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Extreme emotional and cultural identification with one side leads people to believe that X is good when done by them and evil when done to them.
Glenn Greenwald [ 2009-01-04 ]
Even for those insisting that Israel's attack on Gaza is both wise and just, what possible interest does the U.S. have in involving itself so directly in this dispute?
Glenn Greenwald [ 2009-01-02 ]
I had an unexpectedly substantive discussion of the Middle East and the "Islamic threat" on "The Hugh Hewitt Show" last night.
Glenn Greenwald [ 2009-01-06 ]
America's support of the Gaza attack proves once again that our mythical image of Israel has blinded us to its faults -- a myopia with devastating consequences for both countries.
By Gary Kamiya [ 2009-01-06 ]
Conservatives' newest talking point -- designed to stop Congress from passing an economic stimulus package -- is breathtaking.
By David Sirota [ 2009-01-02 ]
The good news is that it's clear what the Obama administration must do to end the decade-long war on the Constitution.
By Glenn Greenwald [ 2009-01-01 ]
Israel's post-traumatic war is not just about stopping Hamas rockets, but about repairing reputations -- and erasing the stain of failure.
By Aluf Benn [ 2009-01-05 ]
A law professor with a history of strident condemnation of Bush radicalism is named to one of the most important positions in the executive branch.
Glenn Greenwald [ 2009-01-05 ]
I didn't mean to. I am an environmentalist. Really. But before I knew it, there it was, in front of my house.
By Mark Benjamin [ 2009-01-05 ]
Israel Defense Forces official says troops now on the ground in Hamas-ruled territory.
[ 2009-01-03 ]
It was the worst of times for ordinary Americans. And even worse times for deregulators and supply-siders. The bright side? Their party is over.
By Andrew Leonard [ 2009-01-02 ]
Despite what the New York Times Magazine argues, the wannabe senator's crass play for political power doesn't teach us much about moms reentering the workforce.
By Rebecca Traister [ 2009-01-06 ]
Israel has promised a "war to the bitter end." Yet history shows that battling an organization like Hamas is almost futile.
By Yassin Musharbash [ 2008-12-31 ]
Mark Bittman's revolutionary "Food Matters" is both a cookbook and a manifesto that shows us how to eat better -- and save the planet.
By Laura Miller [ 2009-01-05 ]
Led by the man who challenged the words "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance, the plaintiffs say prayer shouldn't be allowed at Barack Obama's inauguration.
Alex Koppelman [ 2009-01-01 ]
Obama shouldn't sacrifice his stimulus plan's power trying for lots of GOP votes. Plus: Why Panetta is a great CIA choice.
Joan Walsh [ 2009-01-06 ]
I asked my male friends about this asinine advice, and dammit, they agreed.
Sarah Hepola [ 2009-01-06 ]
The Republican caucus appears ready to filibuster in order to ensure that the Minnesota Democrat won't be sworn in until court challenges are resolved.
Alex Koppelman [ 2009-01-02 ]
I'm not the only creative one in the marriage; I feel bad that he works a day job.
By Cary Tennis [ 2009-01-05 ]
The undefeated Utes, ineligible for the title, are this year's poster team for a playoff system. But one school has an even better claim.
King Kaufman [ 2009-01-06 ]
Obese cancer patients given too little chemo don't survive as long as those given an appropriate dose. You don't say.
Kate Harding [ 2009-01-05 ]
The financial guru's Ponzi scheme cost me 30 years of retirement savings. How could he do this to me -- and why did I let him?
By Geneen Roth [ 2009-01-07 ]
I compulsively pluck my eyebrows and have to draw them on -- I'm terrified I will be found out.
By Cary Tennis [ 2009-01-06 ]
Apple promises iTunes will remove copy protection from "vast majority" of catalog. Who could have seen that coming?
Andrew Leonard [ 2009-01-06 ]
It was a flaccid, unhot year in sex, but how about that election! Spitzer and Edwards may have gotten laid, but Barack and Hillary scored.
By Rebecca Traister [ 2009-01-04 ]
