Mary Elizabeth Williams

New York City Marathon Will Go on as Planned

New York City Marathon Will Go on as Planned

Critic doesn't object to Time breast feeding cover, but rather to words that accompany it

Critic doesn't object to Time breast feeding cover, but rather to words that accompany it

TIME's Controversial Cover

TIME's Controversial Cover

Follow Friday: George Zimmerman's Facing Charges, Santorum Exits the Race, Ann Romney Defends Motherhood and More

Follow Friday: George Zimmerman's Facing Charges, Santorum Exits the Race, Ann Romney Defends Motherhood and More

Ashley Judd's Puffy Face: Why Do We Care?

Ashley Judd's Puffy Face: Why Do We Care?

Friday Follow: Super Tuesday, al-Awlaki Defense, Rush Limbaugh and the Contraceptive Debate

Friday Follow: Super Tuesday, al-Awlaki Defense, Rush Limbaugh and the Contraceptive Debate

Cancer Veteran or Cancer Survivor?

Cancer Veteran or Cancer Survivor?
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Big in 2012: Our Predictions

Kurt Andersen, Mary Elizabeth Williams and Paul Rudnick prognosticate.

Big in 2012: Our Predictions
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From 'MacGruber' to 'Wayne's World:' the best and worst 'SNL' movies

In honor of 'MacGruber,' which hits theatres nationwide today, we look at the best and worst movies based on Saturday Night Live sketches ?- from "The Blues Brothers" to "It's Pat" and ask, what makes for a good SNL movie?

From 'MacGruber' to 'Wayne's World:' the best and worst 'SNL' movies
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Musical acts at the Nobel ceremony

The 16th Annual Nobel Peace Prize concert is tonight. It will be hosted by Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith. Joining us now to explain some of those choices (and the award show phenomenon) is culture critic, Mary Elizabeth Williams.

Musical acts at the Nobel ceremony
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When less is more: some health screenings deemed risky

A government-backed physicians' group, the U.S. Preventive Service Task Force, recommended this week that women delay their yearly breast exams until age 50. The recommendation has quickly sparked a national debate.

When less is more: some health screenings deemed risky
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Mickey Mouse Meets The Hulk

The Walt Disney Corporation will be acquiring Marvel, the home of Spiderman, Iron Man and Captain America. We ask Takeaway contributor Mary Elizabeth Williams whether this is a brilliant example of corporate synergy or an ungodly pop-cultural mutation.

Mickey Mouse Meets The Hulk

Vote 2008: Xtreme Polls

The most accurate polls around might be a little on the unconventional side: Halloween mask sales, schoolchildren, and coffee cups at 7/11 convenience stores.

Vote 2008: Xtreme Polls
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When the markets are toast, people buy breakfast

New numbers show that, while everyone else is in the red, spending on breakfast foods has actually increased. What does the nation eat when times are tight? Guest: Mary Elizabeth Williams, Takeaway contributor

When the markets are toast, people buy breakfast
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Discount fashions can be fashion forward, but do they foster waste?

In the world of fashion, you get what you pay for, and that's exactly the point Britain's House of Lords has taken issue with. Clothing chains like H and M or Forever 21 epitomize this trend of 'Fast Fashion' -- where it's in one day and out the next. Does this just foster a culture of irresponsible waste?

Discount fashions can be fashion forward, but do they foster waste?