From The Public Eye, Michelle Goldberg reviews The Transparent Cabal: The Neoconservative Agenda, War in the Middle East, and the National Interest of Israel by Stephen J. Sniegoski; a look at how the battle over labor law reform shows the true power of the Right; remembering the New Right: Political strategy and the building of the GOP coalition; and from movements to mosques, informants endanger democracy. Rise of the Sultans: How far will Iran's rulers go to consolidate their power? Bringing up Princess: Megan Basham on turning girls into narcissists. A review of The Modern Girl Around the World: Consumption, Modernity and Globalization. A review of A Short History of Women by Kate Walbert (and more). Naomi Wold on feminism and the male brain. What does the research about how gender influences judging actually say? Conservatism and the university curriculum: If they can find time for feminist theory, they can find time for Edmund Burke. Nearly independent day: Greenland gives Denmark the cold shoulder, but would it ever be viable as a country? "The Star-Spangled Banner" has got to go, but what should replace it? A review of Capture the Flag: A Political History of American Patriotism by Woden Teachout. Alexander Cockburn becomes an American.
