A New Low in Attacks on Freedom of Speech A New Low in Attacks on Freedom of Speech
Tarek Mehanna got seventeen years in prison for translating a document.
Apr 25, 2012 / David Cole
Defending Israel (and Waiting for a Miracle) Defending Israel (and Waiting for a Miracle)
American Jews could play a useful role in aiding our Israeli cousins to see that they are destroying what was noble about their country. Why won't they?
Apr 25, 2012 / Column / Eric Alterman
The Road to Marjayoun: On Anthony Shadid The Road to Marjayoun: On Anthony Shadid
Anthony Shadid was an exceedingly rare reporter in the thinning ranks of American journalism.
Apr 25, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Scott Sherman
Did Romney Buy the GOP Nomination? Did Romney Buy the GOP Nomination?
Mitt’s opponents say he won only because he outspends everyone. It’s not that simple.
Apr 25, 2012 / Ben Adler
Marina Sitrin: Imagining a New General Strike Marina Sitrin: Imagining a New General Strike
What are some alternative tactics to create a different, more powerful general strike?
Apr 24, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
James Murdoch Lightly Grilled James Murdoch Lightly Grilled
Murdoch minor may just about stay out of jail by claiming to be an idiot—an option not available to his father, who begins two days of testimony tomorrow morning.
Apr 24, 2012 / D.D. Guttenplan
New Videos Shed Light on Immigrant’s Brutal Death New Videos Shed Light on Immigrant’s Brutal Death
Mexican immigrant Anastasio Hernández Rojas was surrounded and brutally beaten by more than a dozen border patrol officials.
Apr 24, 2012 / Press Room
The Vatican’s Latest Target in the War on Women: Nuns The Vatican’s Latest Target in the War on Women: Nuns
The bishops want to put a stop to the nuns’ focus on social justice. Thanks to their second-class status within the church, the nuns have little recourse.
Apr 24, 2012 / Norman Birnbaum
Did Conservative Sting Operatives Target Planned Parenthood—Again? Did Conservative Sting Operatives Target Planned Parenthood—Again?
Has an anti-choice group secretly videotaped “patients” asking about sex-selective abortion?
Apr 24, 2012 / Jessica Valenti
Metta World Peace—Alias Ron Artest—Did Bad but Deserves Better Metta World Peace—Alias Ron Artest—Did Bad but Deserves Better
An ugly elbow has shown NBA player Metta World Peace that his playing future is in doubt, despite past good works.
Apr 23, 2012 / Dave Zirin