The Spook in Your Phone The Spook in Your Phone
Gen. Michael Hayden, nominated by President Bush to head the CIA, is the man responsible for the most extensive attack ever on the privacy of US citizens.
May 10, 2006 / Column / Robert Scheer
Bonding With the Babe Bonding With the Babe
Bashing Barry Bonds has become a national sport, as the flawed slugger nears matching Babe Ruth's record. But hasn't anyone considered the faults of the Babe?
May 8, 2006 / Books & the Arts / Dave Zirin
J.K. Galbraith and the Forks in the Road J.K. Galbraith and the Forks in the Road
While John Kenneth Galbraith was good at pointing out the failures of the free enterprise system, he could never overcome the play-to-win mentality of American capitalism.
May 4, 2006 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
Cheney at the Pump Cheney at the Pump
Why should anyone be surprised that Dick Cheney's good oil boys are making out like bandits?
May 4, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin
My Mother, the Illegal Alien My Mother, the Illegal Alien
As the May Day protests, they evoked memories of an earlier generation of immigrants who lived with the fear of deportation.
May 3, 2006 / Column / Robert Scheer
Getting Hosed Getting Hosed
As oil profits soar, Americans are getting hosed at the gas pump, and Congress can't decide whether to raise taxes, lower them or throw money at the voters.
Apr 28, 2006 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Bush’s Other War Bush’s Other War
The FBI's bid to examine Jack Anderson's papers is the latest battle in the Bush Administration's war against the media.
Apr 27, 2006 / Column / Eric Alterman
The Deciderator The Deciderator
Bush's goofily unmoored positioning of himself as "the decider" duncifies us all.
Apr 27, 2006 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
Adieu, Scott McClellan Adieu, Scott McClellan
Goodbye to a Bush official who has been remarkably consistent.
Apr 27, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin
One More Insider Denounces Bush One More Insider Denounces Bush
Former CIA official Tyler Drumheller joins the parade of insiders denouncing how the Iraq war has been sold and fought.
Apr 26, 2006 / Column / Robert Scheer