June 2012 Archive

Forget Democracy

By Marie Burns: Now that New York Times columnist David Brooks has bought himself a mansion in Washington, D.C., he is nearer to the sights of the city. ...

David Brooks Calls for Dissolving the People

By Dean Baker: Nope, I’m not kidding. His column today is devoted to “the follower problem.” He is upset that people are cynical and don’t seem to trust ...

Unspeakable Things: The Liberals’ Clumsy Dance Across Obama’s Killing Floor

By Chris Floyd: The turbulent ramifications of last week’s New York Times story detailing the operations of Barack Obama’s White House death squad continue to reverberate across the ...

After 11 Years of War, US Admits Bombing Civilians Is Bad Publicity

By Scarecrow: I don’t understand this New York Times article. Following outrage by Afghanistan officials and citizens over yet another deadly airstrike on Afgan civilian residences last week, US/NATO ...

More Horace Mann Abuse Victims Come Forward

By Chloe: Last week, the New York Times published a long article about a long history of sexual abuse at Horace Mann, one of New York’s most prestigious high schools. ...