GOP Needs Protection GOP Needs Protection
The first test of the GOP's new "American Values Agenda" got off to a shaky start yesterday, when Republicans failed to protect the words "Under God" in the pledge of allegiance i...
Jun 29, 2006 / The Nation
Who Will Stand Up for Freedom of the Press? Who Will Stand Up for Freedom of the Press?
The Bush administration's attempt to demonize the New York Times -- a newspaper that gave the administration plenty of aid and comfort when the White House was spinning lies about...
Jun 28, 2006 / The Nation
A Killing Machine Turns 30 A Killing Machine Turns 30
This summer marks a grim anniversary of a Supreme Court decision to affirm the death penalty and create a bureaucratic killing machine that puts American justice at odds with the C...
Jun 28, 2006 / Feature / Bruce Shapiro
Reform DeLayed Reform DeLayed
O.K., so can we just admit that when it comes to redistricting – the processby which politicians define the legislative branch of the federal government– there are few if any ...
Jun 28, 2006 / John Nichols
Dazed and Confused Dazed and Confused
A hallucinatory mix of animation and live action creates the Orwellian world of A Scanner Darkly; substance triumphs over style in Excellent Cadavers, a Mafia-busting documentary.
Jun 28, 2006 / Books & the Arts / Stuart Klawans
All About Eva All About Eva
In the late '60's, Eva Hesse's ambitious sculptures challenged the art world. Collected in a new exhibition, her art is even greater today.
Jun 28, 2006 / Books & the Arts / Arthur C. Danto
Shadows Shadows
George Hutchinson's new biography of the mystery woman of the Harlem Renaissance reconsiders both Nella Larsen and a key moment of black cultural history.
Jun 28, 2006 / Books & the Arts / Darryl Pinckney
Mexico’s Labor Rebels Mexico’s Labor Rebels
On July 2, Mexico will choose a new president. Whoever wins will face an ongoing labor movement challenging the neoliberal policies of the past.
Jun 28, 2006 / Feature / David Bacon
Where’s the Plan, Democrats? Where’s the Plan, Democrats?
Elections are decided by message, money and mobilization. The Democrats' choice of tactics for the latter may determine not only the outcome of the '06 elections but the party's fu...
Jun 28, 2006 / Feature / Ari Berman
The Coming Ballot Meltdown The Coming Ballot Meltdown
Ohio is the bellwether for the nation's electoral health and the prognosis is bad. Error-ridden e-voting, draconian restrictions and widespread incompetence could cause another Nov...
Jun 28, 2006 / Feature / Andrew Gumbel