Obituary: Howard Zinn The people’s historian He taught millions about the hidden history of resistance in America--and he was a fixture of countless struggles for justice and equality.
Nicole Colson Murder at Guantánamo Bay? A media report has revealed that three prisoners who allegedly committed suicide at Guantánamo may have been killed by their captors.
Dan Sharber and Laura Taylor Stopping the silence in Houston Around 120 people came out in Houston to remember Myra Ical, a transgender woman who was murdered on January 18.
Alexander Billet Hope for Haiti when? The "Hope for Haiti Now" telethon showed how eager ordinary people are to help--but will the Haitian people get the aid they desperately need?
Chris Murphy and Bruce Reilly Confronting police brutality in Providence Police and city officials faced a chilly reception at a community meeting in Providence from people who came to raise police brutality.
Nicole Colson Rallying for Roe in Chicago Forty activists turned out in support of abortion rights at a rally in Chicago on January 22, in recognition of the 37th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.
Editorial The year of frustrated hopes The failure of Barack Obama to accomplish anything that was expected of him is feeding demoralization and anger among his most enthusiastic supporters.
Interview: David Wilson Victims of free trade “voodoo” An immigrant rights activist who was in Haiti when the earthquake hit describes how U.S. and IMF policies contributed to the suffering.
Comment Union nurses respond for Haiti National Nurses United put out a call for volunteers, and the response was overwhelming--despite the attitude of the U.S. military.
Jeremy Scahill Right from the horse’s mouth Defense Secretary Robert Gates confirmed that the mercenary firm Blackwater is operating with U.S. forces in Pakistan.
