Who’s Got the Power?

Progressives find themselves outmaneuvered on healthcare reform.

Aiding and Abetting War Crimes

The Israeli military tested new weapons in Gaza with U.S. support.

COIN Toss

Counterinsurgency failed before, but the United States is trying again.

Israel’s Gadfly

Haaretz's Gideon Levy bucks Israeli media to report on Palestinian suffering.

When Renewable Is Not Sustainable

Ethanol and solar power deplete land and water resources.

In Person

Slam of the Free, Poem of the Brave

Activism through spoken word, at the Brave New Voices Poetry Slam.

books

Dixie Media Versus Unions

A new book reveals how Southern media have strengthened the region's corporatocracy.

books

The Big Green Apple

It's easy being green in NYC.

film

Why Kansas Matters

A new documentary details how politics and religion intersect in America.

Editorial

Dems, You Have the Power!

For more than 30 years, Democrats have failed to defend the state in the face of conservative attacks.

Back Talk

News Media ‘Acting Stupidly

This is irresponsible celebrity journalism posing as something more high-minded because it was allegedly about race relations.

Views

Healthcare’s 13 Tyrants

Thanks to our undemocratic system and our corrupt campaign finance laws, the healthcare industry doesn't have to fight a 50-state battle.