By • May 30,2005

The cost of fitting in

Let us malign and stereotype the conservative for a moment: He–and it is most certainly a ‘he,’ for only men are conservatives, unless it is a thoughtless woman who takes...

By • May 22,2005

Shifting the net into neutral?

Mandatory "net neutrality" rules are unnecessary because good old-fashioned competition is sufficient to ensure an open future for the Internet.

By • May 22,2005

It’s Really About Roe

Without Roe v. Wade, the issue of abortion would be left to the democratic process in each state, which is something the patrons of the Democratic Party cannot allow.

By • May 15,2005

Just a ride

A new collection of letters and routines sheds light on the complexity of late comedian Bill Hicks.

By • May 15,2005

What judges do

Judges are in the crosshairs. The possible filibustering of some of President Bush’s judicial nominees has Senate Republicans mulling a “nuclear option” to force the nominees to a general vote,...

By • May 09,2005

Electoral security

When AF held a roundtable on Social Security in mid-March, we were blessed with the presence of two liberals — Dean Baker and Ben Hubbard — willing to make the case against...