At Guantánamo, the Government Is Still Making Up the Law as It Goes Along At Guantánamo, the Government Is Still Making Up the Law as It Goes Along
Regardless of who wins on November 6, there are no signs that either Romney or Obama will act to dismantle the lawless military commissions created after 9/11.
Oct 31, 2012 / John Knefel
The Journeys of Fred Halliday The Journeys of Fred Halliday
On socialism or the Middle East, Fred Halliday’s intellectual flexibility was one of his greatest strengths.
Oct 30, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Susie Linfield
Romney Opposed Gay Rights in Massachusetts Romney Opposed Gay Rights in Massachusetts
As governor, Romney worked against gay adoption and anti-bullying efforts.
Oct 29, 2012 / Ben Adler
James Harden, the NBA and the Myth of Small Markets James Harden, the NBA and the Myth of Small Markets
Beneath the surface of a shocking NBA trade lies a corporate philosophy that puts fans last.
Oct 29, 2012 / Dave Zirin
The Liberal and Digital Battle Over Change The Liberal and Digital Battle Over Change
There are unusual battle lines in a major progressive dispute over the future of the powerhouse website Change.org.
Oct 29, 2012 / Ari Melber
On the Lena Dunham ‘First Time’ Ad Controversy On the Lena Dunham ‘First Time’ Ad Controversy
It’s not about the sex—it’s about the emotion.
Oct 27, 2012 / Richard Kim
Lena Dunham’s and Ronald Reagan’s First Time Lena Dunham’s and Ronald Reagan’s First Time
Lena Dunham’s Obama ad wasn’t the “first time” someone made a double entendre about voting.
Oct 26, 2012 / Leslie Savan
Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (10/26/12) Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (10/26/12)
This week: LGBT New Yorkers stand against stop-and-frisk, Obama makes his "kill list" permanent, and much more.
Oct 26, 2012 / StudentNation / StudentNation
The Clueless Politics of ‘Cloud Atlas’ The Clueless Politics of ‘Cloud Atlas’
The blockbuster adaptation’s “deep thoughts” come in about as cheap as its prosthetics.
Oct 26, 2012 / Michelle Dean
Life Without Parole: A Different Death Penalty Life Without Parole: A Different Death Penalty
As a death row lawyer who fights to keep his clients alive, I believe life without parole denies the possibility of redemption every bit as much as strapping a murderer to the gurn...
Oct 26, 2012 / David R. Dow