Political Figures

Exile on K Street Exile on K Street

Scandals abound in the smoking remains of the Alexander Strategy Group.

Feb 2, 2006 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill

Empire vs. Republic Empire vs. Republic

Instead of Bush's imperial presidency, America needs the vision of Congressional progressives: rapid withdrawal from Iraq, universal healthcare, campaign reform and a shift to rene...

Feb 2, 2006 / Books & the Arts / The Editors

Madness of King George Madness of King George

Democrats should follow Al Gore's lead and challenge the Bush Administration's ongoing surveillance of American citizens. If this illegal action goes unchecked, our liberties will ...

Jan 26, 2006 / The Editors

President Jonah President Jonah

As his State of the Union message approaches, we deserve a rest from the fundamentalist presidency of G.W. Bush, whose guiding principles are antithetical to democracy and will onl...

Jan 25, 2006 / Books & the Arts / Gore Vidal

Foggy Bottom Foggy Bottom

If we are suspending the law in deference to Bush's unchecked impulses, let's call it by its proper name: Benign lawlessness? Gitmo Governance? Fear Factor?

Jan 19, 2006 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

The Impeachment of George W. Bush The Impeachment of George W. Bush

The time has come to call for the impeachment of President Bush. Any President who maintains he is above the law--and acts repeatedly on that belief--seriously endangers our consit...

Jan 11, 2006 / Feature / Elizabeth Holtzman

Are Voters Ready to Dump Lieberman? Are Voters Ready to Dump Lieberman?

Evidence is mounting that Connecticut Democrats are dismayed by Senator Joseph Lieberman's support of President Bush and the Iraq War, giving impetus to assertions that voters are ...

Jan 11, 2006 / Feature / Emily Biuso

The Limits of Power: Questions for Alito The Limits of Power: Questions for Alito

Revelations of the Bush Administration's domestic spying program have sharply shifted the focus of Samuel Alito's Supreme Court confirmation hearings from domestic and social issue...

Jan 6, 2006 / Feature / Jeremy Brecher and Brendan Smith

The President’s Measured Response to Criticism of His Secret Domestic Spying Operation The President’s Measured Response to Criticism of His Secret Domestic Spying Operation

Since I am Commander in Chief, My powers to spy or debrief Are limitless. That's my belief. So go somewhere else with your beef.

Jan 5, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin

A White House Response to Senator Feingold A White House Response to Senator Feingold

Chastised by Russ Feingold for extrajudicial spying, the President who would be king invokes the divine right of kings.

Dec 21, 2005 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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