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Rockefeller Drugs Laws: Ripe for Reform Rockefeller Drugs Laws: Ripe for Reform

New York activists who oppose the state's repressive drug laws are optimistic about the new political landscape but unsure of whether politicians will embrace the necessary radical...

Jan 23, 2009 / Feature / Sarah Arnold

A Matter of Justice A Matter of Justice

Obama declines to "criminalize policy differences"--but what about holding lawbreakers to account?

Jan 22, 2009 / The Editors

Bishop Gene Robinson on Hope for Obama, LGBT President Bishop Gene Robinson on Hope for Obama, LGBT President

With Barack Obama's inauguration, Gene Robinson has hope that an openly gay person can become president in the future.

Jan 21, 2009 / The Daily Show

Social Movements 2.0 Social Movements 2.0

The tension around the pros and cons of online organizing has spurred a healthy debate in the social movement community.

Jan 16, 2009 / Feature / Jeremy Brecher, Tim Costello, and Brendan Smith

Holding Bush Accountable Holding Bush Accountable

Obama cannot let former Bush administration officials get away with breaking the law without violating his own oath of office.

Jan 15, 2009 / Feature / Elizabeth Holtzman

Gaza Agonistes Gaza Agonistes

There's panic in the neocon playground as young liberal Jewish bloggers refuse to be silenced.

Jan 15, 2009 / Column / Eric Alterman

Rick Warren’s Clout Rick Warren’s Clout

How powerful is he? Take a look at his tax breaks.

Jan 15, 2009 / Jon Wiener

Prop 8: Did Mormons Go to Far? Prop 8: Did Mormons Go to Far?

The IRS forbids religious organizations from "substantially" lobbying for political legislation. Did the Mormon Church violate this law?

Jan 15, 2009 / American News Project

Jesse Jackson ’88: Realizing the Promise Jesse Jackson ’88: Realizing the Promise

Jesse Jackson's campaign formed the basis for a new political coalition that helped elect Barack Obama America's first black president.

Jan 14, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Brett Story

Das Boot: The Unsinkable Warmonger Das Boot: The Unsinkable Warmonger

After the way they goaded us into an epic military disaster, why do media warmongers still have jobs?

Jan 14, 2009 / Feature / Mark Ames

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