The Wire

The sad, unconscious bigotry of the liberal enclaves of Los Angeles.

Critics who champion TV's high-quality renaissance elevate the status of niche shows at the expense of those appreciated by "mass," lower-class audiences.

An old American obsession—the rogue detective's urge to crack the case—finds a new outlet.

Public health wonks have figured out how to influence Hollywood writers: Don't call them, they'll call you.

Expanding on the Situational Crime Prevention theory that making crimes harder or less appealing to commit will make them less likely to occur, two criminologists make the case for "providing opportunities" for would-be criminals to commit their acts legally and safely.