War: Voters Said No, Congress Said Yes War: Voters Said No, Congress Said Yes
In Congress and the popular press, fantasy rules when the subject is Iraq.
Dec 14, 2006 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
Murtha’s No Leftie: He’s Right Murtha’s No Leftie: He’s Right
As Democrats choose between a stalwart critic of the Iraq War and a proponent of Bush policies for Majority Leader, Fox News gets in the act, casting centrist Pennnsylvania Rep. J...
Nov 15, 2006 / Column / Robert Scheer
Wanted: A Real Leader Wanted: A Real Leader
Steny Hoyer spouts Beltway conventional wisdom no matter what the cost to his party; Jack Murtha has the potential to help revise our national security and economic priorities. Is ...
Nov 14, 2006 / David Sirota
A New Idea Grows in Alabama A New Idea Grows in Alabama
Poverty, race and obesity have a lot in common. In Alabama an underfunded federal program addresses the problem by providing fresh produce to low-income residents and seniors.
Nov 9, 2006 / Feature / Mark Winne
The Gutting of the Civil Service The Gutting of the Civil Service
The Bush Administration has so politicized government agencies that an entire culture of civil service professionals is being replaced by conservative political operatives loyal on...
Nov 2, 2006 / Feature / Dan Zegart
Pelosi’s Moment Pelosi’s Moment
If Democrats take control of the House, they could revitalize national politics by convincing reluctant senators and presidential candidates to embrace a more progressive agenda.
Oct 16, 2006 / Feature / William Greider
Whose Art Is It Anyway? Whose Art Is It Anyway?
Two books on art controversies and arts funding in America explore how and when taxpayer money can be used to support public art.
Oct 12, 2006 / Books & the Arts / Peter Plagens
AIPAC Runs Right AIPAC Runs Right
American Jews are liberals and support Democrats. Why, then, do Jewish organizations, supported by contributions of liberal Jews, strategize with Republicans on how to smear these ...
Oct 10, 2006 / Feature / Eric Alterman
Foley’s IMbroglio Foley’s IMbroglio
It shows how hapless and shallow Democrats are that they show so little electoral joy in a principled challenge to GOP rule. Instead we get tactical theatrics about whatever comes ...
Oct 5, 2006 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Disgraced Republicans Disgraced Republicans
America needs a new Congress--the question is, Will Americans hold the GOP to account for their corruption, ineptitude and irresponsibility?
Oct 5, 2006 / The Editors