Empire or Republic? Empire or Republic?
Imagine the benefits if we could make significant cutbacks in military spending.
Jun 12, 2008 / Robert Scheer
Just Blame Bush Just Blame Bush
Sure, greedy consumers play their part. But George W. Bush is responsible for the five-fold increase in the price of oil.
Jun 11, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer
Will the Real John McCain Please Stand Up? Will the Real John McCain Please Stand Up?
He is the most confounding of candidates, whose inconsistencies speak more of crass opportunism than a real maverick's impulses.
Jun 4, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer
Where Is the Outrage Over Torture? Where Is the Outrage Over Torture?
The muted response to revelations of torture raises the question of whether Americans are truly savages or simply tone-deaf on matters of morality.
May 28, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer
Praying for War at the Gas Pump Praying for War at the Gas Pump
How have the Saudis thanked George W. Bush for protecting their sorry oil well of a country? Just check the price of gas.
May 21, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer
The Tortured Law on Torture The Tortured Law on Torture
Those confessions elicited from Gitmo detainees are proving legally worthless--and an enduring indictment of the moral bankruptcy of George W. Bush.
May 14, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer
Battle of the Hawks Battle of the Hawks
In the increasingly unlikely event of a McCain-Clinton election, people who care about peace have serious reason to worry.
May 7, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer
No Country for Old Men No Country for Old Men
Age is a factor in this race and nowhere is it so important as in McCain's vice-presidential choice.
Apr 30, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer
The Intemperate Candidate The Intemperate Candidate
Hillary Clinton's intemperate remarks about "obliterating" Iran cloud her primary win with questions about her judgment.
Apr 23, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer
The Man Who Would Be Bush The Man Who Would Be Bush
As millions surrender homes and sacrifice our nation's political reputation to the caprices of Bush and Cheney, a majority of voters say they might vote for John McCain. What are t...
Apr 16, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer