In Dubya’s Battle In Dubya’s Battle
Although the Bush Administration acts as if the war train has already left the station, the antiwar forces continue to grow, and they are mobilizing in large numbers for a worl...
Feb 6, 2003 / The Editors
Powell Fails to Make Case Powell Fails to Make Case
The good soldier’s message at the UN is likely to carry enormous weight in shaping public opinion. But he did not make a compelling case.
Feb 6, 2003 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Rice for Peace Rice for Peace
Another antiwar action rapidly gaining supporters is the Rice for Peace program. In the 1950s, thousands of people apparently sent small bags of rice to President Eisenhower to e...
Feb 5, 2003 / Peter Rothberg
Powell’s UN Presentation Powell’s UN Presentation
Secretary of State Colin Powell's presentation wasn't likely to win over anyone not already on his side.
Feb 5, 2003 / Phyllis Bennis
Only by Swallowing Big Lies Can Powell Justify a War Only by Swallowing Big Lies Can Powell Justify a War
We know in advance that Colin Powell's performance will be flawless.
Feb 5, 2003 / Column / Robert Scheer
Poetic Protests Against War, Censorship Poetic Protests Against War, Censorship
A bit of advice for the Bush White House: Don't pick fights with professional wordsmiths. First Lady Laura Bush's decision to cancel a White House symposium on the poetry of Walt...
Feb 3, 2003 / John Nichols
Debating the State of the Union Debating the State of the Union
The last edition of Robert Scheer's "Column Left" (which appears originally in the Los Angeles Ti
Feb 3, 2003 / Our Readers
Ten Papers We Like Ten Papers We Like
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Jan 30, 2003 / Feature / The Nation
‘What Silent Love Hath Writ’ ‘What Silent Love Hath Writ’
At the Brooklyn Academy of Music this month, the Harvey Theater reclaims its original name--the Majestic--with the arrival of director Sam Mendes's beautiful renderings of Chek...
Jan 30, 2003 / Books & the Arts / Carol Rocamora