Society

It Can Happen Here It Can Happen Here

Media watchdogs who slept through the Bush era now have little interest in examining just how many of our liberties were lost.

Mar 11, 2009 / Column / Eric Alterman

Science and Supposition Science and Supposition

The new Obama protocols on scientific research will influence not just stem cells but climate change, genetics, sex education and food safety.

Mar 11, 2009 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

Round 4: Jon Stewart Vs. CNBC Round 4: Jon Stewart Vs. CNBC

CNBC's Jim Cramer has appeared all over the NBC empire defending his financial acumen; Stewart has now rallied the power of Viacom to fight back.

Mar 11, 2009 / The Daily Show

DC Voting Rights Debacle DC Voting Rights Debacle

The Democrats fail to stop a draconian gun amendment from being attached to an otherwise worthwhile bill backing representation for DC citizens.

Mar 10, 2009 / Greg Kaufmann

Structural Racism and the Financial Crisis Structural Racism and the Financial Crisis

Can we transform the economy without addressing racial disparities in the United States?

Mar 10, 2009 / GRITtv

What Is the State of Feminism Today? What Is the State of Feminism Today?

Staceyann Chin, Linda Martin Alcoff and Jennifer Baumgardner discuss the politics of feminism today.

Mar 10, 2009 / GRITtv

Dr. Gupta, Give Me the News Dr. Gupta, Give Me the News

Withdrawing his bid for Surgeon General, CNN's Sanjay Gupta is headed back to TV. But his medical reporting, like his nomination, is worrisome.

Mar 6, 2009 / Chris Mooney

Jon Stewart Slams Rick Santelli, CNBC Jon Stewart Slams Rick Santelli, CNBC

Here's an embarrassing 'greatest misses' collection of CNBC's pre-financial meltdown coverage.

Mar 5, 2009 / The Daily Show

Barry Bonds in Context Barry Bonds in Context

This is not about steroids, or an arrogant athlete getting his comeuppance--it's about the mess Bush made of the Justice Department.

Mar 5, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin

The Third Obama The Third Obama

Dope smokers take heart at Obama's stance on medical marijuana.

Mar 5, 2009 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

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