China’s population-control policy has depressing consequences for its men.

Forget about North Korea and The Interview: For decades Hollywood has been censoring its own output to protect access to the Chinese market.

Are Republicans working toward a model for governance?

Single-payer is dead in Vermont, which means it is, for now, dead nationwide. In that context, health care reform is more important than ever.

The number is a huge increase—but also a drop in the bucket.

Vladimir Putin bought the French people a Christmas tree, even as he deepens ties with Marine Le Pen’s National Front.

The traditional Via Meadia Yule Blog continues today, Boxing Day, with the second of the Thirteen Posts of Christmas. From Christmas Eve through to Twelfth Night, we explore the Christmas story and the ideas behind the celebration.

Al Jazeera shuts down its Egyptian network in an apparent attempt by the Qatari government to restore ties.

Gas prices have fallen for nearly three months straight—a record decline, according to AAA.

Saudi Arabia’s oil minister insists his country can live with $20 per barrel oil. Is he right?