Iraq’s Invisible Refugees Iraq’s Invisible Refugees
Hardship and haunting memories mark the lives of the 2 million Iraqis in exile.
Iraq’s Resurgent Nationalism Iraq’s Resurgent Nationalism
For the first time in six years, there's light at the end of the tunnel in Iraq. A nationalist Shiite-Sunni alliance provides a perfect opportunity for Obama to accelerate the with...
Feb 18, 2009 / Feature / Bob Dreyfuss
Can Green Jobs Be Good Jobs? Can Green Jobs Be Good Jobs?
It felt like a dream a year ago, but a growing coalition of labor unions and environmentalists is putting real muscle into the idea that green jobs will help resolve the economic c...
Feb 16, 2009 / Feature / Jeremy Brecher
A World Without Water A World Without Water
Dr. Peter Gleick, founder and president of the Pacific Institute, weighs in on the severity and urgency of the global water crisis.
Feb 16, 2009 / Feature / Tara Lohan
WSF: Is Another World Possible? WSF: Is Another World Possible?
At a time of economic, climatic and political crisis, advocates of social justice gathered for the annual World Social Forum to contemplate a new vision for a better world.
Feb 13, 2009 / Feature / Tim Costello and Brendan Smith
Under the Icelandic Volcano Under the Icelandic Volcano
How a cold country lost its shirt in the global economic meltdown, but ultimately found its soul.
Feb 12, 2009 / Feature / Rebecca Solnit
Your Valentine, Made in Prison Your Valentine, Made in Prison
This Valentine's Day you might want to steer clear of Victoria's Secret, unless you like your lingerie made by prisoners.
Feb 12, 2009 / Feature / Beth Schwartzapfel
Britain’s Winter of Discontent Britain’s Winter of Discontent
The global economic crisis hits Britain harder than any other developed country. Is it too big to fail?
Feb 11, 2009 / Feature / D.D. Guttenplan
Blue Dogs Bark Blue Dogs Bark
Why do the Blue Dog Democrats get so much attention? They're more unified and cohesive than any other House faction. And then there's America's love affair with fiscal conservatism...
Feb 11, 2009 / Feature / Chris Hayes
Looting Social Security Looting Social Security
Behind closed doors, advocates of entitlement reform are pushing Obama to tap the Social Security surplus to pay for bank bailouts. It could be a defining test for new politics in ...
Feb 11, 2009 / Feature / William Greider