INTERESTING TIMES: Burma Eats Its Young, by George Packer
In a just world, the names Min Ko Naing and Ko Ko Gyi would be as well known as Steve Biko and Adam Michnik…

OHIO POSTCARD

Eviction

by Peter J. Boyer
The day they came for Addie Polk’s house.

HOME VISIT

Soup with Prince

by Claire Hoffman
At home with the Artist.

SHOUTS & MURMURS

The Plan

by Jack Handey
The plan isn’t foolproof.
PHOTOGRAPH: MARTIN SCHOELLER
ANNALS OF DRINKING: A Better Brew, by Burkhard Bilger
Extreme brewers have helped turn American brewing into the most influential in the world. But they’ve also raised a basic question: When does beer cease to be beer?

THE BOOK BENCH

Off the Menu: Rick Mast

by Ligaya Mishan
Literary giants pared with fine chocolate.

THE CURRENT CINEMA

Hard Times

by Anthony Lane
“Slumdog Millionaire” and “A Christmas Tale.”

FICTION

Ghosts

by Edwidge Danticat
They wouldn’t be able to stop discussing it.

LETTER FROM WASHINGTON

THE FINANCIAL PAGE

SHOUTS & MURMURS