Articles

Earth Day: Gaylord Nelson’s Vision; Russ Feingold’s Mission Earth Day: Gaylord Nelson’s Vision; Russ Feingold’s Mission

The current senator from Wisconsin renews his predecessor's environmental message.

Apr 22, 2010 / John Nichols

Kyrgyzstan’s Islamist Blowback Kyrgyzstan’s Islamist Blowback

American support for repressive governments has provided fertile ground for recruitment.

Apr 22, 2010 / Feature / David Trilling

The Hebrew Republic The Hebrew Republic

Ongoing conflict in the Middle East continually reinforces tribalism, religiosity and messianic Zionism.

Apr 21, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Kai Bird

Europe’s Answer to Wall Street Europe’s Answer to Wall Street

"Social capitalism" allows businesses to be both competitive and socially responsible.

Apr 21, 2010 / Feature / Steven Hill

Tougher Cap and Trade Legislation Tougher Cap and Trade Legislation

Forty years after the first Earth Day, Mark Hertsgaard talks about the environmental movement, the EPA and cap and trade legislation.

Apr 21, 2010 / GRITtv

Tougher Cap and Trade Legislation Tougher Cap and Trade Legislation

Forty years after the first Earth Day, Mark Hertsgaard talks about the environmental movement, the EPA and cap and trade legislation.

Apr 21, 2010 / GRITtv

On Dorothy Height’s Passing On Dorothy Height’s Passing

I prefer to remember Height's voice rather than her iconic status.

Apr 21, 2010 / Melissa Harris-Perry

Goldman Plays, We Pay Goldman Plays, We Pay

The story of the financial debacle will end the way it began, with the super-hustlers from Goldman Sachs at the center of the action and profiting wildly.

Apr 21, 2010 / Robert Scheer

Coal Company Shopping Spree Coal Company Shopping Spree

Massey Energy hasn't taken a hit after the mine explosion that killed 29 miners--in fact, they're buying more companies.

Apr 21, 2010 / Laura Flanders

Lies about Ike: Stephen Ambrose, Another Historian in Trouble Lies about Ike: Stephen Ambrose, Another Historian in Trouble

Stephen Ambrose said he spent hundreds of hours interviewing Ike. The Eisenhower library says he didn't.

Apr 21, 2010 / Jon Wiener

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