Rudy Giuliani, Triumphant Rudy Giuliani, Triumphant
So Rudy is the person of the year. We join the world in offering a cheer To him--a man, some thought, was sent by heaven To guide us through the shock of 9/11. At certain tim...
Jan 3, 2002 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Enron Is a Cancer on the Presidency Enron Is a Cancer on the Presidency
Enron's Ken Lay is no stranger to not only the Bush family, but the Bush administration. Finally, reporters are starting to take notice and ask questions.
Jan 2, 2002 / Column / Robert Scheer
Idiocy Watch: The New Republic Idiocy Watch: The New Republic
The New Republic strains credibility with its 'Idiocy Watch'—it might want to keep itself in its sights.
Dec 20, 2001 / Column / Eric Alterman
You Mean, We Won Something? You Mean, We Won Something?
With developments in the Mumia Abu-Jamal case and Pacifica's re-emergence, the left has a couple of victories under its belt; the Enron scandal develops further.
Dec 20, 2001 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
Dissent Dissent
Now Ashcroft says his critics aid An enemy whose plans are laid To turn our torch of liberty quite dim. So we should say, "Do what you please, Forget the usual guarantees"-- Unless, of course, the enemy is Him.
Dec 20, 2001 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Begging to Disagree Begging to Disagree
In these heated times, what does the word 'fundamentalist' mean? Well, it all depends on whom you ask.
Dec 20, 2001 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
Secularism Unlocks the Door to Stability Secularism Unlocks the Door to Stability
In rebuilding Afghanistan, lessons should be learned from Turkey and Egypt when it comes to the separation of church and state.
Dec 18, 2001 / Column / Robert Scheer
National Security? National Security?
Israel must decide if it wants a Jewish homeland in Palestine, or all of Palestine as a Jewish state.
Dec 13, 2001 / Column / Christopher Hitchens
Pennies in the Hat Pennies in the Hat
Christmas can be a consumeristic orgy, but consider some gift-giving alternatives to improve the world.
Dec 13, 2001 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Connect the Enron Dots to Bush Connect the Enron Dots to Bush
The connections between Enron and the Bush administration run deep—and they should be investigated.
Dec 11, 2001 / Column / Robert Scheer