Getting the Purple Finger Getting the Purple Finger
"The Iraqi people gave America the biggest 'thank you' in the best way we could have hoped for." Reading this election analysis from Betsy Hart, a columnist for the Scripps Howar...
Feb 10, 2005 / Column / Naomi Klein
Better Red Than Dead? Better Red Than Dead?
The United States government is currently run by a group of people for whom verifiable truth holds no particular privilege over ideologically inspired nonsense.
Feb 10, 2005 / Column / Eric Alterman
Power and the Word Power and the Word
A few weeks ago, if you recall, Britain's Prince Harry was having himself a high old time at a Colonials and Natives party to which he came costumed as a Nazi officer.
Feb 10, 2005 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
A Tabloid Reader Responds to Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s Announcement That He’s Appealing the Decision Making Gay Marriage Legal in New York A Tabloid Reader Responds to Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s Announcement That He’s Appealing the Decision Making Gay Marriage Legal in New York
Though Mike must do what he thinks right,
A lot of us think it's a pity,
Since we were hoping SpongeBob might
Decide to marry in the city.
Feb 10, 2005 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Law of Unintended Consequences Law of Unintended Consequences
Careful what you wish for in Iraq.
Feb 8, 2005 / Column / Robert Scheer
Summers of Our Discontent Summers of Our Discontent
As the saying goes, behind every successful woman is a man who is surprised. Harvard president Larry Summers apparently is that man.
Feb 3, 2005 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Ward Churchill and the Mad Dogs of the Right Ward Churchill and the Mad Dogs of the Right
When it comes to left and right, meaning the contrapuntal voices of sanity and dementia, we're meant to keep two sets of books.
Feb 3, 2005 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
Democracy Flowers in the Middle East Democracy Flowers in the Middle East
So now this election is done.
What will follow it--maybe a
Reversal so women can drive
Cars in Saudi Arabia?
Feb 3, 2005 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Free Market and Vaccines, Part 2 The Free Market and Vaccines, Part 2
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Feb 3, 2005 / Column / Dr. Marc Siegel
Now, the US Must Get Out of Iraq’s Way Now, the US Must Get Out of Iraq’s Way
After the excellent election news, it's time for Bush to plan a pullout.
Feb 1, 2005 / Column / Robert Scheer