Senate Blocks Olson as AG; President Picks Ex-Judge Senate Blocks Olson as AG; President Picks Ex-Judge
When the White House floated the name of former Solicitor General Ted Olson as the president's preferred replacement for scandal-plagued Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, it was a...
Sep 17, 2007 / John Nichols
A Constitution to “Chain the Dogs of War” A Constitution to “Chain the Dogs of War”
Two-hundred and twenty years ago this week, the patriots who had stuck through the long process of drafting a Constitution for the new United States finally approved the document....
Sep 16, 2007 / John Nichols
Greenspan, Iraq & Oil Greenspan, Iraq & Oil
For the last few years, the Beltway punditocracy and think-tank-ocracy have blasted antiwar protesters for their "No Blood for Oil" banners, buttons and signs. Simplistic...
Sep 15, 2007 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Those Cheating Patriots Those Cheating Patriots
In an era of technology-driven sports, the question of what is and isn't cheating can get pretty murky. But Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots were caught red-handed.
Sep 14, 2007 / Dave Zirin
John Gofman’s Nuclear Courage John Gofman’s Nuclear Courage
Remembering an eminent scientist who fought tirelessly to protect human health from the hazards of nuclear weapons and nuclear energy.
Sep 14, 2007 / Feature / Joseph J. Mangano
Beware of Fat People Beware of Fat People
There is no doubt that there is plenty to be concerned about when it comes to our unhealthy diets.
Sep 14, 2007 / Lakshmi Chaudhry
Personal Voices: Surviving ‘Kilwaukee’ Personal Voices: Surviving ‘Kilwaukee’
Biko Baker explores how to organize urban communities and move beyond violence in Milwaukee.
Sep 14, 2007 / The Nation
Rape, Pillage and Ignore Rape, Pillage and Ignore
In Indian country, a high number of rapes and no resources for victims.
Sep 14, 2007 / The Nation
Know Your Judges! Know Your Judges!
Who gets to judge you and the law? If you don't know--read this!
Sep 14, 2007 / The Nation
The Ambitious Delusions of George Bush and David Petraeus The Ambitious Delusions of George Bush and David Petraeus
We now learn that General David Petraeus fancies himself a Dwight Eisenhower for the 21st century. According to a report in London's Independent newspaper by the reliable Middle ...
Sep 14, 2007 / John Nichols