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Fear on the Campaign Trail Fear on the Campaign Trail

As Democratic candidates strive to keep their messages upbeat and cheerful, they should take a lesson from the environmental movement on the power of fear to motivate political cha...

Dec 7, 2007 / Feature / Glenn Hurowitz

Forum on Venezuela Forum on Venezuela

Differing views on the defeat of constitutional reforms championed by President Hugo Chávez from Mark Weisbrot, Sujatha Fernandes, Chesa Boudin, Elisabeth Young-Bruehl and G...

Dec 7, 2007 / Feature / The Nation

Chavismo and Democracy Chavismo and Democracy

An honest account of the referendum cuts through neoliberal propaganda and looks at what's really at stake.

Dec 7, 2007 / Feature / Greg Grandin

Progressive Change in Venezuela Progressive Change in Venezuela

The stuggle is not between pro-Chávez and anti-Chávez factions but between left and right.

Dec 7, 2007 / Feature / Mark Weisbrot

Behind the Student Movement’s Victory Behind the Student Movement’s Victory

First and foremost, Venezuelans rejected Chávez's political proposals.

Dec 7, 2007 / Feature / Elisabeth Young-Bruehl

A Silver Lining for the Bolivarian Revolution A Silver Lining for the Bolivarian Revolution

Losing the referendum may be the best outcome for Chávez--and his movement.

Dec 7, 2007 / Feature / Chesa Boudin

What Does the ‘No’ Vote Mean? What Does the ‘No’ Vote Mean?

The referendum defeat may temporarily revive a flagging opposition, but it does not spell the collapse of the movement Chávez has inspired.

Dec 7, 2007 / Feature / Sujatha Fernandes

Thoughts for the Weary on Ending the War Thoughts for the Weary on Ending the War

Press Democratic front-runners on the tough questions and prepare for a real fight with whoever the Republican nominee turns out to be.

Dec 7, 2007 / Feature / Tom Hayden

Iraq’s Civil Resistance Iraq’s Civil Resistance

The secular left brings together unionists, women's organizations and students.

Dec 6, 2007 / Feature / Bill Weinberg

The Old and New Shapes of Nuclear Danger The Old and New Shapes of Nuclear Danger

During the cold war, the driving force was the bilateral arms race; now it's proliferation.

Dec 6, 2007 / Feature / Jonathan Schell

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