Why the New Torture Defense Is a Good Offense

The torture immunity lobby has a new argument--public support inoculates war criminals. With that mindset, we are likely to get these policies wrong again in the future.

Ari Melber

Jack Kemp vs. the Party of No

The former HUD Secretary imagined a radical Republican Party that reached out to all Americans with ideas. Too bad it didn't come to pass.

John Nichols

Justice Souter’s Jurisprudence

He has quietly and diligently mined the law to return history and humanity to the court. Obama would do well to name someone like him.

Aziz Huq

Flawed Flu Prescription

It's easy enough for the government to tell people to stay home or keep their kids home from school if they have flu symptoms--but what if they can't afford to miss work?

Heather Boushey

Ten More Things You Can Do to Oppose War in Afghanistan

Take these concrete steps to build an antiwar infrastructure from the bottom up.

Tom Hayden

Through a Lens Starkly

A rash of teen "sexting" has turned educators and law enforcement officials into instant oglers, hunting for crimes where none are intended.

JoAnn Wypijewski

Noted.

Arlen Specter's switch; The Progressive turns 100.

The Editors

Rights, Not Raids

Clearer rights for immigrants and jobs for workers hard-hit by the recession will go a long way to reduce competition and fear.

David Bacon and Bill Ong Hing

Obama’s First 100 Days

So far, there's much to be optimistic about. But the bank bailout and Afghanistan policy are cause for continued concern.

The Editors

Cashing in on ‘Government Sachs’

The chairman of the New York Federal Reserve Bank made millions off his secret purchase of Goldman Sachs stock. But where's the outrage?

Robert Scheer

Seabiscuit Meets Syriana at the Derby

In a victory for the little people, a long-shot little horse from nowhere overcomes 50 to 1 odds to win the Kentucky Derby. But wait. Look who owns part of the horse.

Dave Zirin

Jeremy Tyler, Euro-Pro

A promising young athlete causes a furor because he's leaving high school to play pro basketball. What's so wrong with that?

Dave Zirin and Billy Buntin

Better Living Through Torture

I should have been a member of the torture creative class, because now I would be having a good life.

Katha Pollitt

King of the Hate Business

With haters on the wane, what will the hate-seekers do?

Alexander Cockburn

Hearing Every Day From Cheney

Calvin Trillin

On ‘Tell Her the Truth’

Waban, Mass.

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