Students Create a Religious Group ‘Without the Religion’ Students Create a Religious Group ‘Without the Religion’
The Princeton University Society of Humanists (PUSH) was established by students to promote discussion based on reason, not religion.
May 30, 2012 / StudentNation / Angela Wu
Requiem for Len Weinglass Requiem for Len Weinglass
When I asked Len if he was finding a spiritual meaning, he said he was reading War and Peace, adding “it’s all there.”
May 30, 2012 / Tom Hayden
The Fight to Save the New York Public Library The Fight to Save the New York Public Library
The Central Library Plan will compromise the NYPL's scholarly mission.
May 30, 2012 / Books & the Arts / The Editors
Why Is the FDIC Insuring Jamie Dimon’s Mistakes? Why Is the FDIC Insuring Jamie Dimon’s Mistakes?
The real problem with JPMorgan’s risky bets is that the bank is gambling with our money.
May 30, 2012 / William Greider
Noted Noted
Emily Douglas on NARAL president Nancy Keenan, and Daniel Denvir on Philadelphia’s attack on public schools
May 30, 2012 / Various Contributors
How Many Innocent People Have We Sent To Prison? How Many Innocent People Have We Sent To Prison?
A new database is being called the “Wikipedia of Innocence” for its unprecedented look at wrongful convictions.
May 30, 2012 / Liz Webster
Playing Doctor Playing Doctor
When it comes to the distant past, there’s a lot we don’t know about what occurred sexually.
May 30, 2012 / Books & the Arts / JoAnn Wypijewski
The Bain of Mitt Romney’s Existence The Bain of Mitt Romney’s Existence
He’s running on all of his triumphs at Bain, But some say the Democrats ought to refrain From saying Bain’s gain was at times inhumane (Because of its strategy aiming to drain A company’s treasure, no matter what pain Is caused to the workers whom it won’t retain). Yes, Bain did some good, its defenders explain: Some pension funds shared in its capital gain. So vulture’s a label for Mitt they disdain— Though buzzard’s OK, and is just as germane.
May 30, 2012 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Obama Lights Up the War on Pot Obama Lights Up the War on Pot
The administration promised a sensible approach to drug policy. So why are the feds attacking the medical marijuana industry?
May 30, 2012 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
Wage Theft: A Crime Without Punishment? Wage Theft: A Crime Without Punishment?
Tip-stealing bosses are rarely called to account for their abuses. It's time to blow the whistle.
May 30, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt