Lester ‘Red’ Rodney: 1911-2009 Lester ‘Red’ Rodney: 1911-2009
The "Press Box Red" was a top sports writer who led the first sustained campaign to integrate Major League Baseball.
Dec 27, 2009 / Dave Zirin
Healthcare Passes, But the Fight Goes On Healthcare Passes, But the Fight Goes On
Before the healthcare reform bill reaches President Obama's desk, here are the issues that are still worth fighting on to ensure reform helps as many Americans as possible.
Dec 24, 2009 / J. Lester Feder
Afghan Lobby Scam Afghan Lobby Scam
Has a major military contractor in Afghanistan created an Astroturf organization to promote long-term US engagement?
Dec 22, 2009 / Aram Roston
How to Exit Afghanistan How to Exit Afghanistan
A timetable for withdrawal from Afghanistan should set the stage for the military neutralization of the country.
Dec 22, 2009 / Selig S. Harrison
Healthcare Pressure Points Healthcare Pressure Points
How do the House and Senate bills compare on affordability and enforceability?
Dec 22, 2009 / J. Lester Feder
Noted. Noted.
Sasha Chavkin on more Shell games in Nigeria; David L. Kirpon how healthcare reform will affect coverage for kids
Dec 22, 2009 / The Editors
Reality Bites Reality Bites
The problem with the Copenhagen Accord: nature does not award points for trying.
Dec 22, 2009 / The Editors
Caged Tiger Caged Tiger
The teachable moment of the Tiger Woods circus: if you front for the worst, don't expect anyone to have your back.
Dec 16, 2009 / Dave Zirin
Peace and War in Oslo Peace and War in Oslo
Obama's Nobel speech offered a distorted view of America's role in the world and a shallow understanding of just war.
Dec 16, 2009 / David Cortright
A Planetary Movement A Planetary Movement
The Copenhagen summit has witnessed the coming of age of a genuine, global and muscular mass movement on behalf of climate action.
Dec 16, 2009 / Mark Hertsgaard