Curing the Rot at Justice Curing the Rot at Justice
Congress has thus far failed to hold Alberto Gonzales accountable for politicizing the Justice Department. Polite words must now give way to bold actions.
Jun 14, 2007 / John Nichols
Remembering June 12 Remembering June 12
Twenty-five years after the largest antinuclear demonstration ever, the movement has dwindled. But the threat of mass destruction grows greater.
Jun 14, 2007 / Jonathan Schell
US Justice, Euro Prisons US Justice, Euro Prisons
The Council of Europe and courts at home are calling the Bush Administration to account for secret torture outposts in Poland and Romania.
Jun 14, 2007 / The Editors
Senate Weighs Workers’ Rights–UPDATED Senate Weighs Workers’ Rights–UPDATED
The Senate began debate on the Employee Free Choice Act yesterday as labor and its supporters nationally continued to press lawmakers to support this critical bill. In early Marc...
Jun 14, 2007 / Peter Rothberg
The Queen of Earmarks? The Queen of Earmarks?
There is nothing inherently wrong with "earmarks," which the Sunlight Foundation describes as "a provision in legislation that directs funds to be spent on specific ...
Jun 14, 2007 / Ari Berman
How to Restore Habeas Corpus How to Restore Habeas Corpus
The American Civil Liberties Union is right when it says that last week's Senate Judiciary Committee vote in favor of the restoration of habeas corpus protections "signals to the ...
Jun 14, 2007 / John Nichols
Idiot Liberals Strike Again Idiot Liberals Strike Again
When will Democratic leaders stop dissing their base? David Obey is making a habit of it. Earlier this year, the Wisconsin veteran, who heads up the House Appropriations Committee...
Jun 14, 2007 / Laura Flanders
Hip-Hop Dogmatism and Potential Problems for Political Organizing Hip-Hop Dogmatism and Potential Problems for Political Organizing
Hip-hop heads committed to social justice need to examine how hip-hop has internalized patriarchy and sexism. Here's why.
Jun 13, 2007 / The Nation
It’s Not About Dan and Katie It’s Not About Dan and Katie
When asked about his view of CBS Evening News during a radio interview with MSNBC's Joe Scarborough on Monday, Dan Rather said network execs had tried to boost ratings by "dumbin...
Jun 13, 2007 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
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