From Genesis to Gaia From Genesis to Gaia
If a conclusive disrespecting of Genesis was required, wouldn't you think R. Crumb was the man for the job?
Jan 7, 2010 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
One Lesson That We Hope Airport Security Screeners Will Learn From the Attempted Airliner Bombing on Christmas Day One Lesson That We Hope Airport Security Screeners Will Learn From the Attempted Airliner Bombing on Christmas Day
A vital lesson.
Jan 6, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin
McCain Gets It, Obama Doesn’t McCain Gets It, Obama Doesn’t
Although Obama has blasted "fat cat bankers on Wall Street," it is time for those who elected him to ask for more than rhetoric.
Jan 6, 2010 / Column / Robert Scheer
Faculty Protest Texas Football Coach’s Raise Faculty Protest Texas Football Coach’s Raise
University of Texas football coach Mack Brown is getting a $2 million bonus while the rest of campus is tightening its belt.
Jan 5, 2010 / Column / Dave Zirin and Snehal Shingavi
The Global War on Stealth Underwear The Global War on Stealth Underwear
There is no "war" against terrorism. Not if by war one means doing the obvious and checking a highly suspicious air traveler's underwear to see if explosives have been sewn in.
Dec 30, 2009 / Column / Robert Scheer
Demonizing Dean Won’t Absolve This Healthcare Sham Demonizing Dean Won’t Absolve This Healthcare Sham
Howard Dean was roundly condemned for casting aspersions on what even many of its more ardent supporters admit is an obviously flawed bill.
Dec 23, 2009 / Column / Robert Scheer
Focus on Israel Focus on Israel
A spate of new films address the human toll the Israeli-Palestinian conflict takes on both sides.
Dec 22, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman
The Public Option, Which a Majority of Americans Favor, Is Dropped From the Healthcare Bill The Public Option, Which a Majority of Americans Favor, Is Dropped From the Healthcare Bill
And senators have no remorse.
Dec 22, 2009 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Courage to Say No The Courage to Say No
The G-8 powers are willing to do just about anything to get a deal in Copenhagen. But the urgency doesn't come from a desire to stop climate change.
Dec 16, 2009 / Column / Naomi Klein
Time to Get Out Those Checkbooks Time to Get Out Those Checkbooks
Economists agree: Christmas presents are a waste of money. Give to these worthy charities instead.
Dec 16, 2009 / Column / Katha Pollitt