Political Figures

Obama’s Blind Spot on Israel Obama’s Blind Spot on Israel

Why is Barack Obama courting right-wing groups like AIPAC and steering clear of the American Jewish left and center?

Jun 16, 2008 / Feature / Nadia Hijab

Just Blame Bush Just Blame Bush

Sure, greedy consumers play their part. But George W. Bush is responsible for the five-fold increase in the price of oil.

Jun 11, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer

Why Do Women Give McCain a Zero? Why Do Women Give McCain a Zero?

Here's a sneak peek at what a women's health clinic could look like if John McCain is elected president.

Jun 10, 2008 / Brave New Films

The Hope Giver The Hope Giver

When it comes to American Empire, Obama's change is parsed as running the planet with greater efficiency.

Jun 5, 2008 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

Will the Real John McCain Please Stand Up? Will the Real John McCain Please Stand Up?

He is the most confounding of candidates, whose inconsistencies speak more of crass opportunism than a real maverick's impulses.

Jun 4, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer

Is Ron Paul’s Revolution Just Beginning? Is Ron Paul’s Revolution Just Beginning?

Ron Paul has inspired candidates and activists who are on a quest to remake the GOP. Can they succeed where their hero didn't?

Jun 3, 2008 / Feature / Susannah Vila

People of Conscience, Challenge the President! People of Conscience, Challenge the President!

After eight years of misgovernment, Americans must join together to restore our democracy, the rule of law, and our nation's moral standing on history's high road.

May 30, 2008 / Ross C. Anderson

Say It Ain’t So, Joe Say It Ain’t So, Joe

Take a look at the qualities right-wing pundits so admire about dove-turned-hawk, Dem-turned-Republican Joe Lieberman.

May 29, 2008 / Column / Eric Alterman

Stay Strong, Ted Stay Strong, Ted

Sen. Ted Kennedy undergoes surgery today in North Carolina for treatment of a brain tumor. This recent speech on Iraq provides ample proof of why we need him now more than ever.

May 29, 2008 / YouTube

Mixed Blessing Mixed Blessing

Obama calls for direct dialogue and new trade deals with Latin America, but continued counterinsurgency in Columbia, tensions with Venezuela.

May 25, 2008 / Feature / Tom Hayden

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