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Living Women's Historynew

On the road for most of Women's History Month, I was up close and personal in witnessing women's history in the making, not merely as an observance of things in the past.
Pasadena Weekly  |  Ellen Snortland  |  04-02-2007  |  Commentary

Before You Talk To That Recruiternew

Hey, kids: Look at all the facts before considering enlistment.
Tucson Weekly  |  Randy Serraglio  |  03-30-2007  |  Commentary

Is Pervez Musharraf's Rule Near Its End?new

Pakistan's military dictator President-Gen. Pervez Musharraf is currently confronting the biggest crisis of his nearly eight-year rule -- all because he ticked off some lawyers.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  Andisheh Nouraee  |  03-29-2007  |  Commentary

Vote Obama Because He's Just Like an Apple Computer?new

I'm weirded out by the idea that it's meaningful to compare the Democratic primary to the release of a new technological gizmo.
San Francisco Bay Guardian  |  Annalee Newitz  |  03-28-2007  |  Commentary

Ask a Mexican! Special Reader Feedback Editionnew

Muchas, muchas responses to my March 8 column asking whether I should keep this column's gold-toothed, mustachioed, sombrero-wearing fat Mexican mascot, and what I should name him.
OC Weekly  |  Gustavo Arellano  |  03-27-2007  |  Commentary

Choosing the Gay Optionnew

Both the religious right and liberal determinists misconstrue what homosexuality is.
The Memphis Flyer  |  Jim Maynard  |  03-23-2007  |  Commentary

What is Guantanamo?new

How and why does the U.S. have a prison camp and naval base in a communist dictatorship ruled for the past half-century by 80-year-old Fidel Castro and his precocious kid brother, 75-year-old Raul?
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  Andisheh Nouraee  |  03-22-2007  |  Commentary

Fly Like an Eagletonnew

Remembering Sen. Thomas Eagleton, whose vice presidential aspirations were dashed by shock treatments.
Philadelphia Weekly  |  Liz Spikol  |  03-19-2007  |  Commentary

You Say 'Global Warming,' I Say 'Global Sexy-izing'new

Global warming means less clothes.
Montreal Mirror  |  Raf Katigbak  |  03-16-2007  |  Commentary

Remembering Molly Ivinsnew

All of the fancy eulogies made a Texas-sized sendoff she richly deserved -- but her inimitable style and personality, magnified in a media culture that worships personality, sometimes obscured what was most important about Molly Ivins.
INDY Week  |  Hal Crowther  |  03-15-2007  |  Commentary

Who is King Abdullah II and Why Was He in the U.S. Recently?new

Abdullah is working with Dubya to halt the formation of what he calls the "Shiite Crescent."
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  Andisheh Nouraee  |  03-15-2007  |  Commentary

The High Price of Free Speechnew

When we silence the bigots, everyone's freedom is diminished.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  John Sugg  |  03-15-2007  |  Commentary

The Lord, Our $aviornew

Last week's stock-market plunge served as a warning from an angry God, but this cranky Creator isn't without heart, and for a limited time salvation is yours when you buy into His financial program, Turning Sunday Mass into $unday Ma$$.
Shepherd Express  |  Robbie Hartman  |  03-09-2007  |  Commentary

Shame on Ann Coulternew

The woman who called Arabs "ragheads" after 9/11 and who said Muslims should be converted to Jesus at gunpoint is in hot water after calling presidential candidate John Edwards a "faggot" during a speech on Friday.
NUVO  |  Steve Hammer  |  03-09-2007  |  Commentary

Is the U.S. Preparing to Go to War with Iran?new

Although the Bush administration has denied that it intends to go to war with Iran, the rhetorical and military buildup has unmistakably begun.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  Andisheh Nouraee  |  03-08-2007  |  Commentary

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