Marx, Public Choice Theory, and the Utility-Maximizing Consumer
May 10th, 2013
“Letter From Cuba: The Religious Revival of a Communist State”By Antal Neville
Los Angeles Review of Books
Mission Accomplished: On "Zero Dark Thirty"
In defense of Kathryn Bigelow's Best Picture-nominated film
February 24th, 2013
Molly Ringwald on "When It Happens to You"
I always feel much calmer when my characters are in turmoil
November 29th, 2012
The Most Romantic Story Ever Told
On 'Beauty and the Beast'
October 11th, 2012
Mythmaking in Dawson City: A Nepali Searches for Canadianness
Falling under the strange spell of a Canadian tradition.
September 7th, 2012
My Sea: A Personal Journey through the Literature of the Salton Sea
August 26th, 2012
The Mormon Chronicles: A Meditation in Four Parts
August 26th, 2012
The Mormon Candidate
Mitt Romney has described his faith as “the single most important influence in his life.” He did not go into details.
August 26th, 2012
The Mark of Capone: Chicago Violence Then and Now
August 23rd, 2012
My Stephen King Problem: A Snob’s Notes
On the beguiling appeal of Mr. King
July 3rd, 2012
The Memory Hole Riot and Rodney King
Rest in Peace, Rodney.
July 2nd, 2012
Marilynne Robinson and the Miraculous Privilege of Existence
"For Robinson, America has declined because of pervasive and corrosive ideologies that ascribe human motivation solely to self-interest."
May 22nd, 2012
Mr. Amis's Planet
Martin Amis has always been a casualty of his own biography.
April 25th, 2012
The Marriage Prop
The Prop 8 trial is, in fact, one of the greatest stories of our time.
February 12th, 2012
Mentors: Steven Corbin
A reminiscence of his mentor, writing instructor, and friend.
January 7th, 2012
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Jon Wiener
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Percival Everett
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