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Christopher Hitchens

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Terror and loathing Terror and loathing
Martin Amis may not know much about Islam and 9/11, but he knows what he hates.
By Laura Miller Apr 2, 2008
I don't believe in atheists I don't believe in atheists
Foreign correspondent and intellectual provocateur Chris Hedges explains why New Atheists like Christopher Hitchens are as dangerous as Christian fundamentalists.
By Charly Wilder Mar 13, 2008
Women ARE funny. And foxy! Women ARE funny. And foxy!
Vanity Fair spotlights Tina Fey and other female comedians, and the question isn't "Why aren't women funny?" but "Why are today's funny women all so hot?"
Sarah Hepola Mar 4, 2008
Proud atheists Proud atheists
Steven Pinker and Rebecca Goldstein, America's brainiest couple, confess that belonging to one of America's most reviled subcultures doesn't mean they believe scientists can explain everything.
By Steve Paulson Oct 15, 2007
What did Al Sharpton really mean? What did Al Sharpton really mean?
The minister is under fire for allegedly bigoted remarks against former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. But it's not entirely clear he meant them.
Alex Koppelman May 11, 2007
Christopher Hitchens, Al Sharpton and God Christopher Hitchens, Al Sharpton and God
The two firebrands meet to debate religion, the idea of God and Hitchens' new book.
Alex Koppelman May 8, 2007
Why women aren't funny Why women aren't funny
In the forthcoming issue of Vanity Fair, Christopher Hitchens explores one of life's great questions.
Page Rockwell Dec 6, 2006
Strange Bedfellows v. Bush and Cheney Strange Bedfellows v. Bush and Cheney
A motley crew that includes Christopher Hitchens, Larry Diamond and Greenpeace is suing the NSA, claiming that Bush's wiretap program is inhibiting free speech.
By Michael Scherer Jan 18, 2006
Christopher Hitchens' last battle Christopher Hitchens' last battle
The British hawk gives 10 reasons why Americans should be proud of the Iraq war. He goes 0 for 10.
By Juan Cole Sep 5, 2005
Ugly acts of desperation Ugly acts of desperation
The right has hit new depths with its scurrilous and idiotic attacks on Cindy Sheehan, a politically inexperienced mother in deep pain.
By Joe Conason Aug 19, 2005
Right Hook Right Hook
National Review pundits do battle over Bush's Iraq speech; Podhoretz says soldiers like Sivits and England deserve their own torture. Plus: Hitchens tags Michael Moore the ultimate ugly American.
By Mark Follman May 26, 2004
The great debate, reloaded The great debate, reloaded
Has the Iraq war made Americans safer? Nine months after their first encounter, Christopher Hitchens and Mark Danner cross swords once more.
By Gary Kamiya Nov 11, 2003
The crisis of the pro-war liberals The crisis of the pro-war liberals
As Iraq deteriorates, some born-again hawks like Christopher Hitchens are still waving their sabers -- but others are skulking toward the rear.
By Michelle Goldberg Sep 22, 2003
Betrayed Betrayed
Christopher Hitchens called me "cousin" and proclaimed that "we love each other." Then he turned on me in a last-minute gambit to convict the president. Part 5 of "The Clinton Wars."
By Sidney Blumenthal May 9, 2003
Seeds of peace Seeds of peace
At the recent antiwar rally, people acted the way they wished the government would act -- with goodness and tender respect.
By Anne Lamott Feb 28, 2003
The great debate The great debate
As President Bush all but declared war on Iraq, journalists Christopher Hitchens and Mark Danner thrashed out the big issues that the country should have months ago.
By Gary Kamiya Jan 30, 2003
Letters
Readers respond to the Christopher Hitchens interview, "How the Left Became Irrelevant."
Oct 31, 2002
How the left became irrelevant How the left became irrelevant
Christopher Hitchens talks about his beef with the Nation, the "filthy menace" of Saddam Hussein, and how the left ceded its moral credibility by opposing the war against Islamic fascism.
By Edward W. Lempinen Oct 29, 2002
Did Sharon's U.S. visit change anything? Did Sharon's U.S. visit change anything?
The Israeli prime minister cut short his stay after another suicide bombing. Christopher Hitchens, Malcolm Hoenlein and other experts debate whether his trip made a difference.
By Michelle Goldberg and Anthony York May 8, 2002
Yes, Virginia, there is a "decent left"
And Dissent's Michael Walzer is one of its few members. But his "second thoughts" about al-Qaida and the war don't go quite far enough.
By David Horowitz Mar 27, 2002
Guess what, the bombing worked like a charm
The antiwar hand-wringers kept warning us of its perils. But as the Taliban despots flee Afghan cities, and their citizens cheer, the air war's stunning efficacy is clear for all to see
By Christopher Hitchens Nov 14, 2001
Wanted Wanted
If Henry Kissinger isn't guilty of war crimes, no one is. A Vietnam War whistleblower on Christopher Hitchens' case against the former secretary of state.
By Fred Branfman May 18, 2001
Blue Glow
Salon's TV picks for Wednesday, May 2, 2001
By Joyce Millman May 2, 2001
President Clinton
"Thumbs down!" by Christopher Hitchens; "Thumbs up!" by Peter Leyden
Aug 16, 2000
President Clinton: Thumbs down! President Clinton: Thumbs down!
In his eight disgraceful years, he's squandered our time while lowering the standards for all public officials.
By Christopher Hitchens Aug 12, 2000
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