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Disorder in the Court Disorder in the Court

George W. Bush wants to try terror suspects in in secret military courts. Guilt is presumed over innocence.

Nov 21, 2001 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

Voices From the United Nations Voices From the United Nations

As world leaders convened at the 56th Session of the General Assembly of the UN in early November, the main topic of discussion was the fight against terrorism.

Nov 21, 2001 / Feature / Joschka Fischer, Tang Jiaxuan, Roberto Rojas, and Reaz Rahman

Liberty Is Dying, Liberal by Liberal Liberty Is Dying, Liberal by Liberal

Sadly, the old slander that a liberal is someone who has never been mugged is turning out to be true.

Nov 20, 2001 / Column / Robert Scheer

The Right and US Trade Law: Invalidating the 20th Century The Right and US Trade Law: Invalidating the 20th Century

How the right is using trade law to overturn American democracy.

Nov 17, 2001 / Feature / William Greider

The Afghan Humanitarian Crisis The Afghan Humanitarian Crisis

There is mass hunger and need in Afghanistan, and the UN is under great pressure to get supplies through.

Nov 16, 2001 / Feature / Matt Bivens

Uncle Ben Goes to War Uncle Ben Goes to War

The Bush administration is trying to win hearts and minds—through a carefully stage-managed media campaign.

Nov 15, 2001 / Michael Massing

The 9/11 Disappeareds The 9/11 Disappeareds

Asociación Tepeyac helps undocumented workers affected by the WTC terrorist attacks, and helps families of the missing victims.

Nov 15, 2001 / Miriam Ching Louie

Women in War Women in War

The inclusion of women in peace negotiations would go a long way toward addressing their exploitation and abuse in war-torn areas.

Nov 15, 2001 / Feature / Gayle Forman

A Detainee’s Death A Detainee’s Death

A Pakistani laborer dies in custody of the INS, after the FBI falied to link him anything more sinister than overstaying his visa.

Nov 15, 2001 / Dr. Marc Siegel

A Hard Look at Iraq Sanctions A Hard Look at Iraq Sanctions

Death rates are alarming but lower than claimed. Saddam shares responsibility.

Nov 15, 2001 / Feature / David Cortright

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