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 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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...