While "Blurred Lines" is the latest pop song to be accused of plagiarizing another, it's certainly not the only one. In fact, some of most iconic songs of the last half-century have been accused of being copies. Here's a small sampling, along with their purported originals.
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New York Magazine columnist Jonathan Chait recently published a critique of political correctness, arguing that it was being used to stifle crucial debate. He sees political correctness as a tool to censor critics of far-left political groups.
Kirk Lynn's debut novel "Rules for Werewolves" is the story of a group of young, homeless, angry kids running from their families and roaming the suburbs of Los Angeles like a pack of wolves. He says the story was partially inspired by his own experience breaking into homes during his wild teenage years.
Gayle F. Wald is the author of "Shout, Sister, Shout!: The Untold Story of Rock-and-Roll Trailblazer Sister Rosetta Tharpe."
Grant McCracken talks about his book, "Culturematic." McCracken says that "Culturematics" draw from culture to create culture."
What's behind the popularity of historical fantasy? George R. R. Martin, father of "Game of Thrones" has a theory.
Helen Benedict talks with Anne Strainchamps about the sexual harassment and sexual abuse endured by female soldiers in Iraq which often begins before they leave the United States.
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