Human Rights at the UN Human Rights at the UN
The day after Mary Robinson stepped down as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, forced out by determined pressure from Washington, George W.
Oct 17, 2002 / Ian Williams
A Short Summary of the Nobel Peace Prize Announcement A Short Summary of the Nobel Peace Prize Announcement
(Translated From the Norwegian) The Nobel Carter finally got He got 'cause he's what Bush is not.
Oct 17, 2002 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Starring Jimmy Carter, in War and Peace Starring Jimmy Carter, in War and Peace
Now they've given Jimmy Carter the Nobel Peace Prize. Looking at the present, wretched incumbent, Democrats feel smug about their paladin of peace.
Oct 17, 2002 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
Home on the Range Home on the Range
There's a joke circulating on the Internet: A grandmother overhears her 5-year-old granddaughter playing "wedding." The wedding vows go like this: "You have the right to remain...
Oct 17, 2002 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
Five Ways To Help Win The House Five Ways To Help Win The House
Strategic lessons for a Democratic Party that is having trouble finding its way.
Oct 17, 2002 / Feature / John Nichols
The NRA Sees Room to Grow As Faithful Adjunct to the GOP The NRA Sees Room to Grow As Faithful Adjunct to the GOP
It's filling the grassroots role once played by the Christian Coalition.
Jerusalem Calling Jerusalem Calling
On his new album, country-rocker Steve Earle lets politics infuse his music.
Oct 17, 2002 / Books & the Arts / David Corn
In the Name of My Father I Cannot Forgive In the Name of My Father I Cannot Forgive
Even after twenty-five years, the bitter taste of Argentina's "dirty war" lingers.
Oct 17, 2002 / Feature / Héctor Timerman
Did the CIA Blow the Call? Did the CIA Blow the Call?
Shortly after Ronald Reagan became President of the United States, the nation's capital got a second morning newspaper. Eventually, Dr. Ronald Goodwin, formerly the Rev.
Oct 17, 2002 / Books & the Arts / Dusko Doder