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From The New Yorker, Louis Menand on Arthur Koestler and his century. From Harper's, Luke Mitchell on understanding Obamacare; and Gideon Lewis-Kraus is on the frontiers of federalism and dope. From Vanity Fair, Christopher Hitchens write in defense of foxhole atheists: It’s no secret that conservative Christians dominate the U.S. military, but when higher-ups start talking about conversion missions, it’s time to worry. Andrew Potter on the rise of Culture 2.0. We take pictures, therefore we are: A review of The Framed World: Tourism, Tourists and Photography. Harold Meyerson on America's decade of dread. The “perfect” apology, if there is such a thing, can be whittled into three pieces, each of which is well illustrated in a letter that Emily Post dreamt up for 1922’s Etiquette. A review of Anthropological Intelligence: The Deployment and Neglect of American Anthropology in the Second World War by David H. Price. Learning to Text: Don’t LOL at death, and other tips. Tiger Woods is the reason Americans cannot get universal health care — allegorically speaking. From Saturday Evening Post, an article on plane crashes, the Libyan desert, and children’s literature. The Family Jewels: In time for Christmas, a look at Christianity's best relics. For those concerned with the “Death of West,” some comfort can be found in the fact that what is taboo in western Europe and America is a national priority in the Russian Motherland. A look at how feminine beauty thrives on competition. A look at why Examiner.com tops Google results. Hanna Rosin on how Oral Roberts launched the prosperity gospel (and more).