Mr. Huey and Mr. Long Mr. Huey and Mr. Long
Huey Long was the first politician who knew how to make power just as the robber barons made money.
Apr 8, 2009 / Feature / Benjamin Stolberg
Hollywood Learns to Talk Hollywood Learns to Talk
Movies that talk, and pictures from a box in your living room? What is the world coming to?
Apr 8, 2009 / Feature / The Editors
The Hub The Hub
Boston's oak trees Drop tiny bald heads Some wear berets. It's a city of character But no soul.
Apr 8, 2009 / Books & the Arts / William Corbett
Clear November Morning Clear November Morning
O Brooklyn's harp, Manhattan spires All the liars rough with others' lives, Jesus sayers, hard moneyed men Whose hearts are fists of power Dishonor and death will find you out.
Apr 8, 2009 / Books & the Arts / William Corbett
The 1932 Disarmament Conference The 1932 Disarmament Conference
There could be disastrous consequences if the world powers don't come to an agreement at the World Disarmament Conference in Geneva.
Apr 8, 2009 / Column / Albert Einstein
Baracknophobia Strikes Again Baracknophobia Strikes Again
Jon Stewart reviews the commentary of the right wingnuts who are speaking 'crazy to power' and explains the difference between tyranny and losing.
Apr 8, 2009 / The Daily Show
D-Day: The Beginning of the End D-Day: The Beginning of the End
June 6, 1944: the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany.
Apr 7, 2009 / Feature / The Nation
Playing Politics With Justice Playing Politics With Justice
Gerald Ford hands Richard Nixon his get-out-of-jail free card.
Apr 7, 2009 / Feature / Jerome R. Waldie
How to Save the US Auto Industry How to Save the US Auto Industry
In five easy steps, The Daily Show's resident problem-solver John Hodgman lays out a plan to save American carmakers.
Apr 7, 2009 / The Daily Show
The Pope’s Position on Birth Control The Pope’s Position on Birth Control
The founder of Planned Parenthood has a few words for the Pope on birth control.
Apr 7, 2009 / Feature / Margaret Sanger