Democrats & Withdrawal Democrats & Withdrawal
In the time since the historic election in Iraq, several liberal Democrats in Congress have been trying to kick-start a national debate--or at least a Congressional debate--on wi...
Feb 10, 2005 / David Corn
Law of Unintended Consequences Law of Unintended Consequences
Careful what you wish for in Iraq.
Feb 8, 2005 / Column / Robert Scheer
Democracy Flowers in the Middle East Democracy Flowers in the Middle East
So now this election is done. What will follow it--maybe a Reversal so women can drive Cars in Saudi Arabia?
Feb 3, 2005 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Hope and Reality in Iraq Hope and Reality in Iraq
The determination and hopefulness of Iraqis on election day were captured in many dispatches, none better than in one by British journalist Robert Fisk.
Feb 3, 2005 / The Editors
Now, the US Must Get Out of Iraq’s Way Now, the US Must Get Out of Iraq’s Way
After the excellent election news, it's time for Bush to plan a pullout.
Feb 1, 2005 / Column / Robert Scheer
We Could Have Danced All Night We Could Have Danced All Night
(The Bushes Do "My Fair Lady" at the Inaugural Balls)
Jan 27, 2005 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Iraq: The Chaos Deepens Iraq: The Chaos Deepens
As elections near, guerrillas are conducting their own "shock and awe" campaign.
Jan 20, 2005 / Feature / David Enders
On the Confirmation of Condoleezza (‘Mushroom Cloud’) Rice as Secretary of State On the Confirmation of Condoleezza (‘Mushroom Cloud’) Rice as Secretary of State
The mushroom-shaped cloud Condi spun As being the next smoking gun Was hooey invented to show Attacking Iraq's apropos.
Jan 20, 2005 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Iraq’s Lost Election Iraq’s Lost Election
In the run-up to the January 30 election in Iraq, the prospects for a fair and credible outcome have steadily diminished.
Jan 20, 2005 / The Editors
Pomp and Improper Circumstance Pomp and Improper Circumstance
Some might say it's tacky to rain on the President's parade, but two crucial news stories compel it.
Jan 18, 2005 / Column / Robert Scheer