Straight, Not Narrow Straight, Not Narrow
In the early 1980s, soon after the right-wing grassroots movement gave us a Reagan presidency, I announced that I would be boycotting my straight friends' weddings.
May 13, 2004 / John Scagliotti
Neocon Man Neocon Man
Daniel Pipes has made his name inveighing against an academy overrun by political extremists. But he is nothing if not extreme in his own views.
Apr 22, 2004 / Feature / Eyal Press
Election Matters Election Matters
When George W. Bush asked Congress for the authority to attack Iraq, New York Congressman Amo Houghton voted no.
Apr 15, 2004 / John Nichols
The Haunted Archives The Haunted Archives
Who should control access to the archives of the 9/11 Commission after it closes up shop in August? The commission's records will go to the National Archives.
Apr 15, 2004 / The Editors
Pregnant and Dangerous Pregnant and Dangerous
The good news is that Utah has dropped murder charges against Melissa Rowland, who rejected her doctors' advice to undergo an immediate Caesarean section and gave birth to a stil...
Apr 8, 2004 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Klayman Watch Klayman Watch
A conservative provocateur turned Senate candidate may have tried to skirt campaign finance rules.
Mar 10, 2004 / David Corn
And the Winner Is… And the Winner Is…
While gaudily festooned Hollywood liberals presented each other with the false golden idol of a little naked man, enlightened others quietly celebrated the traditions of thousand...
Mar 4, 2004 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
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
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