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Ethanol farm
Amanda Griscom Little
Biofuels have prompted an uneasy pact between enviros and the agricultural lobby. Is Big Ag drawn by idealism -- or the smell of pork?
Democrats run and hide — literally — from censure resolution
Tim Grieve
Russ Feingold wonders what it will take for his colleagues to stand up to the president.
How to run good
Jeff MacGregor
Democrats' mad pursuit of NASCAR dads in 2004 was a flameout. But with Bush fading, they have a chance to win the restless heart of America's stock-car-racing fans.
Alito, the Federalist Society and the future
Tim Grieve
Samuel Alito's confirmation is the culmination -- for now -- of two decades of work by conservatives who want to reshape the Supreme Court.
America’s unlikely defender
Oliver Broudy
French provocateur Bernard-Henri Levy denounces anti-Americanism and defends the idealism of the neocons.
Fear of spying
Walter Shapiro
Democratic strategists say opposing Bush on NSA spying makes the party look weak. Of course, that's what they said about Iraq.
A disastrous appointment
Michelle Goldberg
Bush's backdoor choice of unqualified right-winger Ellen Sauerbrey to head the U.S. refugee-response team raises the specter of Michael Brown.
The Fix
Salon Staff
Kazakhstan cybermuzzles Borat. Nancy Grace sues alleged stalker. Paris Hilton named worst dressed. Plus: Just how big is Superman's package?
Rise of the new black leaders
Chris Thompson
A new generation of black politicians is striving to put racial patronage and civic corruption behind it, and unite an increasingly diverse nation.
How do I love thee, Oprah? Let me count the ways.
Farhad Manjoo
Wherein a writer falls head over heels for a talk show host.
Is CAFE kaput?
Amanda Griscom Little
As old fuel standards head out the window, enviros consider ways to revamp regulations.
Renewed energy
Amanda Griscom Little
Congress saw a flurry of eco-friendly initiatives this month. Will any of them lead to a clean and sane energy future?
A good day for veterans
Mark Benjamin
The V.A. canceled its controversial plan Thursday to review vets who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.
Hillary’s green streak
Amanda Griscom Little
She's defending the Arctic refuge and calling for Big Oil's help on a "strategic energy fund." But how serious is Clinton about transforming energy policy?
The Fix
Salon Staff
A fictionalized Dowd, an anti-Bush Aniston and one very bitter K-Fed ex. Plus: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Sharon Stone trade barbs.
The V.A.’s bad review
Mark Benjamin
Early this month, a vet in New Mexico took his life. At his side was the agency's plan to question benefits for mental trauma.
Protecting America’s wounded
Mark Benjamin
Democratic senators have stepped up to defend benefits for soldiers traumatized by combat.
Your Premium dollars at work
Joan Walsh
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Journalism that doesn’t flinch
Joan Walsh
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Sticker shock over shell shock
Mark Benjamin
The U.S. government is reviewing 72,000 cases in which veterans have been diagnosed with severe post-traumatic stress disorder, claiming that misdiagnosis and fraud have inflated the numbers. Outraged vets say the plan is a callous attempt to cut the costs of an increasingly expensive war.
Selling out the environment
Amanda Griscom Little
Senate Democrats say they want to save the planet. So why did more than half of them vote for the Bush administration's pork-riddled, Earth-hating new energy bill?
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