Politics

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.

Jan 25, 2007 / Feature / Bob Moser

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

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