Today in Salon: Freedom fighter

Today in Salon: Wednesday September 10, 2008

Freedom fighter Alaskan Independence Party chairwoman Lynette Clark talks about why she doesn't identify herself as an American, and about her kindred spirit Sarah Palin By David Talbot

Open Salon OPEC and the Supply of Oil What's the right C-section rate? Higher than you think The Books Sarah Palin Would Burn

"Celebration" crackdown hurts college football The NCAA's ham-fisted enforcement is a threat to the best thing about the game: the intense, celebratory atmosphere. By King Kaufman

John McCain is connecting with voters But make no mistake: Barack Obama retains some important built-in advantages. By Walter Shapiro

How Democrats are fighting back against Sarah Palin The Obama campaign is working the press, avoiding a full-scale assault, and waiting for Palin-mania to subside. But is that a smart strategy? By Mike Madden

Fresh blood for the vampire A beady-eyed McCain gets a boost from the charismatic Sarah Palin, a powerful new feminist -- yes, feminist! -- force. Plus: Obama must embrace his dull side. By Camille Paglia

When kids become mass murderers What turns an angry, alienated teen into a school shooter -- and what can we do it about it? By Laura Miller

Pissed about Palin McCain's running mate is a Christian Stepford wife in a sexy librarian costume. Women, it's time to get furious. By Cintra Wilson

America is scaring the hell out of us Canadians! I used to think America was just weird; now it's feeling a lot like 1932. By Cary Tennis

The K Chronicles "New parent" tired? All is forgiven. By Keith Knight

George Bush with big hair The hustling Evangelical with ethics issues and a chip on her shoulder could be our first woman president. By Garrison Keillor

Video Dog Bateman: Pray for God's plan

Beyond the Multiplex Gone fishin'! Back soon -- here's what awaits

War Room Palin's the real winner of earmark race Sarah Palin and the glass ceiling Lies, damn lies and Bill O'Reilly Gore looking to 2012? Quote of the day Top Lieberman staffer quits Obama's money troubles

Broadsheet Nature vs. nurture, like you've never seen them before Do I hear $1M for the virgin? Political displays of affection Japan's first female P.M.?

How the World Works Have curry spices, will travel The bicycle theory of the Tao Thou shalt not subprime Brother, can you spare $50 billion?

Panel o' Experts standings: Week 1 Sporting News scribe Vinnie Iyer takes the early lead in this year's contest between "experts," computers, kids, porn stars and you. King Kaufman

Joan Walsh Crazy time

Mr. Smith makes a "Porno" Kevin Smith explains how he got the imaginary poo and fake sex in "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" past those dirty minds at the MPAA. By Stephanie Zacharek

ESPN just shows the game The new, football-focused "Monday Night Football" delivers a delightfully sideline-reporter-free evening. And the hideous Raiders. King Kaufman

The dominatrix Sarah Palin is trying to seduce independent voters. But she comes across like a whip-wielding mistress who wants to discipline a naughty America. By Gary Kamiya

Glenn Greenwald Do journalists have any obligations beyond their self-interest?

Can I stop my aging parents from suing each other into oblivion? Divorced, they've been squabbling in courts for over a decade. By Cary Tennis

Why Democrats shouldn't panic about McCain's poll bounce -- yet While there are some worrying long-term trends for Barack Obama, there are also some caveats about the size of McCain's post-convention, post-Palin surge. By Paul Maslin

What's the difference between Palin and Muslim fundamentalists? Lipstick A theocrat is a theocrat, whether Muslim or Christian. By Juan Cole

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