Political Figures

Indecent Proposal Indecent Proposal

America's budget is more than a blizzard of incomprehensible numbers. Our values are reflected in its priorities: It is a statement of what kind of nation we are and what we hope...

Feb 10, 2005 / The Editors

Waxman: Democrats’ Eliot Ness Waxman: Democrats’ Eliot Ness

His headline-grabbing investigations are enough to give the GOP heartburn.

Jan 27, 2005 / Feature / David Corn

Dick Durbin: Bush Fighter Dick Durbin: Bush Fighter

He can help mount an effective opposition.

Jan 27, 2005 / Feature / John Nichols

Fantasy Island Fantasy Island

Washington Post writer Paul Farhi cleverly compared the content and structure of George W.

Jan 27, 2005 / Column / Eric Alterman

We Could Have Danced All Night We Could Have Danced All Night

(The Bushes Do "My Fair Lady" at the Inaugural Balls)

Jan 27, 2005 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Chertoff and Torture Chertoff and Torture

Back on Friday, June 12, 2002, the Defense Department had a big problem: Its new policy on torture of captives in the "war on terror" was about to be exposed.

Jan 27, 2005 / Dave Lindorff

Hail-to-the-Chief Show Hail-to-the-Chief Show

This Administration may not know how to rule the world, but it sure can run a ritual.

Jan 27, 2005 / Richard Goldstein

‘Freedom’ Belongs to All ‘Freedom’ Belongs to All

George W. Bush's second inaugural address cynically invoked noble ideals for ignoble ends.

Jan 27, 2005 / Eric Foner

1600 Pennsylvania Meets Madison Ave. 1600 Pennsylvania Meets Madison Ave.

As a political marketing device, Bush's address was brilliant.

Jan 25, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Robert Scheer

Letter From Ground Zero Letter From Ground Zero

Click here for info on how you can help oppose Gonzalez's nomination.

Jan 20, 2005 / Jonathan Schell

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