Why conservatives need to change the way they talk about pop culture

FILM+TV The end of 30 Rock: 6 eulogies for the series Critics weigh in on NBC's cultishly beloved sitcom, which ends tonight after seven seasons THE GUN DEBATE Is it exploitative to have Sandy Hook students perform at the Super Bowl? Some argue it's a moving tribute. Others say it's a strange, empty spectacle TWITTER REVOLUTION Why I love Twitter My colleague Matt Lewis hates Twitter. He's wrong FUTURE OF THE GOP Why conservatives need to change the way they talk about pop culture From Girls to rap, right-wing pundits often betray embarrassing prejudices when talking about entertainment LIFESTYLE The history of the word 'curmudgeon' In honor of National Curmudgeon Day, here are words to allow you to grumble, complain, grouse, kvetch, and whine to your heart's (dis)content GAY IN AMERICA Will Tennessee teachers have to out gay students? A pending "don't say gay" bill could force K-12 educators to inform parents if their child is — or may be — gay FROM OUR PARTNERS AT NEWSER 49er: We don't want gays playing Chris Culliver: "They gotta get up outta here" FROM OUR PARTNERS AT POLITICAL WIRE Why the White House takes petitions seriously There are petitions to impeach Obama and build a Death Star. But there is a method in all the madness SEE ALL CARTOONS SLATE Surprisingly weak U.S. GDP has silver linings NEWSER Missouri bill: Teach 1st-graders about guns WEST WING REPORTS Data shows Hispanic population booming POLITICAL WIRE McCain clashes with Hagel SALON How did the Super Bowl land on the front lines of the culture war?       Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.  unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences | privacy policy  Copyright © 2013 The Week, All rights reserved.