Justice Souter’s Jurisprudence Justice Souter’s Jurisprudence
He has quietly and diligently mined the law to return history and humanity to the court. Obama would do well to name someone like him.
May 1, 2009 / Aziz Huq
Flawed Flu Prescription Flawed Flu Prescription
It's easy enough for the government to tell people to stay home or keep their kids home from school if they have flu symptoms--but what if they can't afford to miss work?
May 1, 2009 / Heather Boushey
Ten More Things You Can Do to Oppose War in Afghanistan Ten More Things You Can Do to Oppose War in Afghanistan
Take these concrete steps to build an antiwar infrastructure from the bottom up.
Apr 30, 2009 / Tom Hayden
Through a Lens Starkly Through a Lens Starkly
A rash of teen "sexting" has turned educators and law enforcement officials into instant oglers, hunting for crimes where none are intended.
Apr 29, 2009 / JoAnn Wypijewski
Rights, Not Raids Rights, Not Raids
Clearer rights for immigrants and jobs for workers hard-hit by the recession will go a long way to reduce competition and fear.
Apr 29, 2009 / David Bacon and Bill Ong Hing
Obama’s First 100 Days Obama’s First 100 Days
So far, there's much to be optimistic about. But the bank bailout and Afghanistan policy are cause for continued concern.
Apr 29, 2009 / The Editors
Planet Earth: Too Big to Fail Planet Earth: Too Big to Fail
The Obama administration is giving mixed signals on global warming: claiming the right to regulate greenhouse gases but also expecting Congress to rewrite climate change regulation...
Apr 28, 2009 / Philip Radford
Hayes-Tilden: The Political Situation Hayes-Tilden: The Political Situation
Long before Richard Nixon and Watergate, the nation suffers through another long political nightmare--the election of 1876.
Apr 24, 2009 / The Editors
The ‘Checkers’ Speech: A Handbook for Demagogues The ‘Checkers’ Speech: A Handbook for Demagogues
Richard Nixon saved his candidacy with his "Checkers" speech. He also gave the nation a lesson in political demagogy.
Apr 23, 2009 / Norman Redlich