added to Anti-Gay 'Hate Groups' List

Focus on the Family isn't on it

Comments | 1,016 Views

By Ray Gustini

Nov 22, 2010

Top Tweets: Thanksgiving Countdown Edition

Twitter gets ready to head home for the holidays

Comments | 498 Views

By Alex Eichler

Nov 22, 2010

What Pope Benedict XVI Did and Didn't Say About Condoms

He definitely didn't say we should all become male prostitutes

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By Erik Hayden

Nov 20, 2010

The Idea of Marriage Is Rapidly Changing

A Time/Pew Research poll shows a shift in Americans' attitudes

Comments | 422 Views

By Max Fisher

Nov 17, 2010

Was British Colonialism Good or Bad for India?

They were better than the French, at least

Comments | 12,639 Views

By Erik Hayden

Nov 13, 2010

Humanist Groups Aim to Push Back at 'Bible-Derived Morality'

By planning an advertising campaign in time for the holidays

Comments | 20 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Nov 12, 2010

The 11 Most Controversial Google Doodles

The uproar over its Veterans' Day logo was not the first time the logo has caused controversy

Comments | 1,686 Views

By Alex Eichler

Nov 11, 2010

Amazon Yanks 'Pedophile's Guide' From Its Kindle Store

Self-published book tried to "establish guidelines"

Comments | 171 Views

By Heather Horn

Nov 8, 2010

Eminent Late Historian Explains Why New York Will Endure

Tony Judt, who died this summer, contributes to the New York Times

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By Ray Gustini

Nov 8, 2010

By John Hudson

Nov 5, 2010

Why Are More Gay People Voting Republican?

On Tuesday, 31 percent of self-identified gays cast votes for Republicans

Comments | 1,393 Views

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