What Are Words Worth? What Are Words Worth?
Speech is not the only, or even the most powerful, conduit of racial liberation—or racial oppression.
Sep 2, 2010 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry
Harry Reid Says That the ‘Ground Zero Mosque’ Should Be Built Somewhere Else Harry Reid Says That the ‘Ground Zero Mosque’ Should Be Built Somewhere Else
The leader of the Senate, Harry Reid, Now runs against a wacko. In the lead, But not by very much, he felt the need To pander on the mosque. This craven deed Was done, apparently, so he'd proceed As leader of the Senate Harry Reid.
Aug 26, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Terrorists Win The Terrorists Win
Nine years after 9/11, hatred of Islam has infected many Americans. How else can we explain the opposition to an Islamic community center two blocks away from where the attacks too...
Aug 25, 2010 / Column / Eric Alterman
Disdain Will Reign if You Nip Off to Spain Disdain Will Reign if You Nip Off to Spain
With apologies to Lerner and Loewe.
Aug 12, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin
No, the Empire Doesn’t Always Win No, the Empire Doesn’t Always Win
After seven years, America's occupation of Iraq is a failure.
Aug 12, 2010 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
Ground Zero for Free Speech Ground Zero for Free Speech
The proposed cultural center in lower Manhattan has become the latest target of the right's all-out attack on the First Amendment.
Aug 12, 2010 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Adieu, Tony Hayward Adieu, Tony Hayward
The gaffe-prone BP exec's wishes are coming true.
Jul 29, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Farmer in the Dell The Farmer in the Dell
Have we learned the right lessons from the mistreatment of Shirley Sherrod?
Jul 29, 2010 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
Journalism’s Age of Shame Journalism’s Age of Shame
Andrew Breitbart's schtick should be familiar by now. The same techniques used to defame Shirley Sherrod and discredit the NAACP were employed to destroy ACORN.
Jul 29, 2010 / Column / Eric Alterman
A Question on the Economic Recovery A Question on the Economic Recovery
Just wait your turn.
Jul 15, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin