Commentary - America's Future

By Jerry Brito • May 16,2004

Return of the king

You Are The Quarry, pop icon Morrissey's first new album in seven years, is a triumphant return for the singer--even if it is a bit lopsided.

By Joanne McNeil • May 16,2004

Downloading depravity

I refreshed my web browser on the New York Times website to see a photo from Abu Ghraib change to one of Hugh Jackman tap dancing his way to a Tony award...

By AF Editors • May 15,2004

Blueprint for Victory

The key to President Bush's reelection: independent voters.

By Kelly Jane Torrance • May 15,2004

Short of Glorious

Looking for proof of life in that American institution, the short story, can seem like a fool’s errand. Few magazines publish short stories. Few Americans read them – you won’t...

By Adam B. Schaeffer • May 15,2004

No, Virginia, There is No Such Thing as School Choice

Virginia would seem to be a prime candidate for school-choice: It's mostly Republican, is quite religious, and tends to support family-values public policies. So why does it fare so poorly...

By David Skinner • May 15,2004

Interview With… Christopher Buckley

Christopher Buckley, author of many well-known Washington satires – Thank You for Smoking , Little Green Men , and the forthcoming Florence of Arabia – recently sat down for an interview with Doublethink editor David Skinner. The debriefing...