John Pilger The latest world war In addition to its wars and occupations, the U.S. is waging a war of perception meant to make a failed colonial adventure seem worthwhile.
Dahr Jamail A soldier of conscience released Travis Bishop's case brings to light an important question--soldiers' ability to follow their conscience during a time of war.
Readers’ View LGBT youth need more support LGBT children can face extraordinary difficulties when they come out to parents and friends--including being kicked out of their home.
Readers’ View Breaking the silence at Salem College Since students elections ended at Salem College earlier this month, the campus has exploded with racism and homophobia.
Marlene Martin A free man at last Marvin Reeves is experiencing life as a free man--after spending almost half his life locked up in prison for a crime he didn't commit.
Brian Tierney A movement back in the streets The March 21 rally in Washington was the largest demonstration for immigrant rights since 2006 and highlighted the growing demand for reform.
Rachel Cohen Bargaining away women’s rights Women's right to choose abortion suffered another attack with the health care law that Barack Obama signed this week.
Dave Zirin Arne Duncan’s March madness The secretary of education is on his soapbox, arguing that college teams which fail to graduate 40 percent of their players should be banned from postseason play.
Alessandro Tinonga and Amanda Maystead Sacramento march for education Nearly 8,000 students, faculty and staff from across California marched in the state capital to oppose budget cuts to education.
Robert D. Skeels Taking on a charter school closing More than 400 students at Ánimo Justice Charter High School staged a sit-in to protest the school's closure by the charter operator Green Dot.
