Does the ‘T’ Stand Alone? Does the ‘T’ Stand Alone?
As a gay rights bill moved through Congress, some prominent Democrats tried to exclude protections for transgenders. The LGBT community revolted.
Oct 17, 2007 / Feature / Christopher Lisotta
Questions for Michael Mukasey Questions for Michael Mukasey
Elizabeth Holtzman, Nan Aron, Stephen Gillers, Victor Navasky and others quiz the Attorney General nominee on torture, the Constitution and the fate of Alberto Gonzales.
Oct 15, 2007 / Feature / The Nation
A New Latino Agenda A New Latino Agenda
Latino voters will go to the polls in 2008 with a hemispheric vision, a new sense of power and concerned about Iraq, immigration and the environment.
Oct 12, 2007 / Feature / Roberto Lovato
Which Climate Bill on Capitol Hill? Which Climate Bill on Capitol Hill?
As scenarios on the impact of global warming worsen, Senate Democrats are poised to abandon a realistic bill and support a deeply flawed measure that doesn't solve the problem.
Oct 12, 2007 / Feature / Mark Hertsgaard
The Political Doris Lessing The Political Doris Lessing
The winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature is every bit as political as her predecessors.
Oct 12, 2007 / Editorial / Dan Kellum
Apocalypse Now? Apocalypse Now?
According to Chalmers Johnson, Bush's imperial presidency may be the final chapter in the collapse of American democracy.
Oct 11, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Stephen Holmes
Taking Celebrity Seriously Taking Celebrity Seriously
The Paris Principle: politics are sooo hot.
Oct 11, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Stephen Duncombe
Rudy’s Bird of Prey Rudy’s Bird of Prey
Giuliani's conservative kingmaker knows all about the ugly side of Third World debt. He invented it.
Oct 11, 2007 / Feature / Ari Berman
Rudy’s Dirty Money Rudy’s Dirty Money
A closer look at the Texas energy interests fueling the former New York mayor's presidential campaign.
Oct 11, 2007 / Feature / Ari Berman
Malcolm Suber: Good for New Orleans Malcolm Suber: Good for New Orleans
A longtime activist, running in a special City Council election, is just what New Orleans needs.
Oct 10, 2007 / Editorial / Adolph Reed Jr.