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Rational Irrationality

Mitt’s Bain Counterattackby John Cassidy

Romney gave five interviews in an attempt to defend himself, but he didn’t put the story to bed—not by a long shot…
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Culture Desk

Sponsoring Your Worldby Ian Crouch

Product sponsorship of public places is starting to resemble the corporate end times that once existed only in speculative fiction…
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Close Read

Penn State’s Shameby Amy Davidson

Louis Freeh’s report, and the shocking number of people involved in covering up Jerry Sandusky’s crimes.
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Page-Turner

Mavis Gallant’s Crooked Agentby Jessica Weisberg

Jacques Chambrun was a smooth New York-based literary figure with a penchant for pinstripe suits and stealing his clients’ money…

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