In Oral Argument, Justices Seem Ready to Rule on the Constitutionality of DOMA In Oral Argument, Justices Seem Ready to Rule on the Constitutionality of DOMA
If so, there will be a definitive ruling on the constitutionality of the federal law barring recognition of same-sex marriages that are valid under state law.
Mar 27, 2013 / Nan D. Hunter
Pro Sports Can Help End Rape Pro Sports Can Help End Rape
Major sports leagues should enlist themselves in the funding of curriculum to break the connections between jock culture and rape culture.
Mar 27, 2013 / Dave Zirin
The CIA’s Wars and John Brennan’s Dilemma The CIA’s Wars and John Brennan’s Dilemma
Fixing the CIA is a tall order, but it can be done.
Mar 27, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
Made in the USA? Letter From London Made in the USA? Letter From London
Books about London in its Olympic year and after see Americanization eroding the city’s gift for democratic gradualism.
Mar 27, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Leo Robson
Shelf Life Shelf Life
Paul Hoover’s second edition of Postmodern American Poetry: A Norton Anthology.
Mar 27, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Ange Mlinko
Man in the Middle: On Philip Glass Man in the Middle: On Philip Glass
Philip Glass’s new opera, The Perfect American, is a mix of bluster and inspiration.
Mar 27, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Jonathan Blitzer
Security Staff Barricade Chicago Board of Education in Anticipation of Mass Rally Security Staff Barricade Chicago Board of Education in Anticipation of Mass Rally
As Chicago Public Schools plans mass school closings, its interests lie in public perception—not facilitating a space for students, parents and activists to defend their scho...
Mar 27, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny
Obama’s Crackdown on Whistleblowers Obama’s Crackdown on Whistleblowers
The NSA Four reveal how a toxic mix of cronyism and fraud blinded the agency before 9/11.
Mar 26, 2013 / Feature / Tim Shorrock
The Right Leans In The Right Leans In
Media-savvy conservative think tanks take aim and fire at progressive power bases in the states.
Puzzle No. 3277 Puzzle No. 3277
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Mar 26, 2013 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto