Bush Era

Watada’s Double Jeopardy

By Jeremy Brecher and Brendan Smith, The Nation The double jeopardy clause of the US Constitution ensures that no American can be tried twice for the same offense. But at a time when our civil […]

Bush Era

The “Good Germans” Among Us

By Frank Rich, The New York Times “Bush lies” doesn’t cut it anymore. It’s time to confront the darker reality that we are lying to ourselves. Ten days ago The Times unearthed yet another round […]

Bush Era

Open Letter to Rep. John Conyers

By Shea Howell, The Michigan Citizen Last Saturday Representative Conyers decided to attend the Gathering for Justice, City of Hope event at Youthville. He walked into the room quietly just as a young local artist […]