Misunderstood: The New Yorker has an article that discusses why parents don't like Roald Dahl, and the conclusion is largely that his books undermine adult authority. This is particularly interesting because one of my friends was just saying the same thing about Harry Potter.

Also, Sarah Vowell, who is often on NPR's this American Life, has an article in the NYT with the byline: "Breaking News: Pat Robertson is sane. "