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Confessions of an Adopted Child

The writer's search for her birth parents triggers many questions: Can a person have a genetic predisposition toward particular moral values and favored activities? Can DNA be a factor in a person's distaste for vintage automobiles or her attraction to sports? And where did the love for sequined evening gowns come from?

By Charlotte Laws, Aug 13, 2007

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? The Controversial Peter Singer

"In order to impress Dr. Singer, I figured I had better be on top of the 'utilitarian calculation' game. No slacking."

By Charlotte Laws, Jun 21, 2007

The Diet of Distraction: No Food for Thought

Want to curb your overeating? Just forget about it. Literally.

By Charlotte Laws, Jan 19, 2007

My Adventure Presenting Animal Rights Philosophy to the FBI

One animal rights advocate visits Quantico to bridge the gap between activists and the government. Did she name names?

By Charlotte Laws, May 22, 2006

Going Undercover to Become Donald Trump's Apprentice

Our writer attends a casting call to be a contestant on The Apprentice. In retrospect, maybe she should have played down her smarts. And would it have killed her to be a little younger?

By Charlotte Laws, Mar 20, 2006

Much Ado About Mansionization?

"Los Angeles allows a 7600-square-foot home on a 5000-square-foot lot. This isn't fuzzy math, and the city is not saying you should re-position your neighbor's fence in the middle of the night, gaining a 2600-foot advantage for your new breakfast nook. You must build towards the sun, potentially leaving your neighbors in the dark."

By Charlotte Laws, Jul 25, 2005

Jerry Brown's Blog

Blogs are predominantly read by men. But that doesn't mean a smart woman can't negotiate her way through these masculine waters.

By Charlotte Laws, Mar 18, 2005

Polls and the Power of Self-Manipulation

Does the polling process itself encourage participants to not tell the truth?

By Charlotte Laws, Nov 15, 2004

Adventures in Fundraiserville

Ever wonder what it's like at those fancy fundraising dinners?

By Charlotte Laws, Jul 12, 2004

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