South Codifies ‘Jim Crow’ Laws South Codifies ‘Jim Crow’ Laws
The Interstate Commerce Commission says yes to Jim Crow.
Apr 3, 2009 / The Editors
‘Cross of Gold’ ‘Cross of Gold’
At the 1896 Democratic convention, William Jennings Bryan delivers a speech for the ages.
Apr 2, 2009 / The Editors
Noted. Noted.
Sarah Arnold on the Rockefeller drug laws; Ari Melber on Obama's citizen Q&A; Manning Marable on the life of Dr. John Hope Franklin; John Nichols on Arlen Specter's stab in the bac...
Apr 2, 2009 / The Editors
Tennessee’s Dirty Data Tennessee’s Dirty Data
New evidence shows that water contamination may have been downplayed after December's massive coal ash spill in Tennessee.
Apr 2, 2009 / Kelly Hearn
Bush Torture on Trial? Bush Torture on Trial?
The pressure has increased dramatically for Obama to investigate former Bush administration officials for authorizing torture.
Apr 2, 2009 / David Cole
Pulp Nonfiction Pulp Nonfiction
A tax loophole could let the ten largest paper companies rake in a whopping $8 billion. Where's the outrage?
Apr 2, 2009 / Chris Hayes
Obama Abroad Obama Abroad
If ever there was a time for bold US leadership, this is it.
Apr 2, 2009 / The Editors
Huey Long: Death of a Demagogue Huey Long: Death of a Demagogue
Huey sleeps with the other kingfish.
Apr 2, 2009 / The Editors
Media Misses Mark on Truman’s Election Media Misses Mark on Truman’s Election
The only person in 1948 who thought Truman had a chance in 1948 was Harry, and even he wasn't all that convinced.
Apr 2, 2009 / The Editors
A Lady in the House A Lady in the House
A brief comment notes that Jeanette Rankin is the first woman to have been elected to the House of Representatives.
Apr 1, 2009 / The Editors