“Don’t put Mountain Dew in a baby bottle”
In rural America, even in 2012, pregnant women and new moms need lots of help in the basics
Friday, Aug 10, 2012 11:44 AM UTC 24Life Health, Parenting, Editor's Picks
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Healthcare in Appalachia: Dying for a ride
No matter what changes we make to healthcare, in rural America, simply getting to the doctor is a big problem
Thursday, Aug 9, 2012 11:45 AM UTC 11Life Health
Diabetes in Appalachia: “Just give me a pill”
In Appalachia, fighting diabetes means battling a culture where even vegetables tend to be covered in bacon fat
Wednesday, Aug 8, 2012 11:45 AM UTC 72Life Health, Editor's Picks, Diabetes
Paul Krugman, European celebrity
In the United States, Krugman writes a newspaper column. In Europe, his ideas make headlines
Saturday, Jun 2, 2012 7:00 PM UTC 162Politics Paul Krugman, Europe
Obama faces Armageddon
The trouble in Greece may be Mitt Romney's best shot at winning the White House
Saturday, May 26, 2012 7:00 PM UTC 70Politics European Financial Crisis
Europe’s dirty secrets
The EU's future will become clearer this week, as Francois Hollande meets Angela Merkel before heading to the U.S.
Monday, May 14, 2012 7:14 PM UTC 20Politics Europe
Europe’s far right marches on
From France to Norway, the far right is at its greatest strength since World War II
Saturday, Apr 28, 2012 1:00 PM UTC 61Politics Europe
Sayonara, Sarko!
He'll likely lose reelection. And in France's Sunday contest, the real winner could be a spoiler on the left
Saturday, Apr 21, 2012 1:00 PM UTC 38News Editor's Picks, France
Gunter Grass was right
His controversial poem about Israel may have lacked elegance, but it was also a dire warning about war with Iran
Saturday, Apr 14, 2012 12:00 PM UTC 200News Germany, Israel, Poetry
The “NGOs” that spooked Egypt
History shows that the country is right to regard some U.S.-backed aid organizations warily
Saturday, Apr 7, 2012 3:00 PM UTC 29News Egypt
Abortion war hits Britain
U.S.-style protests and Breitbart-like tactics have given the British anti-abortion movement new life
Thursday, Apr 5, 2012 6:00 PM UTC 19News Abortion
Does Obama’s baritone give him an edge?
A powerful voice is a "god-given sound," says opera's Lotfi Mansouri. Obama's baritone seems to have that magic. Clinton's higher-pitched voice, not so much.
Thursday, Feb 28, 2008 11:51 AM UTC 69All Salon 2008 Elections
Mad cow madness
Hysteria over infected cattle has overtaken France -- and the rest of Europe may not be far behind.
Friday, Dec 8, 2000 8:31 PM UTCLife
“Lives of the Psychics” and “The Second Creation”
One book tries to pass off psychic hooey as science, and the other reveals the creativity at the heart of great biology research.
Thursday, Jul 27, 2000 7:00 PM UTCEntertainment Books
“What's Love Got To Do with It? A Critical Look at American Charity” by David Wagner
An argument that American charity lines the pockets of the well-heeled while it screws the poor.
Friday, Feb 4, 2000 5:00 PM UTCEntertainment Books
A bittersweet saga in Sicily
An innocent visit to an "ancient" village fertility fest reveals a multilayered history of feuding families, conniving communists and failing farms.
Saturday, Oct 9, 1999 4:00 PM UTCLife Travel
“The Coming of the Night”
The gay novelist veers toward camp and very nearly touches greatness.
Wednesday, Sep 8, 1999 4:00 PM UTCEntertainment Books
“Magnificent Corpses”
A guide to saints' relics in Europe should satisfy the most grisly-minded readers.
Thursday, Aug 5, 1999 4:00 PM UTCEntertainment Religion, Catholicism, Books
“The Elusive Embrace”
Reflecting on questions of love, lust and gay identity, a classical scholar turns up meaning in unexpected places.
Thursday, Jun 3, 1999 4:00 PM UTCEntertainment LGBT, Books
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