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Letterman: A Setback for Women

Julie Menin | Posted 10.09.2009 | Entertainment


Julie Menin

The question that commentators such as Maureen Dowd aren't asking is: was there a "hostile work environment" for the women who Letterman did not bed?

Supreme Court Offers "Strong Basis" but Little Guidance in Ricci Decision

Irasema Garza | Posted 08.07.2009 | Politics


Irasema Garza

The Supreme Court's ruling last week in Ricci vs. DeStefano should not be understated: the decision threatens to undermine the vital function of the country's historic civil rights legislation.

After New Haven: Random Ruminations on Race

Rick Horowitz | Posted 08.01.2009 | Politics


Rick Horowitz

At some point, the surgeon has to pick up the knife; the fire captain has to send his people into the burning building. They need to know what they're doing.