From The Atlantic Monthly, after watching the primary season’s debates, James Fallows asks rhetorical questions; and Obama and McCain both say they want to usher in a new, less divisive brand of politics, but which of them has the better chance, and is bipartisanship still possible? A review of Makers and Takers: Why Conservatives Work Harder, Feel Happier, Have Closer Families, Take Fewer Drugs, Give More Generously, Value Honesty More, Are Less Materialistic and Envious, Whine Less And Even Hug Their Children More Than Liberals by Peter Schweizer. Hispanics are joining a long line of immigrants who eventually check “white.” American-style philanthropy is finally catching on in Europe. The introduction to The Steps to War: An Empirical Study by Paul D. Senese and John A. Vasquez. A review of The Forsaken: An American Tragedy in Stalin's Russia by Tim Tzouliadis (and more). From Portfolio, an interview with Nassim Nicholas Taleb.  How impostors like Clark Rockefeller capture our trust instantly, and why we're so eager to give it to them. From India's Frontline, a review of books on Bhagat Singh; and a review of books on social entrepreneurship. From Bangladesh's Forum, Fear of a Muslim Planet: An article on hip-hop's hidden history; and can you tell me how to get to Sisimpur? Here are the 5 most underrated Simpsons characters.