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Palestinian Roads: Cementing Statehood, or Israeli Annexation?
New evidence indicates that the PA's ambitious road-building program--heavily funded by the United States and Europe--is being used by Israel to facilitate settlement expansion.


Oil Rig Sinks, as Does Senate Climate Bill
Two environmental disasters flared up this week: oil from a sunken rig is reaching land, and Senator Lindsey Graham has backed off from his bipartisan climate bill.


The Breakdown: Will Financial Reform End Bailouts?
The Senate has finally opened debate on Dodd's financial regulatory reform bill--but misperceptions about the bill's impact abound. On this week's podcast, Washington Editor Christopher Hayes asks, will the bill end bailouts? Or just reinforce a broken system?


Garzón on Trial
Spanish judge Baltasar Garzón has revolutionized international law--and now faces a suspension that could end his career.


Goners
Was Wall Street short-sighted--or did it know full well the financial crisis was coming?


Noted.
Jon Wiener on honoring Walter Moseley; John Nichols on Jim Hightower's populism


Arizona Burning
The state's incendiary new immigration law has created a police state.


Learning to Love the Healthcare Bill
It took time for people to appreciate Medicare and Social Security, but they did.


Talking With Tony Judt
A discussion with the author of Ill Fares the Land about social democracy, trains and our desiccated ethical vocabulary.


Counting on the Census
Will 2010's tally reflect the changing face of America?