Immigrants and Us Immigrants and Us

Progressives should join forces with immigrant advocates to create a broad social movement placing the rights of immigrants at the heart of a struggle for economic justice.

Apr 11, 2006 / The Editors

Where’s ‘Real Security’? Where’s ‘Real Security’?

Instead of parroting the Republicans' "tough" approach to national security, Democratic candidates should distinguish themselves from the Bush Administration by, for starters, sett...

Apr 9, 2006 / William D. Hartung

20,000,000 Chávez Fans Can’t Be Wrong 20,000,000 Chávez Fans Can’t Be Wrong

Apr 6, 2006 / Joe Wezorek

What DeLay Left Behind What DeLay Left Behind

To repair the damage Tom DeLay left in his wake, the November elections must be a referendum on the political machine he created, which continues to drive this Congress.

Apr 6, 2006 / John Nichols

‘The Lobby’ ‘The Lobby’

The recent furor over a scholarly article suggesting that the "Israel lobby" drives US Mideast policy presents an opportunity for vigorous open debate on a volatile subject.

Apr 6, 2006 / The Editors

ACS v. Federalists ACS v. Federalists

The American Constitution Society is a new force, full of optimism and ideas that challenge the conservative agenda and promote progressive political principles.

Apr 3, 2006 / Abner Mikva

The Erotics of Resistance The Erotics of Resistance

With spring come glimmerings of new social attitudes: The popularity of V for Vendetta proves films with a social conscience resonate; Kanye West's challenge to rap homophobia show...

Mar 30, 2006 / Richard Goldstein

How to Free the Press How to Free the Press

The demise of Knight Ridder newspapers could result in some new media models--as the Newspaper Guild teams up with private investors to purchase twelve high-integrity newspapers no...

Mar 30, 2006 / John Nichols

What’s Good for GM? What’s Good for GM?

General Motors must shoulder blame for a faulty product mix and a stubborn resistance to the idea of single-payer health insurance, which sent benefits costs soaring.

Mar 30, 2006 / Jamie Lincoln Kitman

Auto Recovery Auto Recovery

GM's struggle underscores the need to create a better social contract between workers and industry, and to invest in a world beyond the internal combustion engine.

Mar 30, 2006 / The Editors