The Sounds of Silence The Sounds of Silence
Voting is a privilege and a responsibility that every American bears. Allowing prisoners to vote will keep us honest.
Jan 29, 2007 / Walter Mosley
Pushing the Iraq Debate Pushing the Iraq Debate
Beyond merely opposing escalation, lawmakers are pushing tough measures to withdraw troops and defund the war.
Jan 29, 2007 / John Nichols
Showing Bush the Way Showing Bush the Way
Jim Webb's gutsy response to Bush's unconvincing State of the Union message bodes well for the Democratic Party.
Jan 29, 2007 / The Editors
The Way Down South The Way Down South
The South is more purple than red, and Democrats don't need to sell their souls to win it back.
Stop the Iran War Before It Starts Stop the Iran War Before It Starts
President Bush's State of the Union address proved he is hellbent on going to war with Iran. Here's what the Democrats must do to stop him.
Jan 24, 2007 / Scott Ritter
Bush’s Sacrifice Bush’s Sacrifice
Bush is soft-pedaling the idea of sacrifice as a way of making his war palatable to ordinary Americans. But the tactic isn't working all that well.
Jan 22, 2007 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Draft Obama! Why Bother? Draft Obama! Why Bother?
Ambitious politicians don't need a draft to run for higher office, but as "draft" sites become a campaign essential, genuine netroots activists will pay the price.
Jan 22, 2007 / Feature / Ari Melber
The Illogic of Empire The Illogic of Empire
Iraq is America's colonial war. Arguments for maintaining colonial rule in India are almost identical to the justifications offered for the continuing presence of US troops in Iraq...
Jan 22, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Gary Younge
Obama’s Challenge Obama’s Challenge
If Barack Obama is to secure critical grassroots support for his presidential bid, he must be less about celebrity and more about policy.
Jan 21, 2007 / John Nichols
The Verdict’s In on Bush The Verdict’s In on Bush
No State of the Union message can erase the world's dismal verdict on Bush and the Iraq War.
Jan 20, 2007 / Column / Robert Scheer