Our Most-Trafficked Pieces in 2012

The ex-gay movement, poverty in rural America, guns, and the Supreme Court top this year's list of our most-read pieces—and oh yes, that election we had.

by The Editors

December 24, 2012

3:04 PM

My So-Called Ex-Gay Life
A deep look at the fringe movement that just lost its only shred of scientific support

Ten Arguments Gun Advocates Make, and Why They're Wrong
A guide to the debate we'll be having, or at least we ought to have

The Coming Obama Landslide
How Paul Ryan makes a big win much more likely for the current president

Romney Wins ... And It Won't Matter
The former Massachusetts governor won the first presidential debate. Too bad it won't change the campaign.

Pressing on the Upward Way
A profile of life in one of the country's poorest counties

Game, Set, Obama
The president did exactly what he needed to in tonight's debate: He used Romney against Romney.

The Emptiest Candidate in Presidential Election History
Mitt Romney truly believes in nothing.

Say Hello to President Romney
The unlikely scenario in which the former Massachusetts governor wins the White House.

The Truth about Welfare
Mitt Romney's latest ad perpetuates on several myths about cash assistance for the poor. The Prospect debunks them.

The Court's Scott Walker Moment
Five justices tell public-employee unions they "tolerate" them-for now.

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