A Short History of the Pads of Brillo A Short History of the Pads of Brillo
Martians visiting planet Earth are mystified by the racist ruckus over Representative Cynthia McKinney's hair.
Apr 13, 2006 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
Suppressing the N.O. Vote Suppressing the N.O. Vote
Fewer than half of New Orleans's black voters will be able to participate in upcoming city elections, thanks to passive opposition from the Bush Administration and listless advocac...
Apr 13, 2006 / The Editors
Immigrants and Us Immigrants and Us
Progressives should join forces with immigrant advocates to create a broad social movement placing the rights of immigrants at the heart of a struggle for economic justice.
Apr 11, 2006 / The Editors
A Conversation With Dan Wakefield A Conversation With Dan Wakefield
Dan Wakefield talks about his new book, The Hijacking of Jesus, and his optimism about the growing power of the religious left.
Apr 10, 2006 / Feature / Eric Stoner
The Nino Scalia Guide to Sicilian Hand Gestures The Nino Scalia Guide to Sicilian Hand Gestures
It can now be revealed that Justice Antonin Scalia has compiled his own secret list of Sicilian hand gestures expressing subtle jurisprudential points.
Apr 10, 2006 / Feature / Garrett Epps
Rabbit’s Revenge Rabbit’s Revenge
Time-honored traditions of Christianity are being challenged by scientists and scholars questioning the motives of Jesus, Judas and the power of prayer.
Apr 10, 2006 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Taking Back the Faith Taking Back the Faith
Where are the progressive religious leaders who can fill the shoes of William Sloane Coffin?
Apr 9, 2006 / Feature / Dan Wakefield
The Odd Couple The Odd Couple
In Sound and Fury, sportswriter Dave Kindred examines the intersecting lives of Muhammad Ali and Howard Cosell.
Apr 6, 2006 / Books & the Arts / Gene Seymour
‘The Lobby’ ‘The Lobby’
The recent furor over a scholarly article suggesting that the "Israel lobby" drives US Mideast policy presents an opportunity for vigorous open debate on a volatile subject.
Apr 6, 2006 / The Editors
Bringing God Into It Bringing God Into It
The secular left consistently disarms itself of what could be its most powerful weapon against the religious right: a spiritual vision of the world.
Apr 6, 2006 / Feature / Rabbi Michael Lerner