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
Life After Net Neutrality: Replaced By a Chimp? Life After Net Neutrality: Replaced By a Chimp?
If Senator Ted Stevens defies mounting public opposition and succeeds in killing net neutrality, expect the free flow of online content to be replaced by lowbrow corporate infotain...
Sep 19, 2006 / Feature / Jeffrey Chester
Too Late for Empire Too Late for Empire
Thirty years after Watergate, we again face a constitutional crisis at home and a misconceived war abroad. The United States will remain a helpless giant until we finally learn tha...
Sep 2, 2006 / Books & the Arts / Jonathan Schell