Much is said today, as Senator Kennedy is memorialized, about his long and extraordinary service to our nation. But with all that, I rejoice today for a different reason.
Shawn Healy | Posted 09.10.2009 | Politics
Given the alignment of stars in Sotomayor's strive for the Supremes, her sterling resume made confirmation all but inevitable.
Karl Frisch | Posted 08.20.2009 | Media
It's clear the conservative press has little interest in ascertaining the veracity of right-wing smears against Sotomayor before advancing them.
Les Francis | Posted 07.03.2009 | Politics
We can hope that the confirmation process will be intense, spirited, and enlightening, and that Sotomayor -- and we -- will be spared the cheap, the tawdry, and the demagogic. We can hope, but we also should strive to make it so.
Sam Sedaei | Posted 06.06.2009 | Politics
Some of the conservatives who call Sonia Sotomayor a racist have questionable records themselves when it comes to matters of race.
Katie Halper | Posted 06.28.2009 | Comedy
Everyone is speculating about the ways Sotomayor's personal background will compromise her judicial integrity. I mean, it's pretty hard to hold a gavel while eating arroz con pollo, let alone while having a vagina.
Zephyr Teachout | Posted 05.22.2009 | Business
We now have an economy that we don't understand and can't seem to control even when we want to.
Mark Dorlester | Posted 09.29.2009 | Politics