An opinion essay on Taiwan's independence, proposing changes to relations with China and cultural identity alongside a willingness to fight for statehood.

A satirical proposal for an automatic news writer critiques formulaic coverage of China and the 2008 Olympic torch relay.

A reaction to YouTube blocking U.S. access to the BBC documentary A Year in Tibet while viewers in the U.K. could still watch it.

A Hillary Clinton campaign commercial prompts a reflection on the role models girls see in politics and popular culture.

Selected New York Times reader comments on the 2008 U.S. election, collected for their interest without necessarily endorsing their views.

Links to New York Times opinion pieces about women and political leadership, collected during the 2008 election campaign.