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Understanding the World With Paul Sweezy Understanding the World With Paul Sweezy

I'm an optimist by disposition, but some weeks it's hard to find evidence of progress in human affairs.

Mar 4, 2004 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

George W. Bush Speaks Out on Gay Marriage George W. Bush Speaks Out on Gay Marriage

He backs an amendment defining the vow Of marriage as being a guy and his frau, Lest civilization sink into a slough-- Which he says could happen. It isn't clear how.

Mar 4, 2004 / Column / Calvin Trillin

More Mad Cow, Ambien & Universal Healthcare More Mad Cow, Ambien & Universal Healthcare

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Mar 3, 2004 / Column / Dr. Marc Siegel

A Passion for Hatred That Mocks Christ’s Message A Passion for Hatred That Mocks Christ’s Message

Mel Gibson's movie is a blood libel against the Jewish people.

Mar 2, 2004 / Books & the Arts / Robert Scheer

Novak’s No Patriot (or Journalist) Novak’s No Patriot (or Journalist)

Journalists are understandably loath to call on a colleague to give up a source who's been promised anonymity, as the credibility of the entire profession can suffer from such a ...

Feb 26, 2004 / Column / Eric Alterman

Toothpaste, Cough Drops, Aspirin, Contraception Toothpaste, Cough Drops, Aspirin, Contraception

Please forward widely: "An Open Letter About Emergency Contraception," by Katha Pollitt and Jennifer Baumgardner

Feb 26, 2004 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Farewell, Howard Dean Farewell, Howard Dean

A vote of thanks is due to Dr. Dean, A comet on the presidential scene. Once sure to win, he lost it all instead. He made mistakes, but still it should be said

Feb 26, 2004 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Nader Is Crashing the Party Yet Again Nader Is Crashing the Party Yet Again

Does he have no sense of accountability or shame?

Feb 25, 2004 / Column / Robert Scheer

Wedlockstep Wedlockstep

When I was quite young, my entire image of marriage was filtered through the bible of Bride Magazine.

Feb 19, 2004 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

Kerry: He’s Peaking Kerry: He’s Peaking

Kerry has the nomination almost within his grasp, and has also emerged from the bruising kiss of imputed scandal. Unless Ms.

Feb 19, 2004 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

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