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Federal authorities are prosecuting Steve Kurtz under the Patriot Act for using harmless bacteria in his artwork. A new film examines his ordeal.

Oct 5, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Patricia J. Williams

The Courage of Anna Politkovskaya The Courage of Anna Politkovskaya

A human rights activist remembers the courage of a crusading journalist, murdered one year ago.

Oct 4, 2007 / Feature / Natalya Estemirova

Leave Us Alone Leave Us Alone

How do presidential candidates propose to protect our privacy?

Oct 4, 2007 / Ryan Thoreson

The Sick Knicks The Sick Knicks

Exposed in court as sex harassers, the coach and owner of a storied basketball team have turned Madison Square Garden into a toxic workplace.

Oct 3, 2007 / Column / Dave Zirin

Jena: Take Your Nooses Down Jena: Take Your Nooses Down

A schoolyard fight in Jena, Louisiana, fueled by hateful symbols of the Jim Crow era, prompted John Mellencamp to write this song. Watch the video.

Oct 3, 2007 / Books & the Arts / The Nation

Google: Search and Data Seizure Google: Search and Data Seizure

Google's bid to acquire DoubleClick will make it the most powerful player in interactive marketing on the planet. But it poses threats to our privacy, politics and democratic aspir...

Sep 28, 2007 / Feature / Jeffrey Chester

Political Punk: Rage Against the Band Political Punk: Rage Against the Band

Now with a major label, political punk rockers Against Me! have released what may be the year's best album. But have they sold out?

Sep 28, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Akiva Gottlieb

Jessica Valenti: Full Frontal Feminism Jessica Valenti: Full Frontal Feminism

A conversation with the author and Feministing.com founder about why the next wave of feminist activism will take place online.

Sep 28, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Molly Bennet

When Monks Get Mad When Monks Get Mad

If you think the Buddhist monks challenging the military regime in Myanmar are passive and peaceful, think again.

Sep 28, 2007 / Andrew Lam

Protecting the Wiretappers Protecting the Wiretappers

Now that telecommunications giants are shielded from lawsuits for warrantless spying, the Bush Administration is seeking to absolve them of past misdeeds.

Sep 27, 2007 / Feature / Aziz Huq

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