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The list of the Governments that have persecuted journalists The list of the Governments that have persecuted journalists
The Washington Post hails those reporters who face grave danger from the Taliban and the Governments of Cuba, Uganda, Zimbabwe, and the U.S.
Glenn Greenwald Nov 21, 2008
U.K.: All johns potential rapists U.K.: All johns potential rapists
New laws would criminalize sex-for-pay with trafficked women, and invalidate claims of ignorance.
Tracy Clark-Flory Nov 20, 2008
Sex and power in the age of Obama Sex and power in the age of Obama
Katha Pollitt and a panel of experts discuss the changing landscape of reproductive freedom, LGBT rights and the discourse of desire. But where are all the young women?
Judy Berman Nov 20, 2008
Five detainees ordered released "forthwith" after seven years at Guantanamo Five detainees ordered released "forthwith" after seven years at Guantanamo
If the U.S. Congress had its way, these men would continue to be imprisoned despite there being no evidence of their guilt.
Glenn Greenwald Nov 20, 2008
New friendly fire coverup: Army shreds files on dead soldiers New friendly fire coverup: Army shreds files on dead soldiers
Hours after Salon revealed evidence that two Americans were killed by a U.S. tank, not enemy fire, military officials destroyed papers on the men.
By Mark Benjamin Nov 20, 2008
The GOP's problem? It's not right-wing enough The GOP's problem? It's not right-wing enough
The House Republicans' newly elected leaders hail from the most ideologically conservative bloc in their ranks.
By Mike Madden Nov 20, 2008
Should Michelle Obama's booty be off-limits? Should Michelle Obama's booty be off-limits?
A round table discussion on Erin Aubry Kaplan's controversial piece about the "assets" of our future first lady.
Sarah Hepola Nov 19, 2008
Salon Radio: Scott Horton on war crimes prosecutions Salon Radio: Scott Horton on war crimes prosecutions
Should Bush officials be prosecuted for their torture programs, and how could this be done?
Glenn Greenwald Nov 19, 2008
Antiabortion ... pro-reality? Antiabortion ... pro-reality?
New "middle-ground" effort "causing a fissure" in the movement.
Lynn Harris Nov 19, 2008
"I'm not a feminist, but there's gender bias on TV" "I'm not a feminist, but there's gender bias on TV"
Poll: Sexism bad. F-word worse?
Lynn Harris Nov 19, 2008
Ten picks for Obama's Supreme Court Ten picks for Obama's Supreme Court
With as many as three justices expected to retire, Obama may have the opportunity to reshape the conservative-leaning court. Our experts eye the candidates.
By Justin Jouvenal Nov 19, 2008
Preliminary facts and thoughts about Eric Holder Preliminary facts and thoughts about Eric Holder
Is Obama's likely nominee for Attorney General an encouraging sign for advocates of the Constitution and the rule of law?
Glenn Greenwald Nov 19, 2008
Come back, Joe. All is forgiven Come back, Joe. All is forgiven
Did McCain sidekick Joe Lieberman receive a nuclear wedgie or a warm, welcoming hug from Senate Democrats?
By Mike Madden Nov 19, 2008
Guns, roses and gay rights Guns, roses and gay rights
In a new video, Slash and wife Perla Hudson speak up for same-sex marriage.
Judy Berman Nov 18, 2008
Has there been too much bipartisanship or too little? Has there been too much bipartisanship or too little?
The reward Joe Lieberman will receive today is justified by the claimed need for more bipartisanship harmony. Is it even possible to have more than we have now?
Glenn Greenwald Nov 18, 2008
First lady got back First lady got back
I'm a black woman who never thought I'd see a powerful, beautiful female with a body like mine in the White House. Then I saw Michelle Obama -- and her booty!
By Erin Aubry Kaplan Nov 18, 2008
The mind of the Democratic leadership The mind of the Democratic leadership
Rahm Emanuel told a Democratic congressman that it is "good" when he infuriates his supporters by voting for Bush policies.
Glenn Greenwald Nov 17, 2008
The Obamas on "60 Minutes" The Obamas on "60 Minutes"
These are a few of our favorite things.
Rebecca Traister Nov 17, 2008
Bill Ayers talks back Bill Ayers talks back
Sarah Palin called him a terrorist, Barack Obama called him an acquaintance. A Salon editor who knew Ayers back when talks to the ex-Weather Underground member turned Republican talking point.
By Walter Shapiro Nov 17, 2008
Bill Ayers talks back Bill Ayers talks back
An interview with the former Weatherman (and Obama's "terrorist pal") about regrets, the '60s and how the GOP attack ads just didn't work.
Nov 17, 2008
John Brennan and Bush's interrogation/detention policies John Brennan and Bush's interrogation/detention policies
Examining the actual record of Obama's top adviser for intelligence policy
Glenn Greenwald Nov 16, 2008
Marty Peretz's assistant is the latest to be elected spokesperson for the Moderate Americans Marty Peretz's assistant is the latest to be elected spokesperson for the Moderate Americans
How do people with extremist, unpopular views convince themselves that they speak for the average American?
Glenn Greenwald Nov 16, 2008
Bloggers, journalists and Sarah Palin's ignorance Bloggers, journalists and Sarah Palin's ignorance
Is Sarah Palin really that dumb? The world may never know
Kate Harding Nov 14, 2008
A positive aspect of the Bush legacy A positive aspect of the Bush legacy
The international community has an important new motivating tool: Telling world leaders they'll "be like Bush" if they pursue aggression and tyranny.
Glenn Greenwald Nov 14, 2008
Can Republicans come back from their "thumpin'"? Can Republicans come back from their "thumpin'"?
Three conservatives plot the future of the GOP, and handicap the chances of Sarah Palin and other 2012 contenders.
By Thomas Schaller Nov 14, 2008
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