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Ask Barney Frank Anything

Readers ask the Massachusetts Democrat about his biggest criticism of Obama, how Congress has changed during his four-decade-long tenure—and his recent gay wedding.

A reader asks Barney Frank: How was the wedding?

A reader asks Barney Frank: What do you feel is the biggest misconception of Dodd-Frank from its critics?

Culture

Ask Hanna Rosin Anything

Readers ask the author of 'The End of Men: And the Rise of Women' about the perils of today's hook-up culture, whether discrimination is responsible for the wage gap, and whether the so-called 'end of men' is good for women.

A reader asks Hanna Rosin: Is the 'end of men' good for women?

A reader asks Hannah Rosin: To what extent is the wage gap due to discrimination? Other factors?

Comedy

Ask John Hodgman Anything

Readers ask the comedian, actor, and author how to prepare for the apocalypse, the best part about appearing on 'The Daily Show,' and how to grow a proper mustache.

A reader asks John Hodgman: Any advice for how to grow a proper mustache?

A reader asks John Hodgman: Who is the funniest person in the world?

Race Matters

Ask Ta-Nehisi Coates Anything

Readers ask 'Atlantic' columnist Ta-Nehisi Coates about whether the GOP is racially motivated, black figures who hinder race relations, and what Trayvon Martin meant to him.

A reader asks Ta-Nehisi Coates: When were you most disappointed in President Obama?

Ask Ta-Nehisi Coates Anything: Which black figures hinder race relations?

Media

Ask Tina Brown Anything

Readers ask 'Newsweek' & The Daily Beast's editor-in-chief about the controversial magazine cover she killed, her most satisfying achievement at 'The New Yorker,' and why she moved across the pond.

A reader asks Tina Brown: What have you loved most about coming to America? Disliked the most?

A reader asks Tina Brown: Which Newsweek cover were you most apprehensive about running and why?

Darwinian

Ask Jesse Bering Anything

Readers ask science journalist Jesse Bering about the evolutionary advantages to believing in God, the mysteries of female ejaculation—and why the penis is shaped like that.

A reader asks Jesse Bering: What evolutionary advantage did the belief in God give early humans?

A reader asks Jesse Bering: Is there an evolutionary advantage to being a gay man?

Israel

Ask Peter Beinart Anything

Readers ask the Open Zion editor about the value of preserving a Jewish state, the philosophical generation gap among American Jews when it comes to Israel, and the most unfair criticism of his controversial book, 'The Crisis of Zionism.'

A reader asks Peter Beinart: Why is it worth preserving a Jewish state?

A reader asks Peter Beinart: What can Obama do to facilitate meaningful progress on Israel/Palestine?

Readers ask the Roman Catholic nun where she stands on the contraception battle, whether women should be allowed into the priesthood, and her stance on the Vatican's recent attacks on American nuns.

A reader asks Sister Jeannine Gramick: What's your take on the Vatican's recent criticisms of American nuns?

A reader asks Sister Jeannine Gramick: Why should Catholics who profoundly disagree with the Church remain Catholic?

Readers ask the environmentalist and author whether it's too late to ward off climate change, how we can prepare for the worst, and how to save the world.

A reader asks Bill McKibben: Is it too late to adequately prevent climate change?

A reader asks Bill McKibben: How would you prepare your children and grandchildren for a worst-case scenario?

World Peace

Ask Steven Pinker Anything

Readers ask the science writer, evolutionary psychologist, and author of 'The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined' about the most violent period in history, the impediments to world peace, and the case for nuclear weapons.

A reader asks Steven Pinker: Do you see any trends in the U.S. that could endanger the decline of violence?

A reader asks Steven Pinker: What single event do you fear is most likely to reverse the trend toward global peace?

About the Series

In Andrew Sullivan's 'Ask Anything' video series, notable thinkers, leaders, and forces of personality answer candid questions from readers.

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