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Who’s Afraid of Judy Maccabee? Who’s Afraid of Judy Maccabee?

Women increasingly are taking leadership roles in Jewish life--and that's a problem?

Jul 2, 2008 / Column / Katha Pollitt

The Persecution of Sami Al-Arian The Persecution of Sami Al-Arian

The US government's shameful auto-da-fé of Sami Al-Arian enters a new phase.

Jul 2, 2008 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

Top McCain Aide Says That Another Terrorist Attack on the US Would Be to McCain’s Advantage in the Election Top McCain Aide Says That Another Terrorist Attack on the US Would Be to McCain’s Advantage in the Election

What a way to energize your base.

Jul 1, 2008 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Flyboy McPlane! Flyboy McPlane!

Thrills and spills in a dogfight over Washington!

Jul 1, 2008 / Column / Robert Grossman

Nader Tackles Sports Nader Tackles Sports

It's a little known fact, but Ralph Nader is seriously interested in sports, which is why he believes there should be a Bill of Rights just for the fans.

Jun 30, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin

Obama vs. the Smart Guys (and Dumb Wars) Obama vs. the Smart Guys (and Dumb Wars)

Barack Obama got it right on Iraq six years ago. Now, perhaps, so can the rest of us.

Jun 26, 2008 / Column / Eric Alterman

Movin’ On Down Movin’ On Down

Loan-sharking has resurged with global force, cutting across class, race and regions: we're all in the ghetto now.

Jun 26, 2008 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

Well, There You Go. Imus the Bigot Is Back Well, There You Go. Imus the Bigot Is Back

Is Don Imus irredeemably stupid or just a run-of-the-mill racist?

Jun 25, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin

Who’s Knuckle-bumping Now? Who’s Knuckle-bumping Now?

It's catching on! What does it mean?

Jun 25, 2008 / Column / Ward Sutton

A Smear-cheer for Michelle Obama A Smear-cheer for Michelle Obama

Swiftboating with faint praise.

Jun 25, 2008 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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