A Matter of Rights A Matter of Rights
Nothing tests our commitment to principle like terrorism. Before September 11, America banned assassinations of foreign leaders; now the Administration is considering abandoning t...
Sep 20, 2001 / David Cole
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The Most Patriotic Act The Most Patriotic Act
The drumbeat now begins, as it always does in time of war: We must accept limitations on our liberties. The FBI and CIA should be “unleashed” in the name of national se…
Sep 20, 2001 / Feature / Eric Foner
Reflections on Durban Reflections on Durban
The United States cannot dodge its responsibility by withdrawing from the World Conference Against Racism.
Sep 17, 2001 / Dennis Brutus and Ben Cashdan
Movin’ on Up with the Federalist Society Movin’ on Up with the Federalist Society
How the right rears its young lawyers.
The Not Obviously Insane Network The Not Obviously Insane Network
CNN, regularly derided as 'liberal' by conservative commentators, is only liberal if that word stands for 'somewhat sane.'
Sep 13, 2001 / Column / Eric Alterman
Policing the Color Line Policing the Color Line
Two books on modern policing and the racial dynamics that go with it.
Sep 13, 2001 / Books & the Arts / Christian Parenti
The Joe and Hil Follies The Joe and Hil Follies
It's a slippery slope that these two lawgivers would have us tread.
Sep 6, 2001 / Danny Goldberg
Modesto Man Modesto Man
Whether in his home district or in Washington, DC, Congressman Gary Condit is a discredit to his profession.
Sep 6, 2001 / Column / Christopher Hitchens
Women: Key to the Senate? Women: Key to the Senate?
If they connect well with voters in 2002, they'll have an edge in a weak economy.
Sep 6, 2001 / Feature / John Nichols
Summer Follies Summer Follies
It's time to consider what would really improve our unequal society.
Sep 6, 2001 / Column / Katha Pollitt