Society

‘The Constant Gardener’: What the Movie Missed ‘The Constant Gardener’: What the Movie Missed

As Big Pharma increasingly turns to the Third World to test its products, this lush film will spark outrage, but glosses over the constant vigilance necessary to police drug trials...

Aug 30, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Sonia Shah

In Defense of Pat Robertson In Defense of Pat Robertson

The wacky televangelist may have done us a favor by bringing the insanity of Bush Administration tactics into plain view.

Aug 26, 2005 / Feature / Richard Kim

Rick Warren, ‘America’s Pastor’ Rick Warren, ‘America’s Pastor’

His bestselling The Purpose-Driven Life has made him a superstar, but is mega-pastor Rick Warren's true purpose strictly political?

Aug 25, 2005 / Feature / Wendy Kaminer

Who’s Next? Who’s Next?

Military recruiters are targeting the nation's high schools and junior highs, seeking an early harvest of soldiers-to-be. Is your child next?

Aug 25, 2005 / Feature / Karen Houppert

The Red State Times, Continued The Red State Times, Continued

The so-called liberal New York Times bashed Bill Clinton every chance it got, and whitewashes Ed Meese. Go figure.

Aug 25, 2005 / Column / Eric Alterman

Judith Miller: Embedded Over Her Head Judith Miller: Embedded Over Her Head

The jailed reporter doesn't understand that a free press depends on the ability of reporters to protect honest witnesses--not to coddle government officials.

Aug 24, 2005 / Column / Robert Scheer

Hip-Hop Voting Bloc? Hip-Hop Voting Bloc?

If everything goes according to plan, a voting bloc as influential as the religious right, but progressive, could be established.

Aug 22, 2005 / Feature / Adam Howard

Preaching Justice, Slaying Demons Preaching Justice, Slaying Demons

As the Christian right gathered in Nashville for Justice Sunday II, they demonized their enemies and offered lukewarm praise for John G. Roberts.

Aug 19, 2005 / Feature / Max Blumenthal

Teaching Sexuality Teaching Sexuality

Efforts to suppress the sex ed curriculum in Maryland are working.

Aug 17, 2005 / Liliana Segura

Lobbyist for the Lost Cause Lobbyist for the Lost Cause

Meet Richard Hines, GOP lobbyist, front man for weapons makers and hidden hand behind the extremist agenda of the neo-Confederate movement. Max Blumenthal explains.

Aug 16, 2005 / Feature / Max Blumenthal

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