Gloria Steinem on how gender is probably the most restricting force in American life, whether the question is who must be in the kitchen or who could be in the White House (and a response). Angry White Man: James Kirchick on the bigoted past of Ron Paul (and selections). He's absurdly likeable, and a favorite of the faithful, but does Mike Huckabee have a prayer? Has Huckabee made irony the stalking horse for social conservatism? Evolution not '"just a theory", and yes, Huckabee, it does matter. Evolutionary politics: Why we should care what candidates think about biological evolution. Voting in the age of Dr. Phil: The presidential race isn't about issues; it's a search for the person who validates us. A review of books by the candidates. Here are proposed campaign slogans for the presidential candidates.
