Not Slacking at All Slacker Friday Not Slacking at All Slacker Friday
First off, we have a new "Think Again" column entitled "Free Ride to theFinish Line," about guess who, which is here. Second, I came across thisgenuinely lovely review--ten years...
Jan 23, 2009 / Eric Alterman
Video of Obama’s First (Real) Day on The Job Video of Obama’s First (Real) Day on The Job
These "100 Seconds" features aren't always interesting, but this one really captures the feel of Obama's first day on the job:
Jan 23, 2009 / Ari Melber
Afghan Escalation: No Decision Yet, Says Gates Afghan Escalation: No Decision Yet, Says Gates
I had a chance today, at a news briefing at the Pentagon, to ask Secretary of Defense Gates and Admiral Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs, about plans to escalate the war in Af...
Jan 23, 2009 / Bob Dreyfuss
Ethics Under TARP Ethics Under TARP
As government takes a larger role in business, political skills may matter more than business acumen. And ethics? Not so much.
Jan 22, 2009 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Feingold Sees a Returning to the Rule of Law Feingold Sees a Returning to the Rule of Law
Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold has not had much to celebrate when it comes to the actions of the executive branch since he came to the Senate almost two decades ago. The maveric...
Jan 22, 2009 / John Nichols
My Future as an Arms Manufacturer My Future as an Arms Manufacturer
It's not that I'm keen on killing people. It's just that the money's so good.
Jan 22, 2009 / Terry Jones
Hammerheads: David Mamet’s Money Plays Hammerheads: David Mamet’s Money Plays
As David Mamet's views become more Manichaean, he's squared the jaws of his tough guys.
Jan 22, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Alisa Solomon
Adventures in Editing: Ted Solotaroff’s ‘Commentary’ Days Adventures in Editing: Ted Solotaroff’s ‘Commentary’ Days
An unfinished memoir by the late literary editor and critic. The first part of a two-part article.
Jan 22, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Ted Solotaroff
A Revolution in Spirit A Revolution in Spirit
The economic crisis requires a radical response--not revved-up consumerism.
Jan 22, 2009 / Feature / Benjamin R. Barber
Obama and the Return of the Real Obama and the Return of the Real
The path of ruling through illusion has been tried and failed. Obama must govern with a realism of the sort America has not seen for a long time.
Jan 22, 2009 / Feature / Jonathan Schell