Criticism

Freeing God And Religion From The Confines Of Faith And Reason

Alan Lurie | Posted 11.16.2009 | Living


Alan Lurie

Let's be honest; we like extreme views: Such strong, black and white positions are more exciting and accessible, especially relating to such complex issues as religion and faith.

Newsweek Ed's Poem Skewers Lou Dobbs

John Lundberg | Posted 11.13.2009 | Living


John Lundberg

Lou Dobbs resigned from CNN on Wednesday night. Newsweek's longtime senior editor Jerry Adler published a poem in honor of the occasion entitled "Goodbye, Mr. Dobbs."

"15 Minutes" vs. 90 Years: How the Algonquin Round-Table Went Viral Before the Internet

Nat Benchley | Posted 11.13.2009 | New York


Nat Benchley

Anywhere there is printing these days (ink or pixels), you will find references to the Algonquin Round Table. So, what is it with the adulation of a bunch of "tipsy quipsters"?

Resisting the Urge to Gossip

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 11.06.2009 | Living


Dr. Irene S. Levine

Managers need to find ways to promote informal communication while minimizing destructive gossip and knife-in-the-back criticism that impairs relationships, lowers morale, and decreases productivity.

The State of the Crime Novel

Jason Pinter | Posted 11.05.2009 | Books


Jason Pinter

I've asked six of the most renowned crime fiction critics in the country to weigh in with their thoughts on the state of the crime novel. I hope you find their responses as interesting as I did.

Some Notes on Bob Dylan's Song "I and I"

Stephen C. Rose | Posted 10.18.2009 | Entertainment


Stephen C. Rose

Dylan has become an aspect of life for those who make his huge contribution so. This is not fandom. It's a sagacious use of time.

"How Am I Doing?" The One Question That Can Change All Of Your Relationships

Jack Canfield | Posted 10.08.2009 | Living


Jack Canfield

If you are not moving closer to what you want, you probably aren't doing enough asking.

Nine Myths About Public Schools

Gerald Bracey | Posted 09.25.2009 | Politics


Gerald Bracey

The schools were to blame for letting the Russians get into space first: Granddaddy of all slanders and a great illustration of the absolute nuttiness with which people talk about education.

Curious Criticism?

Dr. Hendrie Weisinger | Posted 08.24.2009 | Living


Dr. Hendrie Weisinger

Giving and taking criticism productively is a key attribute of successful individuals, marriages, and organizations.

Staying Cool Under Pressure

Nicole Williams | Posted 08.17.2009 | Living


Nicole Williams

Here, some tips inspired by Sonya Sotomayer when faced with criticism in your own line of work.

The Ups and Downs of Living with Learning Disabilities

Quinn Bradlee | Posted 05.30.2009 | Living


Quinn Bradlee

I write about "screw-ups" to show that they happen all the time to people with and without learning disabilities.

Ask Maddisen: How to Forgive Yourself for Judging Yourself

Maddisen K. Krown | Posted 05.23.2009 | Living


Maddisen K. Krown

Dear Maddisen, I am highly self critical, self judgmental, and even cruel to myself with my thoughts and my mental talk.

Defending Obama's NCAA Picks and Leno Appearance

Casey Gane-McCalla | Posted 04.21.2009 | Politics


Casey Gane-McCalla

Millions of hardworking people fill out March Madness brackets every year. Its nice to think of Obama as regular American guy with regular habits despite his extraordinary responsibilities.

He Fails, We Fail

Gotham Chopra | Posted 02.23.2009 | Politics


Gotham Chopra

Although I have stored up my own reserve of cynicism for just how much the messiah can achieve, you have to realize that hoping to see Obama fail is plain self-defeating.

8 Tips For Dealing With Criticism

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 02.07.2009 | Living


Gretchen Rubin

I have a very hard time being criticized, corrected, or accused - even of the smallest mistakes - and I react very angrily. I've wrestled this instinc...

Crossing the Boundary

Tabby Biddle | Posted 01.05.2009 | Living


Tabby Biddle

What held me back over and over from getting serious about this and taking my writing to the next level was the fear of writing from a personal place and others judging me.

Ending Blame And Criticism In Your Close Relationships

Kathlyn and Gay Hendricks | Posted 09.29.2008 | Living


Kathlyn and Gay Hendricks

Imagine a close relationship in which nobody ever criticizes or blames! We imagined it, almost thirty years ago, but at the time, imagining was all w...

Sam Stein

Kerry Blasts Clinton Camp's "Negative, Petty" Attacks

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics


Sen. John Kerry, the 2004 Democratic presidential nominee, took aim at Hillary Clinton on Monday, saying her criticism of Barack Obama's stance on the...