Kyrgyzstan’s Islamist Blowback Kyrgyzstan’s Islamist Blowback
American support for repressive governments has provided fertile ground for recruitment.
Apr 22, 2010 / Feature / David Trilling
Papal Indulgences Papal Indulgences
The Catholic Church's moral authority in the secular world is the most detestable aspect of the current scandal.
Mar 31, 2010 / Column / Katha Pollitt
National Catholic Reporter Joins Nuns in Backing Health Reform National Catholic Reporter Joins Nuns in Backing Health Reform
"Congress, and its Catholics, should say yes to health care reform," argues key Catholic paper, as representatives of 59,000 nuns back reform.
Mar 18, 2010 / John Nichols
Progressive Bible Study Progressive Bible Study
It might be time for progressives to lead our national bible study.
Feb 24, 2010 / Melissa Harris-Perry
Iraq’s New Sectarian Storm Clouds Iraq’s New Sectarian Storm Clouds
Tonight, President Obama will address the nation to discuss the drawdown of US combat forces in Iraq. In February, Robert Dreyfuss reported on the specter of civil conflict and the...
Feb 18, 2010 / Feature / Bob Dreyfuss
The Hero of the Orange Revolution Poisons Ukraine The Hero of the Orange Revolution Poisons Ukraine
No politician has ever suffered a more humiliating rejection than the former leader of Ukraine's Orange Revolution and its current sitting president, Viktor Yushchenko.
From Genesis to Gaia From Genesis to Gaia
If a conclusive disrespecting of Genesis was required, wouldn't you think R. Crumb was the man for the job?
Jan 7, 2010 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
The Transformation of Hamas The Transformation of Hamas
Palestine's Islamic movement has subtly changed its uncompromising posture on Israel.
Jan 7, 2010 / Feature / Fawaz A. Gerges
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
Focus on Israel Focus on Israel
A spate of new films address the human toll the Israeli-Palestinian conflict takes on both sides.
Dec 22, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman