In God We MustPoint, Texas (pop. 792) is not the easiest place for a single lesbian to raise her child. But neither her sexuality nor her unwed parenthood are enough to make Renee Johnson an American conservative's worst nightmare. As she explained to me when I met her at Rains County Library, "I'd rather have a big 'L' or 'lesbian' written across my shirt than a big 'A' or 'atheist', because people are going to handle it better."
Slate Seeking Photo InternSlate is offering a paid internship with the photo/art department. We are looking for a highly energetic, organized individual who has a keen visual sense. The intern will assist with photo research, building slide shows and editing photos. This is not a shooting internship; however, there will be opportunities for photo assignments. We are looking for someone who has a sense of how to identify a great photo and is a talented researcher, capable of tracking down obscure images and navigating online photo databases. Strong writing and social media skills are a huge plus. A sense of humor is critical. The intern will be working closely with Slate's photo editor and the design team as well as various writers and editors. Self-starters will leave the five-month position with an expanded portfolio and serious hands on experience. This is a 25-to-40-hour-a-week position. We are looking to fill the post ASAP. Please send a résumé, link to any relevant online work and brief statement of interest to vivian.selbo@slate.com.
Mitt Wins Nevada With Friends and FamilyLAS VEGAS—"It's a very scripted process," warns Mary Burgar, our caucus captain. "I apologize in advance if it looks like I'm reading from something. It's because I'm reading from something."
Better Than Burgers and BeersThe term refers to partying in a parking lot, but college and NFL football fans across the country treat tailgating as over-the-top celebrations with enviable food.
In TandemWhat would it be like to be the first three-time Golden Palm winners in Cannes history?" It was the question Belgium's Dardenne brothers were asked as regularly as a gong at the last festival. Their newest film, Le Gamin au Vélo (The Kid with a Bike), was adored by critics and audiences. It's a hugely touching redemption tale about a 12-year-old boy, rejected by his father, who is rescued from the temptations of crime and delinquency by a caring young woman. Think early Truffaut with a sobering dash of Bresson.
Colbert v. the Supreme Court, Redesigning the Keyboard, and the Coming Divorce Boom"Colbert v. the Court: Why, in the battle over Citizens United, the Supreme Court never had a chance," by Dahlia Lithwick. Stephen Colbert's super PAC is no joke. It's raised over $1 million, and Colbert's managed to become a leading critic of the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision from his comedy platform. Will Colbert's super PAC pack a long term punch for the campaign finance system?
The World's Most Popular Online NewspaperThe world's most popular online newspaper is not the New York Times, USA Today, or the Wall Street Journal. You may not have ever visited it on purpose. If you're American, you may not have even heard of it. It's the Daily Mail.
NFL 2011Tom Brady is a fortunate guy. At this point in his career, a fourth Super Bowl win seems like cosmic overkill: He already has three championship rings, he's a lock for the Hall of Fame, and he's married to a supermodel who's nearly a billionaire on her own. At the same time, it's impossible not to admire his on-field ability. Brady has crafted himself into the perfect NFL quarterback—accurate, smart, and in complete control at all times. In an era when NFL defenses are more complicated than ever, Brady instantly processes the information thrown at him on every play—Who's rushing me? Who's dropping back? What coverage are they in?—and translates it into action.
Freudian SlipIn his first Gawker column on Wednesday, an anonymous therapist discussed the challenges of dealing with physically deformed patients, described counseling a confessed rapist, and revealed some clients' troubling confessions. (One patient tried to sodomize his dog.) Although the patients weren't named, some commenters wondered whether such disclosures are ethical. Can your shrink spill your secrets?
Super Bowl XLVI's Darth Vader KidWhat is this year's worst Super Bowl commercial? Does Volkswagen's latest Star Wars ad live up to the Darth Vader kid original? How disappointing was the return of Ferris Bueller? Join Slate columnist Seth Stevenson and Slate culture editor John Swansburg for a live Facebook discussion about the ads of Super Bowl XLVI. Check back here or on our Facebook page on Monday at 2 p.m. EST to participate in the chat!
