Bristol Palin
The Palin family fishbowl
For someone who hates the ‘lamestream media,’ the rogue politician sure invites them in a lot
Stardom and politics
Comedians in Washington, politicians on TV—welcome to the new entertainment-political complex
Friend in high places, Dog tired and Bubba’s other bombshell
Newsmakers of the week
Newsmakers: Next generation
From the Summer ’09 Newsmakers family edition
We must close the absurdity gap
France gets a first lady who posed naked. America gets Sarah Palin. We get Brad Wall.
Newsmakers: The Usual Suspect — Mom
Motherhood is on trial this year, as mothers—famous and infamous, single and married, with one child or 14—come under intense scrutiny. And everyone has an opinion.
Two babies better than one
So far, here at the Convention, I have heard nothing but positive and supportive reactions to the Palin-daughter teenage pregnancy. At a party for delegates this evening one woman was raving about how it is “so cool” that McCain chose Palin even though he already knew about it. I think on balance this is going to help McCain.