The Ambitious Delusions of George Bush and David Petraeus The Ambitious Delusions of George Bush and David Petraeus
We now learn that General David Petraeus fancies himself a Dwight Eisenhower for the 21st century. According to a report in London's Independent newspaper by the reliable Middle ...
Sep 14, 2007 / John Nichols
Soldiers Who Challenged War Spin Die in Iraq Soldiers Who Challenged War Spin Die in Iraq
Less than a month ago, on August 19, 2007, The New York Times published a letter from seven U.S. soldiers who wrote the newspaper as they were finishing a 15-month deployment in I...
Sep 13, 2007 / John Nichols
Honoring 9-11 By Objecting To Its Exploitation Honoring 9-11 By Objecting To Its Exploitation
The U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly Monday for a resolution recalling the 9-11 tragedy, which occurred six years ago today. The resolution was far more respons...
Sep 11, 2007 / John Nichols
“Not Buying” the Spin From Petraeus “Not Buying” the Spin From Petraeus
The good news from the testimony of General David Petraeus before a joint session of the House Armed Services and Foreign Affairs committees was certainly not found in his repetit...
Sep 10, 2007 / John Nichols
Will Petraeus Betray the Truth–and the Troops? Will Petraeus Betray the Truth–and the Troops?
How, after one of the most horrifically violent months in the history of Iraq, will Army Gen. David Petraeus make the political case -- and, make no mistake, the likelihood at thi...
Sep 7, 2007 / John Nichols
The Patriot Act’s–and the Senate’s–Constitution Problem The Patriot Act’s–and the Senate’s–Constitution Problem
It has been almost six years since Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold cast the lone vote in the Senate against the USA Patriot Act, warning at a time when few others had the courage ...
Sep 6, 2007 / John Nichols
As The Craig Turns As The Craig Turns
Where to begin with the latest developments in L'Affaire Craig? How about with the delicious proposal by Larry Craig's fans at the American Land Rights Association? The group's so...
Sep 6, 2007 / John Nichols
Sheehan Seeks a More Principled Politics Sheehan Seeks a More Principled Politics
In California, where Cindy Sheehan proposes to mount an independent anti-war challenge to cautious House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the political structures used to err on the side of ...
Sep 5, 2007 / John Nichols
Former Senator Larry Craig, R-Bathroom Former Senator Larry Craig, R-Bathroom
After forcing Idaho Senator Larry Craig to resign for the twin "crimes" of being a fool and appearing to be gay, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, tried as hard ...
Sep 1, 2007 / John Nichols
Evolution in Texas — On the Death Penalty Evolution in Texas — On the Death Penalty
There are many Americans who do not believe in evolution. And it is probably fair to say that a disproportionate number of them reside in Texas. But it is from Texas that we gain ...
Aug 30, 2007 / John Nichols