SNCC: The Battle-Scarred Youngsters SNCC: The Battle-Scarred Youngsters
A report from the front lines of the civil rights battle in Greenwood, Mississippi—a very dangerous place to be.
Apr 23, 2009 / Feature / Howard Zinn
Bush’s Lingering Blacklist Bush’s Lingering Blacklist
If we are to pursue our security without abandoning our ideals, laws on groups financing terror need drastic reform.
Apr 22, 2009 / Editorial / David Cole
Accountability for Torture Accountability for Torture
Congress must act to remove from positions of trust those who sanctioned torture and dial down the imperial presidency that has evolved on its watch.
Apr 22, 2009 / Editorial / John Nichols
Has the ‘Journal’ Lost Its Soul? Has the ‘Journal’ Lost Its Soul?
Rupert Murdoch has not wrecked the Wall Street Journal, as many had predicted. But a key question remains: is the new regime committed to unbiased reporting, or will it politicize ...
Apr 22, 2009 / Feature / Scott Sherman
The Newspaper Biz: ‘More Poison, Please’? The Newspaper Biz: ‘More Poison, Please’?
We have no more hope today of saving the newspaper business than we do the telegraph business. But we can save the news.
Apr 22, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman
Obama and the Big Dogs Obama and the Big Dogs
When great crimes are committed--by the big dogs of Wall Street or those who torture in our name--they will either bully their way out or be called to account. Is Obama tough enoug...
Apr 22, 2009 / Editorial / William Greider
The Pinstripe Patriot Act The Pinstripe Patriot Act
The New York Yankees are forcing the owner's religious and political beliefs on every fan admitted to its $1.5 billion cathedral of baseball. How long can they get away with it?
Apr 21, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin
A Gay Gathering Storm Ad Parody A Gay Gathering Storm Ad Parody
Alicia Silverstone, Lance Bass and several other stars join forces to spoof the anti-gay National Organization for Marriage ad.
Apr 21, 2009 / Video / Funny or Die
Jon Stewart Takes on Torture Supporters Jon Stewart Takes on Torture Supporters
Jon Stewart surveys the misdirected outrage Obama's release of the Bush administration's torture memos has provoked on the right.
Apr 21, 2009 / Video / The Daily Show
America’s UN Boycott Backfires America’s UN Boycott Backfires
By choosing to boycott the UN conference on racism, the United States has increased the clout of Iran's Ahmadinejad and undermined global efforts to defeat intolerance.
Apr 20, 2009 / Editorial / Barbara Crossette