Murray Bookchin Murray Bookchin
Murray Bookchin, who died on July 30 at 85, was a protean son of the left whose intellectual hegira took him from Communism through Trotskyism, anarchism and social ecology.
Aug 10, 2006 / The Editors
The New Nativism The New Nativism
The nation must address the working-class anxieties underlying the anti-Hispanic sentiments now rising in Middle America--and Congress must pass an enlightened immigration bill tha...
Aug 10, 2006 / The Editors
Crisis in Lebanon Crisis in Lebanon
The inactivity of the Bush Administration on the Israel-Hezbollah conflict is armchair warfare against the interests of all. For peace, we must press for an immediate cease-fire.
Aug 10, 2006 / The Editors
Lamont Wins Lamont Wins
As the Democratic Party embraces Ned Lamont, it must also embrace his antiwar message: It proved a winning strategy for Connecticut, and will be for the midterm elections.
Aug 10, 2006 / The Editors
Mercenary Jackpot Mercenary Jackpot
As the United States decries the private militias of Lebanon and Iraq, GOP-connected, privately owned global mercenary firms receive blank checks and little oversight.
Aug 10, 2006 / Jeremy Scahill
Robertson’s Latest Crusade Robertson’s Latest Crusade
The Holy Land got just what it needed this week. A visit from Pat Robertson. The founder of the Christian Coalition arrived in Israel on Wednesday for a three day show of solidar...
Aug 10, 2006 / The Nation
Letters Letters
DEATH PENALTY: LEGALIZED LYNCHING? New York City
Aug 9, 2006 / Our Readers and Andrew Gumbel
Iraq Is Dying Iraq Is Dying
As an array of Iraqi leaders met with American peace activists this week in Amman, Jordan, a grim picture emerged of what the future will be, regardless of whether US troops stay o...
Aug 9, 2006 / Feature / Tom Hayden
Ned Lamont’s Digital Constituency Ned Lamont’s Digital Constituency
Liberal bloggers were just one aspect of a sophisticated netroots strategy that led Ned Lamont to victory. Lamont must now leverage his digital constituency to force Joe Lieberman ...
Aug 9, 2006 / Feature / Ari Melber
Say Goodnight, Joe Say Goodnight, Joe
Without a motivated base, fundraising capacity or resonant message, Joe Lieberman is now in free-fall, lacking the strength and credibility to run as an independent.
Aug 9, 2006 / Feature / Bruce Shapiro