Beat the Devil

Last Call for Jerry Brown

Last Call for Jerry Brown Last Call for Jerry Brown

California's problems are well beyond the curative powers of any one governor. If Jerry Brown wins in November, there's no need to nourish foolish hopes.

Oct 14, 2010 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

The Soros Syndrome

The Soros Syndrome The Soros Syndrome

George Soros's gift of $100 million to Human Rights Watch doesn't come without strings attached.

Sep 15, 2010 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

No, the Empire Doesn’t Always Win

No, the Empire Doesn’t Always Win No, the Empire Doesn’t Always Win

After seven years, America's occupation of Iraq is a failure.

Aug 12, 2010 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

A Disaster That Could Change Everything A Disaster That Could Change Everything

Will the BP spill prove to be Judgment Day for the decades of growing corporate rule over government?

Jun 24, 2010 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

Israel: Into Deeper Darkness Israel: Into Deeper Darkness

Border control is a fact of life for many human rights activists and political leaders. And it is a daily, humiliating reality for Palestinians and their relatives.

May 26, 2010 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

Nuclear Disarmament: A Major Defeat Nuclear Disarmament: A Major Defeat

We're back to Bush-lite.

Apr 29, 2010 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

Marijuana, Boom and Bust Marijuana, Boom and Bust

As laws and DEA enforcement strategies change, so, too, do the fortunes of Northern California's Humboldt County.

Mar 31, 2010 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

Move Over, Axis of Evil Move Over, Axis of Evil

The petite bourgeoisie are legitimately pissed off.

Mar 4, 2010 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

The Bogus Crime Wave The Bogus Crime Wave

A host of politicians and pundits would have you believe that Hispanic immigrants are to blame for an uptick in urban crime. They're wrong.

Feb 4, 2010 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

From Genesis to Gaia From Genesis to Gaia

If a conclusive disrespecting of Genesis was required, wouldn't you think R. Crumb was the man for the job?

Jan 7, 2010 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

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