Don’t Make Afghanistan the Democrats’ War Don’t Make Afghanistan the Democrats’ War
Barack Obama not only had the good judgment to oppose the war in Iraq, he argued for the need "to end the mindset that took us into" that war. So it is troubling that a m...
Aug 28, 2008 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Taking On Poverty and Inequality Taking On Poverty and Inequality
The theme at the Democratic Convention in Denver yesterday was "RenewingAmerica's Promise"--the Democrats' plan to grow the economy andrestore fairness so that it works for all o...
Aug 27, 2008 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Sisterhood of the Travelling Pantsuits Sisterhood of the Travelling Pantsuits
Hillary Clinton knocked it out of the park Tuesday night. It was a speech defined by grace, feistiness, sly wit, generosity toward her former rival and by a powerful nod to the ...
Aug 27, 2008 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
An Economy that Works for All An Economy that Works for All
As the Democratic party gathers in Denver one issue that should be frontand center is the staggering inequality of our times. And one of the most damning symbols of our New Gilded...
Aug 25, 2008 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Joe Biden and the Myth of Foreign Policy Experience Joe Biden and the Myth of Foreign Policy Experience
The conventional wisdom is that with a new cold war looming and global conflicts upon us, Barack Obama needed a Vice-President with foreign policy experience. Most establishment ...
Aug 24, 2008 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
A People’s Convention? A People’s Convention?
After a historical and exhilarating primary season, with unprecedented voter turnout and grassroots activism, some great venues at the Democratic Convention in Denver next week wi...
Aug 22, 2008 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
A Fateful Crossroads for America A Fateful Crossroads for America
As I wrote last week, the Georgian-Russian conflict has led to a humanitarian tragedy in the region that demands a careful and calibrated response--not a reaction that heightens ...
Aug 19, 2008 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Blood in the Caucasus Blood in the Caucasus
It's time for the US to dissolve its cold war military alliances and develop realistic new policies toward Russia.
Aug 14, 2008 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
What Obama Needs for Progressive Reform What Obama Needs for Progressive Reform
Here's how progressives can ensure Obama's success.
Aug 13, 2008 / Feature / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Robert L. Borosage
Winter Storm Warning Winter Storm Warning
As John McCain and the Republicans trumpet their election year boldfacedlie--drill now so we can lower prices at the pump today--they continueto ignore a looming energy disaster ...
Aug 13, 2008 / Katrina vanden Heuvel