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