Election Matters Election Matters
When George W. Bush asked Congress for the authority to attack Iraq, New York Congressman Amo Houghton voted no.
Apr 15, 2004 / John Nichols
The Haunted Archives The Haunted Archives
Who should control access to the archives of the 9/11 Commission after it closes up shop in August? The commission's records will go to the National Archives.
Apr 15, 2004 / The Editors
Getting Out Every Vote Getting Out Every Vote
How can progressives substantially increase the number of low-income voters in 2004--and why does it matter?
Apr 8, 2004 / Jeff Blum
Pregnant and Dangerous Pregnant and Dangerous
The good news is that Utah has dropped murder charges against Melissa Rowland, who rejected her doctors' advice to undergo an immediate Caesarean section and gave birth to a stil...
Apr 8, 2004 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Klayman Watch Klayman Watch
A conservative provocateur turned Senate candidate may have tried to skirt campaign finance rules.
Mar 10, 2004 / David Corn
And the Winner Is… And the Winner Is…
While gaudily festooned Hollywood liberals presented each other with the false golden idol of a little naked man, enlightened others quietly celebrated the traditions of thousand...
Mar 4, 2004 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
George W. Bush Speaks Out on Gay Marriage George W. Bush Speaks Out on Gay Marriage
He backs an amendment defining the vow
Of marriage as being a guy and his frau,
Lest civilization sink into a slough--
Which he says could happen. It isn't clear how.
Mar 4, 2004 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The End of the Affair The End of the Affair
It's been a while since Cuba, that caiman-shaped Caribbean isle, ceased to be a place on the map.
Feb 26, 2004 / Books & the Arts / Achy Obejas
Novak’s No Patriot (or Journalist) Novak’s No Patriot (or Journalist)
Journalists are understandably loath to call on a colleague to give up a source who's been promised anonymity, as the credibility of the entire profession can suffer from such a ...
Feb 26, 2004 / Column / Eric Alterman
Toothpaste, Cough Drops, Aspirin, Contraception Toothpaste, Cough Drops, Aspirin, Contraception
Please forward widely: "An Open Letter About Emergency Contraception," by Katha Pollitt and Jennifer Baumgardner
Feb 26, 2004 / Column / Katha Pollitt