FEMA: Confederacy of Dunces FEMA: Confederacy of Dunces
FEMA enjoyed bipartisan praise during the 1990s under President Clinton. By the time Hurricane Katrina roared into the Gulf, the Bush Administration had dismantled it.
Sep 8, 2005 / Jon Elliston
The Disaster President The Disaster President
The incompetence revealed by the response to Hurricane Katrina can be traced to a twenty-five-year project, begun in the Reagan era, of discrediting government.
Sep 8, 2005 / The Editors
Pat Robertson’s Katrina Cash Pat Robertson’s Katrina Cash
Pat Robertson's shadowy relief organization, Operation Blessing, is prominently featured on FEMA's list of charities to receive donations for hurricane relief.
Sep 7, 2005 / Feature / Max Blumenthal
The Real Costs of a Culture of Greed The Real Costs of a Culture of Greed
The affluent mask of the United States has been torn away by the storm, exposing a nation that has become progressively poorer under the leadership of the party of Big Business.
Sep 6, 2005 / Column / Robert Scheer
Roberts, Without Illusions Roberts, Without Illusions
As confirmation hearings open, we already know a great deal about John G. Roberts Jr. He's ethically challenged, ideologically rigid and unfit for the Supreme Court.
Sep 1, 2005 / The Editors
The Red State Times, Continued The Red State Times, Continued
The so-called liberal New York Times bashed Bill Clinton every chance it got, and whitewashes Ed Meese. Go figure.
Aug 25, 2005 / Column / Eric Alterman
Preaching Justice, Slaying Demons Preaching Justice, Slaying Demons
As the Christian right gathered in Nashville for Justice Sunday II, they demonized their enemies and offered lukewarm praise for John G. Roberts.
Aug 19, 2005 / Feature / Max Blumenthal
Lobbyist for the Lost Cause Lobbyist for the Lost Cause
Meet Richard Hines, GOP lobbyist, front man for weapons makers and hidden hand behind the extremist agenda of the neo-Confederate movement. Max Blumenthal explains.
Aug 16, 2005 / Feature / Max Blumenthal
The Resurgence of Movement Politics The Resurgence of Movement Politics
David Sirota calls progressives to action with a plan for a grassroots movement that unites fragmented factions.
Aug 12, 2005 / Feature / David Sirota
Louisiana Purchase Louisiana Purchase
A program in Louisiana that was founded to discourage teens from having sex encourages them to engage in politics.
Aug 11, 2005 / Feature / Sharon Lerner