Commentary - America's Future

By AF Editors • Jul 15,2009

Human Rights Watch — Raising Funds in Saudi Arabia

A fascinating exchange between Jeffrey Goldberg and Human Rights Watch Executive Director Ken Roth, all in response to this op-ed by David Bernstein. (Hat tip: MG)

By AF Editors • Jul 05,2009

I’ve got nothing to say about Sarah Palin

But I’ll recommend one thing – before digging in to the avalanche of commentary, read all of Palin’s own explanation of why she’s stepping down.

By AF Editors • Jul 01,2009

The GOP was doomed!

Analogies are flying. What year is this for Republicans? 1964? 1976? 1992? I think 1937 deserves more attention. I noticed this in a review of a book about FDR: Roosevelt...

By Sonny Bunch • Jun 05,2009

Stereotypes are fun!

Nikki Finke, at the tail end of a post about how to make sure Leno doesn’t end up cannibalizing Conan with his hour long show: Finally, rescue Amy Poehler from...

By Sonny Bunch • Jun 05,2009

The oncoming video game crash

Interesting stuff over at Slate’s business site, The Big Money, on Nintendo’s oncoming woes: Though the game industry won’t implode this year, there’s an analogy to be made between 1983...

By Sonny Bunch • Jun 04,2009

The Nationals Suck

I mean, the team (14-36) obviously sucks. But the front freaking office really sucks. All I wanted to do was watch Randy Johnson win his 300th game last night. That’s...