Society

Stop the Media Grab Stop the Media Grab

If FCC chairman Kevin Martin prevails, Americans will be stuck with one-size-fits-all media and a downsized democracy.

Oct 25, 2007 / The Editors

A Whistleblower’s Tale A Whistleblower’s Tale

Republican lawyer Jill Simpson was the absent star of Tuesday's House Judiciary Committee hearing on selective prosecution.

Oct 24, 2007 / Feature / Glynn Wilson

The Rockies Get Off Their Knees The Rockies Get Off Their Knees

As baseball's most sanctimonious team heads to the World Series, the Colorado Rockies are playing down their holier-than-thou image.

Oct 23, 2007 / Column / Dave Zirin

Killing Time Killing Time

After years of performing executions at a pace that scares the bejesus out of the civilized world, Texas has put the brakes on its machine as the Supreme Court considers lethal inj...

Oct 23, 2007 / Feature / Mary Mapes

It’s Islamo-Fascism Awareness Week! It’s Islamo-Fascism Awareness Week!

David Horowitz serves up a witch's brew of Cheney-style anti-jihadism, mixed with anti-feminism and a sour dash of anti-Semitism.

Oct 22, 2007 / Barbara Ehrenreich

Dodd Refuses to Cave on Domestic Spying Dodd Refuses to Cave on Domestic Spying

As his fellow Democrats rush to pass the President's intelligence bill, Christopher Dodd stands his ground.

Oct 22, 2007 / Feature / Ari Melber

Father of History Father of History

Bettina Aptheker's recent memoir has incited fierce debate over her father s legacy.

Oct 18, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Christopher Phelps

Toxic Toys Toxic Toys

As safety scandals dampen the public's appetite for cheap imports, the European Union is raising doubts about standards and oversight in the US toy industry.

Oct 18, 2007 / Feature / Mark Schapiro

With Facts on Our Side With Facts on Our Side

Faced with a choice between facts and theology, antichoicers choose the latter every time.

Oct 18, 2007 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Does the ‘T’ Stand Alone? Does the ‘T’ Stand Alone?

As a gay rights bill moved through Congress, some prominent Democrats tried to exclude protections for transgenders. The LGBT community revolted.

Oct 17, 2007 / Feature / Christopher Lisotta

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