Moral Blindness on Gaza Moral Blindness on Gaza
Why are we--in the media, politics and intelligentsia--so indifferent to the death and destruction in the latest phase of this interminable conflict?
Jan 7, 2009 / Column / Robert Scheer
Gaza Clouds Obama’s Prospects Gaza Clouds Obama’s Prospects
So, why didn't they give peace a chance? Why did the leaders of Hamas and Israel not wait for the incoming US president's inauguration before mutually escalating hostilities?
Dec 31, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer
Cheney’s Legacy of Deception Cheney’s Legacy of Deception
In the end, the shame of Dick Cheney was total: unmitigated by any notion of a graceful departure, let alone the slightest obligation of honest accounting.
Dec 30, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer
Hurled Shoes: Bush’s Epitaph Hurled Shoes: Bush’s Epitaph
The loathing that led an Iraqi to hurl shoes at Bush serves as the world's final verdict on US folly in Iraq. It's also a caution for Obama as he ponders Afghanistan.
Dec 17, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer
Socialism for the Rich Socialism for the Rich
Two presidents named Bush--aided by Bill Clinton--brought corporate socialism to America. Getting out of the mess they make requires much more than bailouts.
Dec 10, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer
Can Obama Stay the Course? Can Obama Stay the Course?
As he drives his team of retreads, the challenge for Obama is to remain the agent of change who electrified the nation.
Dec 3, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer
Return of the Wall Street Hustlers Return of the Wall Street Hustlers
Obama, who promised change, has put the same old Wall Street hustlers on his economic team. Maybe he could send us an e-mail to explain.
Nov 26, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer
Change We Can Bank On Change We Can Bank On
Reject the old-boy network whose sexism, stupidity and greed helped drive our current financial crisis. How about Sheila Bair for Treasury Secretary?
Nov 19, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer
Cold War Hawks Nesting With Obama Cold War Hawks Nesting With Obama
How can a President Obama improve US relations with Russia if some of his closest advisors are unrepentant hawks from the cold war era?
Nov 12, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer
Morning Again in America Morning Again in America
Goodbye, Pax Americana--and all the neoconservative economic and political ideologies that have dominated our public life.
Nov 5, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer