Timothy Caulfield (Alberta): From Kim Kardashian to Dr. Oz: The Future Relevance of Popular Culture to Our Health and Health Policy. Brazil in free fall: This was supposed to be a triumphal year for Brazil — instead, Brazil has entered the year of ungovernability. Joshua Simon on why Obama honored Cuban hero Jose Marti in Havana. What is the point of critics? AO Scott defends his craft, arguing that criticism has never been more necessary. Reminder: Liberalism is working, and Marxism has always failed. Erik Prince in the hot seat: Blackwater’s founder is under investigation for money laundering, ties to Chinese intel, and brokering mercenary services. Dilley in retrospect: Barbara Eisold on how humanitarian needs expose machismo (and part 2). Study finally shows a causal link between body size and success.
