Electronic Pen

Robert Dreyfuss Reformist leaders in Iran prepare to make a public statement Friday that may shape the opposition movement and its future.

• 'Women Commandos' of Iran

John Nichols In Senate confirmation hearings that have been largely dominated by political posturing, Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota got Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor to give real, thoughtful answers.

• GOP's 'Wise Latina' Fixation

Robert Scheer While Goldman Sachs reports unexpectedly high profits, questions arise. What's the connection between the company's success and the government bailouts?

Greg Grandin William Appleman Williams and the tragedy of American diplomacy.

• Barry Schwabsky: Hubbub and Stillness
• Back Talk: Adam Phillips and Barbara Taylor

Michael Tracey Bill Clinton's revelation that he now backs same-sex marriage may have political implications for the future of the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act.

• Richard Kim: Obama's Stonewall

John Nichols During the ongoing Senate confirmation hearings, Judge Sotomayor affirms Roe v. Wade and even charms some Republicans.

• GOP Senator: Attacks on Sotomayor Just 'Politics'

John Nichols At the Senate confirmation hearings, Sotomayor is grilled on her qualifications, Obama and race. Will this mark the beginning or the end of a truly American story?