Comments of the Week Comments of the Week
Starting today, we’ll post a weekly run-down of the best of our reader comments with the hopes of highlighting some of your most valuable insights and encouraging more peop...
Sep 16, 2011 / Sarah Arnold
The Eloquence of Carl Oglesby The Eloquence of Carl Oglesby
I'm not capable of accurately describing the kindness, intensity and melancholy that were alloyed in Carl's character, or the profound role he played in deepening our commitment t...
Sep 16, 2011 / Mike Davis
Obama and the Jewish Vote Obama and the Jewish Vote
Rick Perry, Christian Zionist, fires a warning shot.
Sep 16, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
House Republicans Pass the ‘Outsourcers Bill of Rights’ House Republicans Pass the ‘Outsourcers Bill of Rights’
A bill passed by the House of Representatives could have some frightenting impacts for American workers if enacted.
Sep 16, 2011 / George Zornick
Not Just Another Day (At War) Not Just Another Day (At War)
Eric on a Shakespeare reimagining and Reed on the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell.
Sep 16, 2011 / Eric Alterman
Buyer’s Remorse Buyer’s Remorse
Looking back, some voters think they picked the wrong Democrat.
Sep 16, 2011 / Jamelle Bouie
Supreme Court Blocks Rick Perry’s Texecution of Inmate ‘Based on the Color of His Skin’ Supreme Court Blocks Rick Perry’s Texecution of Inmate ‘Based on the Color of His Skin’
GOP front-runner Perry says he “never struggled” with questions about whether Texas is wrongfully executing death row inmates. But the High Court has intervened to say ...
Sep 16, 2011 / John Nichols
‘I Am Troy Davis’ ‘I Am Troy Davis’
Activists have called for all concerned citizens to make their voices heard in a Day of Solidarity with Troy Davis on September 20, the day before his scheduled execution.
Sep 16, 2011 / Peter Rothberg
Obama Backs Off Social Security, Medicare Reform Obama Backs Off Social Security, Medicare Reform
The Democrats’ loss in New York's 9th District was an ominous rebuke to the president. Good thing he won’t be suggesting entitlement reform next week.
Sep 15, 2011 / William Greider
Yes, Rick Perry Really Is That Bad on the Environment Yes, Rick Perry Really Is That Bad on the Environment
Don’t believe the line that Perry just prioritizes the economy over the environment. Perry serves entrenched business interests and anti-science ideology.
Sep 15, 2011 / Ben Adler