Canary in the Mine Shaft Canary in the Mine Shaft
Why the absence of African-American baseball players matters.
Jul 16, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin
Healthcare: Heat Is On Healthcare: Heat Is On
Advocacy groups have helped to keep the public option on the negotiating table, but it may not remain in the final bill.
Jul 15, 2009 / J. Lester Feder
Can This Marriage Be Saved? Can This Marriage Be Saved?
We could bash divorce forever, but what's the point? Even Jesus can't keep unhappy spouses together.
Jul 15, 2009 / Column / Katha Pollitt
…And a Law for Poor People …And a Law for Poor People
Obama wants to repeal many strictures on legal services funding. But more needs to be done.
Jul 15, 2009 / Feature /
Obama’s Faithful Flock Obama’s Faithful Flock
Obama promised to reverse the most egregious aspects of Bush's faith-based policies. So why is he extending them?
Jul 15, 2009 / Feature / Sarah Posner
The GOP’s ‘Wise Latina’ Fixation The GOP’s ‘Wise Latina’ Fixation
Slate's Dahlia Lithwick examines how Republican rhetoric on race at Sotomayor's confirmation hearings may backfire.
Jul 15, 2009 / The Rachel Maddow Show
Sotomayor Hearings: White Men Can’t Judge Sotomayor Hearings: White Men Can’t Judge
Jon Stewart takes on the absurdity of Senate confirmation hearings by deflating the pomposity of senators from both parties.
Jul 15, 2009 / The Daily Show
Sanders Schools McCain on Public Healthcare Sanders Schools McCain on Public Healthcare
Sen. Bernie Sanders says Congress should stop protecting the private healthcare industry and provide quality healthcare for all Americans.
Jul 14, 2009 / YouTube
Sotomayor Says Roe Is “Settled Law,” Still Gets GOP Props Sotomayor Says Roe Is “Settled Law,” Still Gets GOP Props
The second day of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation hearing proceeded as smoothly as the first, even as the judge placed herself firmly in the camp of those who ...
Jul 14, 2009 / John Nichols
Bill Clinton Backs Same-Sex Marriage Bill Clinton Backs Same-Sex Marriage
The former president's reversal is the highest-profile one to date. It may also have political implications for the future of the Defense of Marriage Act.
Jul 14, 2009 / Feature / Michael Tracey