Mark Steel Israel’s definition of terrorism Israel's own inquiry into the assault on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla uncovered a cunning trick of the "terrorists" to not do anything remotely terrorist.
Mark Clements He deserves his day in court Frederick Bell faces execution in Mississippi if the courts won't take up his plea that evidence of his innocence be heard.
Alexander Billet What we do is what we still do The veteran new wave band Devo has a new album, but the message thankfully remains the same: Corporate America is running amok.
Scott Johnson Gender stereotypes at the movies The Kids Are All Right is one of several films that miss a chance to say something original about gender and sexuality.
Readers’ View Ending H8 in the Golden State Thousands of equal marriage supporters gathered in San Francisco to celebrate a judge's ruling that declared Prop 8 unconstitutional.
Readers’ View The urgent need for help in Pakistan More than 1,000 people are dead and tens of thousands homeless after the worst flooding the country has seen in 80 years.
Readers’ View An insult to Bastille Day Two hundred and twenty years after a key event of the French Revolution, French lawmakers supported a ban on the burqa.
Alan Maass Philanthrobbery Bill Gates and Warren Buffett have gotten 40 billionaires to take the "Giving Pledge." But the truth is the rest of us are getting taken.
Elizabeth Schulte Equality supporters celebrate win over Prop 8 A federal judge's resounding blow against discrimination in ruling against California's Proposition 8 sparked celebrations across the country.
Jason Farbman The limits of reformism in Bolivia President Evo Morales has infuriated the U.S. with his nationalist policies, but the social movements that propelled him into office want greater change.
