From Harper's, justice after Bush: Scott Horton on prosecuting an outlaw administration. From In These Times, an article on two dangerous Bush-Cheney myths. From The Hindu, why do Indians, across the political spectrum, seem to crave Western approval for their actions, policies and prejudices? How footnotes changed history: We all know about great heroes and epic battles, but the course of history often hinges on small accidents of chance; here are the slip-ups and lucky escapes that changed the world. Why do apologies for history sometimes work and sometimes don't? From Index on Censorship, Salman Rushdie’s critics lost the battle, but they won the war against free speech, says Kenan Malik; and a return to law and order, national pride and upright morals is colliding with Russia’s exuberant and skandal-seeking art world. How do you draw the line between art and craft? David McFadden, head curator of the Museum of Arts and Design in New York, says don't bother. An interview with Mickey Rapkin, author of Pitch Perfect: The Quest for Collegiate a Cappella Glory. A review of Future Imperfect. Technology and Freedom in an Uncertain World by David D. Friedman. From Thermopylae to the Twin towers: An article on the West’s selective reading of history. A look at what science says about enlightened sex. Here are 10 fixes for the planet.
