Barbara Lee’s Stand Barbara Lee’s Stand
When Congress voted to authorize the Bush Administration to use military force in response to the September 11 terror attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, Represent...
Sep 20, 2001 / The Editors
The Democrats’ Dilemma The Democrats’ Dilemma
So long, politics? As George W. Bush mounted Operation Noble Eagle, Republicans and Democrats found little over which to disagree. In the days after the September 11 terror attack...
Sep 20, 2001 / David Corn
A Matter of Rights A Matter of Rights
Nothing tests our commitment to principle like terrorism. Before September 11, America banned assassinations of foreign leaders; now the Administration is considering abandoning t...
Sep 20, 2001 / David Cole
The Uses of Adversity The Uses of Adversity
Sweet are the uses of adversity, Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous, Wears yet a precious jewel in his head; And this our life, exempt from public haunt, Finds tongues i...
Sep 20, 2001 / Column / Eric Alterman
Dust-up in the Dustbowl Dust-up in the Dustbowl
Oklahoma pushes yet again for 'right to work' legislation.
Sep 20, 2001 / Feature / John Nichols
Destined to Shadowbox With the Devil Destined to Shadowbox With the Devil
In a war on terror, there is no victory, for terrorism will always exist. It can be contained, but not eradicated.
Sep 18, 2001 / Column / Robert Scheer
The End of Innocence The End of Innocence
While downtown still smolders, and the country gears up for a likely war against the perpetrators of the September 11 attacks, we must keep in mind that state-sanctioned terrorism,...
Sep 18, 2001 / Joel Rogers
Reflections on Durban Reflections on Durban
The United States cannot dodge its responsibility by withdrawing from the World Conference Against Racism.
Sep 17, 2001 / Dennis Brutus and Ben Cashdan
Game Over Game Over
The attacks on the Twin Towers show us an ugly truth too long believed in: that of the safe, antiseptic war.
Sep 17, 2001 / Naomi Klein
A Political Solution Is Required A Political Solution Is Required
While the US looks upon Pakistan for help in its new 'war on terror,' lessons from the past teach us that the alliance can have sinister repercussions.
Sep 17, 2001 / Tariq Ali