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‘SEC Accuses Goldman of Fraud in Housing Deal’ ‘SEC Accuses Goldman of Fraud in Housing Deal’

  'SEC Accuses Goldman of Fraud in Housing Deal'      --Headline in the New York Times   They're doing God's work, their CEO said. They're kings of The Street. They are regal. So now we must ask if God ever knew That some of his work was illegal.

Apr 22, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Not-Black by Default Not-Black by Default

Most people who appear phenotypically "black" don't play around when the government asks them to report their race.

Apr 22, 2010 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

Bill Moyers Retires Bill Moyers Retires

Moyers's most significant legacy is that he treated his audience as adult citizens of a republic.

Apr 22, 2010 / Column / Eric Alterman

A New Climate Movement in Bolivia A New Climate Movement in Bolivia

At Bolivia's climate summit, the prevailing sentiment was rage against helplessness.

Apr 22, 2010 / Column / Naomi Klein

Will ABC Let Amanpour Be Amanpour? Will ABC Let Amanpour Be Amanpour?

 ABC is in a position to break open a paradigm for the Sunday interview programs.

Apr 16, 2010 / Column / Eric Alterman

The Hidden Cost of DNA Banking The Hidden Cost of DNA Banking

"Bio-prospecting" is unreflective--and unregulated.

Apr 16, 2010 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

A Guide to Discussing the News for Responsible and Serious-Minded Citizens A Guide to Discussing the News for Responsible and Serious-Minded Citizens

 Hot topics.

Apr 16, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin

In Defense of Hamid Karzai In Defense of Hamid Karzai

Redeeming our faltering ally.

Apr 15, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Letter From Berlin Letter From Berlin

Germany has problems--but on healthcare and gun control, it's way ahead of the States.

Apr 15, 2010 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Black by Choice Black by Choice

The first black president has created a definitional crisis for whiteness.

Apr 15, 2010 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry

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