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Sarin Use in Syria 'Awakened World to a Grave Threat,' Says New Book Author
"I worry that we're entering a time where anti-democracy forces will see value in developing new kinds of chemical weapons, and—noting the disruptive impact of COVID-19—perhaps biological weapons."
Career Guru Fawn Germer Says Learn New Skills, Don't Rest on Your Laurels
"Companies care more about what you are going to do in the future than what you did 20 years ago."
'Don't Accept a Doctor's Recommendations Without Research,' Says Moeller
Best-selling author of the 'Get What's Yours' series Philip Moeller discusses how to get the best out of telemedicine, the most important thing a patient can do to advocate for him- or herself, how to ensure patients get just the right level of screening and more.
'Some Monuments Really Should Be Torn Down,' Says WWII Historian Keith Lowe
"it's not the people of yesteryear who have to live with these statues. Monuments are given pride of place in our public spaces, so we really need to weigh up what's more important to us: the memory of who we once were or the celebration of who we are now."
CIA Directors are Not 'Yes-Men'
"Right now we are suffering the catastrophic consequences of a president who paid no attention to the CIA's warnings about a coronavirus....CIA directors must be prepared to resist presidents who trample the rule of law."
Why Doomsday Prepping Isn't Pessimistic—It's Practical
"Have a backup for your backup—whether we're talking about computer data, access to your money or escape routes."
Miss Manners Shares How to Smile Behind a Mask
In this Q&A, Judith Martin, aka Miss Manners, shares her unvarnished views on emojis, over-the-top weddings and today's new foundation garments in light of COVID-19.
Bezos is Right —Amazon is Too Big To Fail, Says Writer Who Profiled Company
"Amazon's drive for automation in everything from its warehouses and delivery vans is likely to lead to massive unemployment, and business and governments will have to work together to find solutions to that."
Bestselling Author Judith Warner Tells Parents to Get Out of Middle School
"Parents shouldn't micromanage. And trying to 'work things out' with other parents just about always backfires."
Tim & Eric Want You to Confuse Their New Sitcom With 'Fuller House'
Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim spoke with Newsweek about how they want their surreal new show to remind viewers of classic sitcoms—that is, until "you start looking at the characters and the ideas."
NY Times Writer Jesse Wegman on Why We Should Abolish the Electoral College
"The Electoral College as it functions today damages our republic...Thanks to the winner-take-all rule used to award electors in 48 states, presidential campaigns focus almost entirely on a small handful of "battlegrounds" to the exclusion of the rest of the country."
Authors of 'A Century of Votes for Women' Weigh in on 'The Women's Vote'
"One thing we know for sure is that women voters are not a bloc...About half of white women will vote for the Republican candidate, while the vast majority of black women will support the Democratic nominee."
Historian Anne de Courcy on What We Can Learn From Coco Chanel
Can Coco Chanel's self-confidence can be an example for ambitious young women in business today?
DICK'S Sporting Goods' Ed Stack on Why He Stopped Selling Assault Rifles
"The terrible tragedy at Parkland had a profound impact on those students, their families, our nation and me personally."
Kelly McCreary on the Writers of 'Grey's Anatomy' and Getting Out the Vote
"It's a remarkable thing to be on the air for so long and to feel like each season is still something exciting to look forward to."
Music Journalist John O'Connell on David Bowie's Literary Influences
O'Connell interviewed Bowie in 2002, and he now shares his insights about Bowie and how his book on Bowie's literary influences came into being.
Willem Dafoe on The Lighthouse, Motherless Brooklyn and Loving to Complain
"The whole story that alludes to New York politics is invented and has certain resonances with what's going on in the world now," says Dafoe.
Sheldon Whitehouse On Impeachment, Court-Packing and "Getting to 67 Votes"
Whitehouse describes Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell as a "wily cat" and opines that there might already be "enough horror and resentment" in the Senate to convict Trump on impeachment articles.
Jennifer Morrison from 'This Is Us' on Joining the Much-Loved Cast
"The way the stories are told, you feel so close to all these characters and you feel so invested in their lives and the ups and downs," says Morrison.
Former U.S. Ambassador Michael McFaul on Trump Diplomacy and Ukraine
A staunch ally of pro-democracy Russians, McFaul is only the second U.S. ambassador to be declared persona non grata by the Russian government.
Q&A with Author Donna Freitas
"Schools are taking better measures to protect confidentiality and make the experience less intimidating. But it's difficult to understand exactly how hard it is to come forward unless you've been through it."
A Conversation With the Author of 'The Art of Noticing'
Walker opens up about his new book, 'The Art of Noticing,' and innovation in the digital age.
Talking 'The Office' With Author Shea Serrano
Who's the best regional manager in Dunder Mifflin history? Who has the better jumper: Kevin or Jim? Is Toby good? We ask Shea Serrano the important questions.
The Pleasure of Her Company
Eve Babitz was a legendary '70s "it" girl and a dishy chronicler of Los Angeles until the party stopped in the '90s. She may not be writing anymore, but she still has plenty to say.
Bob Woodward Wants You to Dig Deeper
The legendary "All the President's Men" reporter confesses his regrets and shares journalism secrets.
How MGMT Made an Anthem About Smartphone Addiction
The song is called "Time Spent Looking At my Phone," and it is frighteningly real.
Amanda Palmer on Her New Trump-Themed Music Video
The singer confronts politics and being a mother during the Trump era in her ambitious new video.
Tegan and Sara on Revisiting 'The Con' 10 Years Later
"It's making me want to make a really intimate and dark record," Tegan Quin says.
Q&A: Steve Martin on Bluegrass, Why He Ditched Movies
"I think a new comedian is Jerry Seinfeld. That's how behind the times I am."
How Donald Trump Distorts Reality Itself
A new book by the radio host Brooke Gladstone deconstructs the lies and dislocation of the early Trump era.