Fanning the Flames in Afghanistan Fanning the Flames in Afghanistan
How US (in)actions have all but ensured a failed end to its presence in Afghanistan.
Feb 28, 2012 / Tom Engelhardt and Nick Turse
AIDS and Imperialism: Karma and Colonial Crimes AIDS and Imperialism: Karma and Colonial Crimes
A new book shows that the HIV virus was triggered by wanton imperial depredations.
Feb 28, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Bob Dreyfuss
What’s the Matter With Arizona? What’s the Matter With Arizona?
Arizona's brand of cowboy politics is volatile but not uncommon to the style of Western state politics.
Feb 28, 2012 / Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto
GOP Candidates Embrace Anti-Labor, Free-Market Fundamentalism GOP Candidates Embrace Anti-Labor, Free-Market Fundamentalism
The presidential contenders are pitching a teacher-bashing, union-damning fundamentalism that’s just as extreme as their religious demagoguery.
Feb 28, 2012 / John Nichols
Newt’s Last Prayer: Christian Dominionists Go Gingrich Newt’s Last Prayer: Christian Dominionists Go Gingrich
The candidate’s most useful supporters have been evangelicals who believe that government should be rooted in biblical law.
Feb 28, 2012 / Mariah Blake
Obama’s Crackdown on Whistle-blowers Obama’s Crackdown on Whistle-blowers
Why have so many public workers been accused under the Espionage Act during Obama's presidency?
Feb 27, 2012 / Press Room
Conservative Hobbyhorses for 2012 Conservative Hobbyhorses for 2012
Republicans have invented a new bunch of boogeymen. Here’s a guide to some of the most important memes on the right.
Feb 27, 2012 / Ben Adler
In Defense Of ‘The Help’ In Defense Of ‘The Help’
Though complicated by controversy, a weekend in Los Angeles with thirty domestic workers underscores the power of Hollywood to propel social change.
Feb 27, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Ilyse Hogue
Is the Furor Over Iran’s Nuclear Program Justified? Is the Furor Over Iran’s Nuclear Program Justified?
Anne-Marie Slaughter, Zainab Salbi, Elise Jordan and Jeremy Scahill on what “you should know” for the week ahead.
Feb 27, 2012 / Chris Hayes
Overwhelmed by Opposition, Wisconsin’s Walker Won’t Challenge Recall Petitions Overwhelmed by Opposition, Wisconsin’s Walker Won’t Challenge Recall Petitions
The governor who attacked labor rights is still playing games, but his decision not to challenge signatures means that a recall election could come as soon as May.
Feb 27, 2012 / John Nichols