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Deconstructing Russia coverage on the Washington Post editorial page.
Beware School ‘Reformers’ Beware School ‘Reformers’
School reform could take on new meaning if Obama's secretary of education is actually an educator.
Dec 11, 2008 / Editorial / Alfie Kohn
Building for the Future Building for the Future
An activist calls for engaging youth in political life beyond the election.
Dec 10, 2008 / Editorial / Supriya Pillai
India’s Muslims India’s Muslims
The deep grievances of marginalized Indian Muslims are a source of major societal rifts, exacerbated by the anti-Muslim propaganda of Hindu fundamentalists.
Dec 3, 2008 / Editorial / Barbara Crossette
Barack Obama, Feminist in Chief? Barack Obama, Feminist in Chief?
Obama should make gender equality a keystone of his presidency--and the economic stimulus is a great place to start.
Dec 3, 2008 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Jack Black and Many More Star in ‘Prop 8: The Musical’ Jack Black and Many More Star in ‘Prop 8: The Musical’
Hollywood stars like Jack Black, John C. Reilly and Neil Patrick Harris parody the absurdity of the religious right's pro-Prop 8 position...in song.
Dec 3, 2008 / Video / Funny or Die
The Battle for Human Rights The Battle for Human Rights
Which idea of human rights will prevail: Western notions of freedom from fear or poorer nations' insistence on freedom from want?
Dec 3, 2008 / Feature / Barbara Crossette
Who Are the Taliban? Who Are the Taliban?
Who, exactly, are the Taliban? It's clear Afghan insurgents are far from monolithic.
Dec 3, 2008 / Feature / Anand Gopal
Change Immigrants and Labor Can Believe In Change Immigrants and Labor Can Believe In
The Obama administration should embrace progressive tactics to protect human and workplace rights.
Nov 26, 2008 / Feature / David Bacon
Keith Olbermann, Candace Gingrich Discuss Prop 8 Keith Olbermann, Candace Gingrich Discuss Prop 8
Newt Gingrich's sister speaks out about her brother's homophobia and the backlash to Prop 8 in California.