I can hear her voice faltering over the phone, and it breaks my heart. As Norma McCorvey ““ the Roe from Roe v. Wade ““ lost her composure describing to me the millions who’ve died because of the court case that bears her name, I knew she had truly changed. Read more...

“It’s the end of the world,” my neighbor remarked last week as we marveled over the layer of hail covering the staircase leading to our apartments. Read more...

Not so long ago, there was a Queen of Talkshowland, who was richer than even Midas. She was generous and quirky, and people generally liked her. Read more...

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Female sexuality misrepresented I’m afraid I have some sad news for Lana Yoo (“Victoria holds the secrets of sexuality,” Jan. 16): Victoria’s Secret models represent neither “modern woman’s autonomy” nor female sexuality. Read more...

Celebrities, watch out. Some of us aren’t going to cut you a break just because you’re dead. While adoring fans pile gaudy flowers, fragrant candles and handmade knickknacks in front of the coffins of recently deceased superstars, most of us wonder why. Read more...

Let’s say I’m gay ““ born gay, still gay, living gay. And let’s say I really want to be straight. To continue on our hypothetical theme, let’s say there’s a way for me to do exactly what I want ““ let’s say there’s a hormone patch that could provide me with the exact opportunity I desire. Read more...