Currently in Salon

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  The best-case Afghanistan scenario
  Obama's plan may try to force rapid reconciliation among the country's warring factions
  By Joe Conason
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  Do Obama officials know what his Afghanistan plan is?
  What explains the completely contradictory statements from key aides on a central plank of the war strategy?
  Glenn Greenwald
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  Palin: Birthers have "fair question" about Obama
  Of Obama birth, the ex-governor says, "the public is still, rightfully, making it an issue" (Updated)
  Alex Koppelman
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  "Up in the Air": Take the next flight
  George Clooney sells a slick line of goods in this sort-of comedy about disconnection and economic instability
  By Stephanie Zacharek
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  "Tea Party: The Documentary Film"
  Conservatives turn out in Washington to celebrate a new movie about their rowdy anti-government rallies
  By Mike Madden
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  Pakistan, Taliban say bin Laden may be in Afghanistan
  Where should the U.S. even be looking for the terrorist leader?
  By Juan Cole
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  Without smart investments, high unemployment will be permanent
  It's going to take more than a White House jobs summit to revive the labor market
  By Robert Reich
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  "Everybody's Fine": Dysfunctional for the holidays
  Robert De Niro, Drew Barrymore, Kate Beckinsale and Sam Rockwell hash it out in this modestly pleasing drama
  By Stephanie Zacharek
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  Will the CT scan find my lost wallet?
  What are those radiology technicians staring at so intently? It makes one nervous
  By Cary Tennis
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  Whatever you do, don't dis Brazil
  A columnist who criticized the handling of a crash inquiry is being sued for defaming the country's honor. Huh?
  By Patrick Smith