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What's the Public Option, Again?

Oct 20, 2009
Yes, a new poll shows strong support for a health-care public option. But even the pollsters aren't sure what it is. Why Congress should ignore the survey and do the right thing. Advocates of including a "public option" in a proposed h...

The Best Deal the GOP Will Get

Oct 13, 2009
The Senate Finance Committee passed Obamacare on Tuesday. Matthew Yglesias says if this bill doesn't pass the whole Senate, the president's next offer will be a far more bitter pill. In Finland last December, where taxes are 43.6 percent of ...

Iranians to Obama: Hush

Jun 17, 2009
Lipstick Jihad author Azadeh Moaveni says protesters in Tehran have a surprising view on Obama's silence: Keep it up. Plus, read more insight on Iran's election from other Daily Beast writers. Even during subdued times, Iranians tend to h...

Can These Two Horses Save Racing?

Jun 4, 2009
On Saturday, Calvin Borel will attempt to become the first jockey ever to win the Triple Crown on multiple horses. The stories of those two animals, Mine That Bird and Rachel Alexandra, and the people who care for them, say something about horse...

Rourke Trashes Penn

Dec 29, 2008
In a private text message obtained by The Daily Beast, Mickey Rourke bashes Sean Penn-his chief rival in the Oscar race-as a "homophobe" and an "average" actor. Whistleblower has learned from several entertainment industry sources that...

Week In Red Carpet

Nov 26, 2009
Cate Blanchett brightens up New York City in Armani Prive, Rihanna dazzles in Marchesa, and Natalie Portman demonstrates refinement in Jason Wu. Click the Image to View Our Gallery of the Week in Red Carpet Plus: Check out more of the latest...

Memories in the Facebook Age

Nov 26, 2009
Richard Rushfield was confident his new memoir of his college years was accurate, until his friends' Facebook profiles began to contradict him. How social networking affects the past-and revives old feuds. Around 2004, I began writing the memoirs...

The Yes List - Norah Jones Rocks Soft

Nov 26, 2009
Each week, The Daily Beast scours the cultural landscape to choose three top picks. This week, Norah Jones' soft rock edge, a Disney princess for the Obama era, and David Hockney shows his Impressionist side. Norah Jones Rocks Soft Three years...

The Weekend Crossword: "Second Helpings"

Nov 26, 2009
The Daily Beast presents the perfect weekend entertainment for novices and seasoned cruciverbalists alike. Solve the crossword from the comfort of your own computer-or print it out and take it anywhere. Instructions: To begin The Daily Beast's...

6 Secrets of Perfect Gift Giving

Nov 26, 2009
As holiday shopping season begins, Lee Eisenberg reports on the keys to choosing foolproof presents. Tip No. 1? Don't wait until Black Friday. With the fury of Black Friday upon us, it strikes me there are two ways to gear up for the impending...


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