Society

To Be American, Christian and Oppressed

To Be American, Christian and Oppressed To Be American, Christian and Oppressed

Yesterday, members of America's Christian majority let the world know that they are under attack—and fighting back.

Aug 2, 2012 / Cord Jefferson

Peter Kornbluh: How WikiLeaks Changed Latin America

Peter Kornbluh: How WikiLeaks Changed Latin America Peter Kornbluh: How WikiLeaks Changed Latin America

The WikiLeaks cables not only uncovered extensive Washington influence in the region, it also ushered in a new age of investigative journalism.

Aug 2, 2012 / The Nation

Hail and Farewell, Gore Vidal Hail and Farewell, Gore Vidal

I don't feel sad for Gore Vidal today. If anything, I feel sad for my country, which lost one of its truest patriots.

Aug 1, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Peter Z. Scheer

How About Also Taking the Guns From the Cops? How About Also Taking the Guns From the Cops?

The hit BBC show Luther, not to mention real London police, are important reminders that you don't need a gun to be a good cop.

 

Aug 1, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Cord Jefferson

Damien Hooper: The Sanctioning of an Anti-Racist Olympic Rebel Damien Hooper: The Sanctioning of an Anti-Racist Olympic Rebel

Damien Hooper dared break the no-politics rule at the Olympics and is paying a price.

Jul 31, 2012 / Dave Zirin

Lee Fang: It’s Not About the CEO, It’s That Chick-fil-A Supports Discrimination Lee Fang: It’s Not About the CEO, It’s That Chick-fil-A Supports Discrimination

A company that supports hate runs the risk of being told that it’s not welcome.

Jul 31, 2012 / Press Room

What a Dem Platform Endorsement of Marriage Equality Would Mean

What a Dem Platform Endorsement of Marriage Equality Would Mean What a Dem Platform Endorsement of Marriage Equality Would Mean

A major party’s support of LGBT rights is progress that ought not to be underestimated.

Jul 31, 2012 / John Nichols

Mission Failure: Afghanistan Mission Failure: Afghanistan

A message written in blood that no one wants to hear.

Jul 31, 2012 / Tom Engelhardt

The Real Reason Romney Went to Israel The Real Reason Romney Went to Israel

Republicans are supposedly trying to win over Jewish voters. They know that won’t happen. It’s all about evangelicals, and Florida. 

Jul 31, 2012 / Ben Adler

Congressional Dems Move Forward on Gun Laws Congressional Dems Move Forward on Gun Laws

A key Democratic senator seems to be embracing a new party line on gun laws. 

Jul 30, 2012 / George Zornick

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