Noah Berlatsky

Daredevil focuses on the dynamics of heroism—the display of strength and violence as a way to distance oneself from weakness.

Bulimia.com has reworked superhero images to show more realistic body types—and their efforts are valuable in more than the expected ways.

As a parent, you tend to assume that you have some say in forming your child's mental landscape. Then Santa comes along.

The acclaimed solo album of former Danity Kane member Dawn Richard raises questions about the very nature of "cred." Is pop antitethical to artistry?

Is the gender of the philosopher a marginal curiosity—or is it more central?

If you want America to relearn how to hate white Jews, the quickest way to do that is to associate them with black people.

With the prospect of another Bush/Clinton presidential contest looming as ominously as Donald Trump's hairpiece, the word "dynasty" seems to be frothing off of many a pundit's keyboard. "Clinton, Bush struggle to shed dynasty labels," a Washington Post headline declared.

These covers remind us of the lengthy, rich—but often obscured—history of female songwriters.

Why should prostitution be illegal? And, more specifically why should male prostitution be illegal?

Talking about race can get you into a lot of trouble . . . especially if you don't have a lot of class power or status.