The XX Factor : Christopher Hitchens

Do I Really Care About the Temporary Preacher-in-Chief?

E.J. Graff — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:47:00 GMT

Well, Hanna , I don't think anyone is advocating censoring Warren. He has the same freedom to speak as does every other American, and certainly far more access to public forums. Nor do I think that failing to ask him to give the inaugural prayer would...(read more)

Bias Cuts Both Ways

Melinda Henneberger — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 16:50:00 GMT

Obama hasn't banished anyone, Dahlia , and that's what's giving us such agita. (Well, not all of us; Sara has casually lumped pro-lifers like me in with the "anti-gay bigots'' that those who are on the side of tolerance and inclusion must guard against...(read more)

Obama in the News Today

Meghan O'Rourke — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:45:00 GMT

Interesting post by Andrew Sullivan in response to Hitchens' current piece in Slate about Obama and cynicism. I have to say I'm with Sullivan on this one. I think if the mask were going to come off Obama and reveal some foul, calculating monster within,...(read more)