Does the ‘T’ Stand Alone? Does the ‘T’ Stand Alone?
As a gay rights bill moved through Congress, some prominent Democrats tried to exclude protections for transgenders. The LGBT community revolted.
Oct 17, 2007 / Feature / Christopher Lisotta
Listen to the Troops Listen to the Troops
As Iraq veterans speak out against a war in shambles, leading Democrats are wavering about quickly removing our troops from this deepening quagmire.
Oct 17, 2007 / Column / Robert Scheer
Latina America Lavishly Comes of Age Latina America Lavishly Comes of Age
The quinceañera has become a rite of passage for even the poorest Latina teens, another example of our most treasured rites debased at the cash register.
Oct 16, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Lakshmi Chaudhry
Sick Kids’ Laugh Riot Sick Kids’ Laugh Riot
Dear Congressional Democrats: Here's a funny story about what it's like to have a really sick kid, even if you do have insurance.
Oct 16, 2007 / Column / Annabelle Gurwitch
40 Years On, a New Call to Resist? 40 Years On, a New Call to Resist?
Forty years ago, a handful of smart Americans had an idea how to end a war. They published a call for moral, political and financial support for those refusing to serve. Initially ...
Oct 16, 2007 / Laura Flanders
89 House Members Tell Bush: No More Money for Occupation 89 House Members Tell Bush: No More Money for Occupation
The occupation in Iraq will begin to end on the day that Democrats -- and responsible Republicans -- in Congress decide to stop meeting the demands of the Bush-Cheney administrati...
Oct 16, 2007 / John Nichols
Transportation Security Still Stuck In Mid-Flight Transportation Security Still Stuck In Mid-Flight
The Department of Homeland Security is moving at a glacial pace to safeguard trains, planes and automobiles from a terrorist attack and may not even have a coherent plan to work w...
Oct 16, 2007 / The Nation
Who Watches the CIA Watchers? Who Watches the CIA Watchers?
In the cloak and dagger, smoke and hall of mirrors that is the CIA, we have more evidence that it's dangerous to be a whistleblower, even if that happens to be your job. The CIA's...
Oct 16, 2007 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Terry McMillan vs. Ghetto Lit Terry McMillan vs. Ghetto Lit
Driven by a tabloid episode from her own marriage, the novelist joins the debate over the mass marketing of trashy books to young black readers.
Oct 15, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Amy Alexander
The Fall of Marion Jones, Inc. The Fall of Marion Jones, Inc.
The sports establishment is shocked, shocked at her steroid-fueled Olympic wins. But didn't they also play a role?
Oct 15, 2007 / Column / Dave Zirin