Today in Slate: Republicans vs. Economics; Plus, A Defense of Rap Rock

Today: September 12, 2011 Republicans vs. Economics Does the GOP oppose Obama's jobs plan for ideological reasons or political ones? By Jacob Weisberg READ FULL STORY | More News and Politics Lady Gaga Pop's leading conservative. By Nathan Heller READ FULL STORY | More News and Politics A Defense of Rap Rock. Yes, a Defense of Rap Rock. Tony Bennett on What He Wishes He Said to Amy Winehouse Ten Bizarre Animal-Smuggling Incidents   Advertisement   Briefing Are airline tickets cheaper on 9/11? Men are finished: How you can watch—and participate in—the live Slate/Intelligence Squared debate on Sept. 20 at NYU. News & Politics Lunch with Shi Yongxin, the abbot of the Shaolin Temple. Conspiracy theories of 9/11, a bruised Glee star and Perry vs. Romney: The week's most interesting Slate stories. Arts Alfred Kazin's Journals: Why he called himself a writer, not a critic. Mary Timony interview: The Wild Flag guitarist talks about bear masks, Guitar Hero, and her new supergroup. Life Dear Prudence: My boyfriend is a reformed swinger. Battlefield 3: Why aren't there any civilians in military video games? Business & Tech Michael Arrington, TechCrunch: How the site changed startup culture. Sept. 11 anniversary: Can brain research keep us safe? Science Gay blood donors: Want to end the ban? Tell us what you do in bed. Contagion: Could they really make a vaccine so quickly?

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