U.S. Racial Exports U.S. Racial Exports
Here in Cape Town I have had to confront the global reach of U.S. black cultural exportation. I have heard the following statements from black South Africans: "Racism seems ...
Apr 7, 2009 / Melissa Harris-Perry
A Responsible Afghan Strategy A Responsible Afghan Strategy
If the United States ever wishes to leave Afghanistan, it requires a sustained engagement using all elements of national power--military, economic and diplomatic.
Apr 6, 2009 / Lawrence J. Korb and Sean E. Duggan
No Soul in Beatlesville No Soul in Beatlesville
The Nation's critic fails to catch Beatlemania.
Apr 6, 2009 / Feature / Alan Rinzler
Leo Frank and Bigotry in the South Leo Frank and Bigotry in the South
A Jewish man in Georgia is jailed and lynched for a crime everyone knows he didn't commit.
Apr 6, 2009 / Feature / Charles P. Sweeney
Unemployment: A New Boys Club? Unemployment: A New Boys Club?
The LA Times is calling it the "he-cession." The stark facts show that the economic crisis is hitting men particularly hard: The official male unemployment rate just spik...
Apr 6, 2009 / Betsy Reed
Young Activists Take Bankers to Account Young Activists Take Bankers to Account
Online activists spark a populist movement to fix America's economy.
Apr 6, 2009 / Kristina Rizga
Cold War: The Crime Against Russia Cold War: The Crime Against Russia
In a possible prelude to World War III, America invades Russia following World War I.
Apr 6, 2009 / The Editors
Global Crime Wave? Global Crime Wave?
In this global economic meltdown, with fifty million people potentially losing their jobs by the end of this year, one beneficiary will likely by crime syndicates.
Apr 6, 2009 / Feature / Michael T. Klare
A Soldier’s Soul Screams ‘Get Out’ A Soldier’s Soul Screams ‘Get Out’
Last week, the Congressional Progressive Caucus held its second of six scheduled forums on Afghanistan. It was the first non-classified public forum on Capitol Hill to address the...
Apr 6, 2009 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Puzzle No. 3165 Puzzle No. 3165
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1 Putting those little lighters in packages? No, these are the type associated with a ring. (6,7)Apr 6, 2009 / Frank W. Lewis