My Lai and Lockerbie Reconsidered My Lai and Lockerbie Reconsidered
The eerie confluence of the tales of two convicted mass murderers, Abdel Baset al-Megrahi and William Calley--and their fates.
Aug 31, 2009 / Nick Turse
Katrina’s Hidden Race War: Four Years Later Katrina’s Hidden Race War: Four Years Later
A segment on Anderson Cooper 360 investigates the white vigilante justice that tore through New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Aug 28, 2009 / CNN
Novak Without Tears Novak Without Tears
It's time to do Robert Novak the honor of taking his life's work seriously.
Aug 26, 2009 / Column / Eric Alterman
Reverse Nazism and the War on Universal Healthcare Reverse Nazism and the War on Universal Healthcare
What's at stake could very well be nothing less than America's own Weimar moment.
Aug 26, 2009 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
Aborn for Manhattan DA Aborn for Manhattan DA
An experienced prosecutor who knows that prevention is the best crime-fighting strategy, Aborn has fought for drug-law reform and sensible gun-control.
Aug 26, 2009 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Back Talk: Jarvis Cocker Back Talk: Jarvis Cocker
A conversation with the former frontman of Pulp about the sound of music in the digital era.
Aug 26, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Christine Smallwood
Shotgun Adoption Shotgun Adoption
Christian agencies lavish support services on pregnant women--if they give up their babies.
Aug 26, 2009 / Feature / Kathryn Joyce
Sex-Testing Victim Semenya Stands Tall Sex-Testing Victim Semenya Stands Tall
The ongoing obsession in the West over Caster Semenya's gender only serves to highlight the understanding and acceptance shown her in South Africa.
Aug 26, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin
Kennedy’s Passion for Healthcare Reform Kennedy’s Passion for Healthcare Reform
In this moving April 2008 speech, Sen. Ted Kennedy explains why providing healthcare coverage for all Americans is the 'cause of his life.'
Aug 26, 2009 / YouTube
GOP’s Healthcare Message Malfunction GOP’s Healthcare Message Malfunction
The Nation's Chris Hayes says Republicans want to kill healthcare reform, not put forth any credible alternatives, so their arguments are a 'logical mess.'
Aug 26, 2009 / Countdown