The Ambush of Van Jones The Ambush of Van Jones
It's bizarre and more than a little infuriating that a champion of social justice has become the latest right-wing bogeyman.
Sep 9, 2009 / The Editors
Tackling the Titans Tackling the Titans
If Obama leads, the people will rally to his side. A good way to remind voters of the bold change they voted for last fall: ordering a hard cap on executive pay.
Sep 9, 2009 / The Editors
A Method to Their Madness A Method to Their Madness
It takes considerable skill to convince people that something that is clearly good for them--like universal healthcare--is not.
Sep 9, 2009 / Column / Gary Younge
The Tel Aviv Party Stops Here The Tel Aviv Party Stops Here
The glittering "spotlight" at a Toronto film festival is a reflection of Israel's desire to avoid scrutiny for its actions in Gaza.
Sep 9, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Naomi Klein
Harvard, Heal Thyself (Why Journalism Matters) Harvard, Heal Thyself (Why Journalism Matters)
A monthlong investigation finds plenty of fire to go with the smoke surrounding the university's incredibly vague conflict-of-interest policies.
Sep 9, 2009 / Column / Eric Alterman
Obama’s CIA-on-Campus Program Obama’s CIA-on-Campus Program
Shrouded in secrecy, "intelligence officer training" conflicts with universities' commitment to openness and free inquiry.
Sep 9, 2009 / Feature / Jon Wiener
The American Leviathan The American Leviathan
The Pentagon has all but eclipsed the State Department in setting US foreign policy.
Sep 9, 2009 / Feature / Stephen Glain
People, Let’s Get Our Carbon Down People, Let’s Get Our Carbon Down
From soul to hip-hop: the new environmental movement has a street beat.
Sep 9, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Bill McKibben and Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr.
The New Domestic Order The New Domestic Order
Passage of a "Bill of Rights" in New York would be a promising win for a growing movement.
Sep 9, 2009 / Feature / Lizzy Ratner
Science Writing: Long May It Wave! Science Writing: Long May It Wave!
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Sep 9, 2009 / Our Readers, Chris Mooney, and Sheril Kirshenbaum