President Rudy President Rudy
How much worse a president would Rudy Giuliani be than George W. Bush? Author Kevin Baker counts the ways.
Jul 30, 2007 / Feature / Jon Wiener
End of an Era at the LA Weekly End of an Era at the LA Weekly
The Rupert Murdoch effect: The progressive LA Weekly has gone from a well-reported newspaper to a flashy tabloid with "gotcha" articles.
Jun 27, 2007 / Feature / Jon Wiener
The Six-Day War, 40 Years Later The Six-Day War, 40 Years Later
Israel went to war 40 years ago this week more because of "psychological weakness" than because of a genuine strategic threat--that's the conclusion of Tom Segev, one of ...
Jun 4, 2007 / Jon Wiener
A Day in the Life: Sgt. Pepper Turns 40 A Day in the Life: Sgt. Pepper Turns 40
Four decades later, much of the thrill is gone from The Beatles' magnum opus. Except for one song.
May 31, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Jon Wiener
The Chutzpah Industry The Chutzpah Industry
Alan Dershowitz is at it again, campaigning to deny tenure to a DePaul University professor who criticized him.
May 2, 2007 / Jon Wiener
Terror at the Nixon Library Terror at the Nixon Library
A new exhibit inadvertently displays why Americans might be confused about what terrorism is and how to fight it.
Feb 8, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Jon Wiener
Iraq: Counting the Dead Iraq: Counting the Dead
The new UN estimate of 34,000 Iraqis killed in 2006 made headlines around the world, but it's almost certainly far too low. The number, as the New York Times reported, was &quo...
Jan 17, 2007 / Jon Wiener
“24”: Torture on TV “24”: Torture on TV
"24" is back on Fox TV. The hit show starring Kiefer Sutherland, which premiered Sunday night, once again features at least one big torture scene in every episode â...
Jan 15, 2007 / Jon Wiener
America’s Complicity in Saddam’s Crimes America’s Complicity in Saddam’s Crimes
Saddam Hussein's execution on Dec. 30 prevents him from being put on trial for his most serious crimes – genocide against the Kurds and the use of poison gas...
Dec 31, 2006 / Jon Wiener