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What the Spill Will Kill
Giant plumes of crude oil mixed with methane are sweeping the ocean depths with devastating consequences. ‘I'm not too worried about oil on the surface,’ says one scientist. 'It's …
Dont Ask. Tell
Every gay-pride parade seems to have its share of sailor suits, aviator sunglasses, and camouflage trousers. In the U.S., such costumes are often drawn from the Halloween bin, since …
Human Experimentation at the Heart of Bush Administration’s Torture Program
High-value detainees captured during the Bush administration's “war on terror,” who were subjected to brutal torture techniques, were used as “guinea pigs” to gauge the effectiveness of various torture …
Connie Schultz | Were in a New York State of Mind — Sort Of
E.J. Dionne, Jr. | Obama
Washington - The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has created a double bind for the Obama administration. How it deals with a challenge even more complicated than …
Why Did God Create Atheists?
Why did God create atheists?
Gaza Blockade: Israel Deports Activists From the Rachel Corrie Aid Ship
Israel began deporting activists from the Rachel Corrie on Sunday after boarding the ship trying to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza and forcing it to the Israeli port …
“The Price That We Pay” – Undocumented Immigrants and Taxation
Editor's Note: This is the first installment of a three-part series on immigration. Rita's house on the South Side of Chicago could be any Mexican-American family home - In …
As “New Media” Proliferate, Does Government Have a Role?
Los Angeles — When former Washington Post reporter Sarah Cohen appeared at a recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC), hearing on the role of government in modern journalism, she admits …
What Happened at the Afghan Peace Jirga?
Kabul, Afghanistan — Afghanistan’s National Consultative Peace Jirga, which ended its deliberations on Friday, was an exceptionally good show. It had drama, excitement, danger, a colorful cast of characters, …