Political Figures

The Right Wing’s Drive for ‘Tort Reform’ The Right Wing’s Drive for ‘Tort Reform’

Thanks to damage caps and other measures, victims are often unable to sue.

Oct 7, 2004 / Feature / Dan Zegart

On the President’s Boast That He Knew Osama Bin Laden Rather Than Saddam Hussein Was Behind 9/1 On the President’s Boast That He Knew Osama Bin Laden Rather Than Saddam Hussein Was Behind 9/1

That's excellent. So tell us: Why did you For months imply the opposite was true? And why does Cheney (Nanny Dick) still flog

Oct 7, 2004 / Column / Calvin Trillin

The Happy Warrior The Happy Warrior

William Greider interviews David Cobb this week in a web-only feature.

Oct 7, 2004 / William Greider

Why the Republicans Might Be Right That Osama bin Laden Is Rooting for John Kerry Why the Republicans Might Be Right That Osama bin Laden Is Rooting for John Kerry

Bin Laden is the name I bear, And, modestly, I think it's fair To say it's thought by spies and cops Among all terrorists I'm tops. And therefore it's a crying sha

Sep 30, 2004 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Kerry’s Trade Winds Kerry’s Trade Winds

Senator John Kerry has promised a revision of Clinton-era trade policies to insure that future agreements contain stronger, enforceable labor and environmental standards.

Sep 30, 2004 / Tom Hayden and Lori Wallach

Election Matters Election Matters

The thing that really galls Ralph Nader is not that so many of his prominent 2000 campaign supporters are now actively campaigning for Democrat John Kerry.

Sep 30, 2004 / John Nichols

Cheney’s Cronies Cheney’s Cronies

As he prepares to debate Halliburton CEO turned Vice President Dick Cheney, Senator John Edwards would do well to study up on his Harry Truman.

Sep 30, 2004 / The Editors

Fear of Flying Fear of Flying

Research support for this article was provided by the Investigative Fund of the Nation Institute.

Sep 29, 2004 / Feature / Russ Baker

The Ethics of George W. Bush The Ethics of George W. Bush

In his second inaugural address as Governor of Texas, George W. Bush declared, "Some people think it's inappropriate to make moral judgments anymore.

Sep 28, 2004 / Books & the Arts / Katherine C. Reilly

It’s a Baker Botts World It’s a Baker Botts World

When the Bushes need a fixer, they turn to James Baker III. He and his firm benefit.

Sep 23, 2004 / Feature / Robert Bryce

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