Activism

A Win at Cracker Barrel A Win at Cracker Barrel

A lonely Cracker Barrel restaurant stands alongside the highway that runs near my house.

Jan 23, 2003 / M.V. Lee Badgett

The Smiths Go to Washington The Smiths Go to Washington

My friend Ruth Rosen, who writes a terrific column for the San Francisco Chronicle, advised her readers to go to the antiwar marches organized by International ANSWER but to ta...

Jan 23, 2003 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Letter From Porto Alegre Letter From Porto Alegre

Just hours after the third annual World Social Forum was officially inaugurated this afternoon, ten of thousands of delegates, visitors and local residents are gathering for ...

Jan 23, 2003 / Feature / Marc Cooper

Roe in Rough Waters Roe in Rough Waters

Thirty years later, abortion's political terrain is more complicated than ever.

Jan 22, 2003 / Feature / Jennifer Baumgardner

The Other Israel The Other Israel

When the new intifada erupted, the mainstream Israeli peace movement was deeply shaken.

Jan 16, 2003 / Feature / Roane Carey

Bush’s Environmental Record Bush’s Environmental Record

3/13/01
Abandons pledge to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

3/28/01
Rejects Kyoto Protocol.

Jan 16, 2003 / Feature / The Nation

Christian Soldiers on the March Christian Soldiers on the March

Bush's handpicked delegates disrupt global conferences on women's rights.

Jan 16, 2003 / Feature / Jennifer Block

Ryan’s Courage Ryan’s Courage

"Our capital system is haunted by the demon of error," Illinois Governor George Ryan said on January 11, clearing his state's death row as his final act of office.

Jan 16, 2003 / Bruce Shapiro

They Know When You Are Sleeping They Know When You Are Sleeping

One of my cherished childhood memories is of my petite, polite mother closing the front door firmly on two hulking FBI agents who wanted to come in and ask her questions.

Jan 9, 2003 / Column / Katha Pollitt

An African-American Appeal for Peace An African-American Appeal for Peace

It's time to come up with a new notion of civil rights and peaceful negotiation.

Jan 9, 2003 / Feature / Walter Mosley

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