From Asia Times, Chan Akya on why markets love dictators; and the shape of US populism: Henry CK Liu on a rich free-market legacy — for some — and the long-term effects of the Civil War. Daniel Gross on how Roosevelt-era reforms are saving capitalism—again. British artist-writer Graham Rawle resisted the idea of printing Woman’s World, a new novel about a possibly homicidal cross-dresser. Wherefore, Gore? If he gets in at all, his part may be Mr. Unity, after last primaries are done. Global warming, nuclear terrorism, pestilence and asteroids—what will you do when the world ends? Andrew Miller is worried, and bracing himself for The End Of The World As We Know It. It's better to give than receive: Philanthropists aren't being that altruistic. From Discover, here are 20 things you didn't know about sex — and you thought you knew everything. More on Martha Nussbaum's Liberty of Conscience. A review of Unruly Americans and the Origins of the Constitution by Woody Holton. A review of Worlds at War: The 2,500-Year Struggle between East and West by Anthony Pagden (and more). A look at how "gay" became children's insult of choice. The McCain Mutiny: Correcting media myths—and erecting new ones. Why we should fear a McCain presidency: Some of the worst 20th century catastrophes were caused by brave men with a passionate sense of national mission.
