Political Figures

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

On the Confirmation of Condoleezza (‘Mushroom Cloud’) Rice as Secretary of State On the Confirmation of Condoleezza (‘Mushroom Cloud’) Rice as Secretary of State

The mushroom-shaped cloud Condi spun As being the next smoking gun Was hooey invented to show Attacking Iraq's apropos.

Jan 20, 2005 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Pomp and Improper Circumstance Pomp and Improper Circumstance

Some might say it's tacky to rain on the President's parade, but two crucial news stories compel it.

Jan 18, 2005 / Column / Robert Scheer

Hunky Dory in Iraq Hunky Dory in Iraq

(A Song Sung in the Shower Every Morning by George W. Bush)

Jan 13, 2005 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Annals of Outrage Annals of Outrage

The Bush Adminstration's ten biggest scandals.

Jan 13, 2005 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

None So Blind None So Blind

A triumphant George W. Bush, emboldened by finally being elected to office, will inaugurate his second term on January 20.

Jan 13, 2005 / The Editors

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