The Culture Of Trauma
Andrew Sullivan The Daily Dish Jun 16 08What affects us is naturally related to our own culturally-rooted sense of honor, shame and horror: One of the most powerful things to come out of both a historical view and contemporary research is that our beliefs about how should... Full story...
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Have We Done Enough Yet?
Andrew Sullivan The Daily Dish 6 hours agoThe critical question on the credit crisis. [H]istory teaches an important lesson: that big banking crises are ultimately solved by throwing in large dollops of public money, and that early and decisive government action, whether to recapitalise banks or take.
The Human Valium
Andrew Sullivan The Daily Dish 7 hours agoObama's not-so-secret weapon in an international crisis: his calm. McCain's not-so-secret liability in a tense election: his hotheadedness.
The Last Laugh Of Cardinal Newman
Andrew Sullivan The Daily Dish 8 hours agoThe Vatican, in preparation for the beatification of John Henry Newman, decided to disinter the famous cardinal's remains from the burial ground he wanted.
"Break the Back Of The Enemy"
Andrew Sullivan The Daily Dish 8 hours agoA chilling video from Wasilla by Max Blumenthal that helps explain more deeply how Palin is a product of some of the most extreme forms of Christianism that exist.
The Odd Lies Of Sarah Palin XIX: Abuse Of Power
Andrew Sullivan The Daily Dish 9 hours agoThe legislative report is very clear. Shall we review its findings in its own language? Finding Number One, released Friday afternoon: For the reasons explained in section IV of this report, I find that Governor Sarah Palin abused her power.
The Market As A False God
Andrew Sullivan The Daily Dish 9 hours agoA snippet from a 1999 Atlantic piece by Harvey Cox on economic theology: In days of old, seers entered a trance state and then informed anxious seekers what kind of mood the gods were in, and whether this was an.
Risk-Sharing
Andrew Sullivan The Daily Dish 10 hours agoRonald Brownstein has an eye-opening article on the problems with McCain's healthcare plan: McCain's approach would save people money when they are young but expose them to greater financial and health risks as they age.
Human Dignity In Very Cool Font Animation
Andrew Sullivan The Daily Dish 10 hours agoA gorgeous visual play on the words in th Universal Declaration of Human Rights: More info on the video project here.
Letter By A West Virginian
Andrew Sullivan The Daily Dish 10 hours agoA resident wrestles with the racism in his state and how it has been portrayed.
Voting Beans
Andrew Sullivan The Daily Dish 11 hours agoAh, the good old days. Jill Lepore details how we used to vote: Americans used to vote with their voices—viva voce—or with their hands or with their feet.
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