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John Amaechi’s Timeout John Amaechi’s Timeout

The openly gay former NBA star speaks eloquently against homophobia, the war in Iraq and racism.

Apr 4, 2007 / Feature / Dave Zirin

Media Nostalgic for Satanic Abuse Scandals? Media Nostalgic for Satanic Abuse Scandals?

Boy, does the media love a good daycare controversy. Since we haven't had a good Satanic abuse or child molestation daycare story in years, we have to make do with provocative sta...

Apr 4, 2007 / The Nation

Leave Your Morals at the Border Leave Your Morals at the Border

A Supreme Court ruling turns a blind eye to torture and human rights violations, as long as they're done offshore.

Apr 4, 2007 / Column / Robert Scheer

ACT UP’s New Urgency ACT UP’s New Urgency

Twenty years after its founding, the AIDS activist group is expanding its mission to universal healthcare.

Apr 3, 2007 / Feature / Emily Douglas

Denial in the Desert Denial in the Desert

Abrupt climate change is rapidly turning the American West into a desert. But a culture in denial continues rampant suburbanization, fueled by the delusion that our water supply is...

Apr 3, 2007 / Feature / Mike Davis

Refunds for Good Refunds for Good

Did you know that the most wide-reaching tax refund in IRS history is on tap for this year? The Telephone Excise Tax Refund (TETR) is a one-time payment available on your 2006 ...

Apr 3, 2007 / Peter Rothberg

Bush v. Constitution… Again Bush v. Constitution… Again

George Bush's presidency has been distinguished by nothing so much as his consistent disregard for the Constitution. He wages war without required Congressional declarations. He o...

Apr 3, 2007 / John Nichols

Supreme Court Stands Up for the Polar Bears Supreme Court Stands Up for the Polar Bears

The Supremes have spoken. George, we put you in the White House back in 2000, but we can't go along with your "junk science" on global warming. We order you and your weak-spined E...

Apr 3, 2007 / The Nation

Bush Defense Follies (continued) Bush Defense Follies (continued)

Here's another nominee for the Best Bush Folly--the Administration's latest plan to expand its "missile defense shield" by locating a radar base and 10 missile interceptors in the...

Apr 3, 2007 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Beirut in the Balance Beirut in the Balance

Personal Voice: As another summer approaches with the memory of last year's Israeli-Lebanon war still fresh, young residents of Beirut struggle for survival.

Apr 3, 2007 / The Nation

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