McCain, Obama and Russia

Overshadowed by the US disaster in Iraq, Moscow's impact on our foreign policy will continue long after that war ends. Why aren't Obama and McCain addressing that?

Stephen F. Cohen

US, Pakistan Differ on Al Qaeda

The US military's aggressive confrontation with the Taliban and its Al Qaeda cohorts in Pakistan is only making matters worse.

Graham Usher

Noted.

George Carlin knew words could never be as obscene as wars; Barack Obama goes for the money, but at what cost?

The Editors

Obama and Working-Class Women

What does Barack Obama have to say to working-class women? Plenty. But he's got to prove he's willing to listen to their concerns.

Connie Schultz

A Subprime Bailout

Congress bails out the banks, but needs to do far more for homeowners devastated by the subprime crisis.

The Editors

Happy Oil Dependence Day

We're drowning in pretended patriotism used to cover the lies that got us into Iraq, the defense of torture and violation of our basic liberties.

Robert Scheer

Nader Tackles Sports

It's a little known fact, but Ralph Nader is seriously interested in sports, which is why he believes there should be a Bill of Rights just for the fans.

Dave Zirin

Obama vs. the Smart Guys (and Dumb Wars)

Barack Obama got it right on Iraq six years ago. Now, perhaps, so can the rest of us.

Eric Alterman

Movin’ On Down

Loan-sharking has resurged with global force, cutting across class, race and regions: we're all in the ghetto now.

Patricia J. Williams

A Smear-cheer for Michelle Obama

Calvin Trillin

Who’s Knuckle-bumping Now?

It's catching on! What does it mean?

Ward Sutton

Letters

Media Vampires of Sodom

Seattle

Robert Grossman and Our Readers