Tough Questions for John Kerry Tough Questions for John Kerry
Here are just a few things the Foreign Relations Committee should be asking Obama’s nominee for secretary of state.
Jan 2, 2013 / The Editors
Cerberus Collected Ex-Government Opportunists Cerberus Collected Ex-Government Opportunists
In mythology, Cerberus is the three-headed dog that guards the gates of Hades. How perfect a name for a company whose leaders have sold their souls.
Dec 28, 2012 / Robert Scheer
I’m With Tagg: Mitt Didn’t Want to Be President I’m With Tagg: Mitt Didn’t Want to Be President
Mitt Romney deserved a Faye Dunaway Award for his “Make me president! Don’t make me president!” ambivalence.
Dec 27, 2012 / Leslie Savan
Why Democrats Must Break With Obama on Social Security Cuts Why Democrats Must Break With Obama on Social Security Cuts
Cutting benefits goes against the Democratic Party's most powerful political claim: That it defends Social Security—no matter who is attacking.
Dec 19, 2012 / John Nichols
Today the Election Is Really Decided Today the Election Is Really Decided
Why does the Electoral College have the final say? It’s time to put voters in charge of choosing our president.
Dec 17, 2012 / John Nichols
‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Raises Dark Memories ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Raises Dark Memories
What's really bothering us is not whether torture works but that Americans are torturers.
Dec 14, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Michelle Dean
Crisis in Syria: Obama vs. the Neocons Crisis in Syria: Obama vs. the Neocons
Republican war hawks are pressing for military engagement in Syria. Here’s hoping the president ignores them.
Dec 13, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss
Tapping E-mail List, Obama Hammers GOP on Taxes and Discharge Tapping E-mail List, Obama Hammers GOP on Taxes and Discharge
The election is over, but President Obama is already tapping his campaign e-mail list to press Republcans into a tax retreat.
Dec 10, 2012 / Ari Melber
The Muslim Brotherhood’s Power Play The Muslim Brotherhood’s Power Play
Anything that Obama does will make it worse.
Dec 10, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss
Homeland’s Anti-Drone Message Hits Obama at Home Homeland’s Anti-Drone Message Hits Obama at Home
One of Obama’s favorite TV shows warns him directly against the terror of drones.
Dec 10, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Leslie Savan