The ‘Public Interest’ The ‘Public Interest’
For years Pittsburghers have witnessed the low regard in which public television station WQED holds its second channel, WQEX.
Dec 18, 2002 / Books & the Arts / Bill O’Driscoll
The People’s Church The People’s Church
Margaret Spillane is a native Bostonian.
Dec 18, 2002 / Margaret Spillane
Healthcare for All–Now Healthcare for All–Now
If there were a firing squad for political rhetoric, the phrase "single payer" would have to be placed against the wall and blown away.
Dec 18, 2002 / David Corn
Trifecta for Our Side Trifecta for Our Side
In moments of triumphant hubris, titans do themselves in.
Dec 18, 2002 / The Editors
Polanski’s Holocaust Polanski’s Holocaust
I can think of no picture of recent years, other than Roman Polanski's The Pianist, that has won the Palme d'Or at Cannes and yet stirred neither controversy nor excitement.
Dec 17, 2002 / Books & the Arts / Stuart Klawans
Occupation Blues Occupation Blues
While Israel's decisive victories on the battlefield and overwhelming advantage in military force are crucial to its dominance in the Middle East, perhaps just as important is ...
Dec 17, 2002 / Books & the Arts / Robert Jensen
Apocalypse Now? Apocalypse Now?
Judgment Day is everyday with Mike Davis.
Dec 17, 2002 / Books & the Arts / Jane Holtz Kay
New York, New York New York, New York
The economy of New York City still reels from the attack on September 11, to which has been added the economic effect of global recession and Wall Street's sharp decline.
Dec 17, 2002 / Books & the Arts / Mary Campbell Gallagher
Who in 2004? Who in 2004?
With Al Gore bowing out of the 2004 presidential race, the field for Democratic contenders is wide open. In a mock people's primary, WorkingForChange is asking the public who it w...
Dec 17, 2002 / Peter Rothberg