Politics

Into 2008 Into 2008

America's next President must have a big heart, an open mind and the passion to set the nation on the way to equality, opportunity, true democracy and social justice.

Feb 8, 2007 / The Editors

A Message to Congress A Message to Congress

It's time for Congress to stop talking and start moving on Iraq.

Feb 7, 2007 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Bacon in Bush’s Budget The Bacon in Bush’s Budget

Bush's military budget has less to do with running the country than with rewarding his pals and paying off his political debts.

Feb 7, 2007 / Column / Robert Scheer

Obama’s Media Maven Obama’s Media Maven

David Axelrod, Barack Obama's closest political adviser, is applying the lessons he learned from Chicago's ugly racialized politics.

Feb 6, 2007 / Feature / Chris Hayes

Living-Wage Victory in LA Living-Wage Victory in LA

Low-wage workers in hotels near Los Angeles International Airport are the latest to benefit from the city's living-wage law, riding a wave of considerable political momentum.

Feb 5, 2007 / Feature / Peter Dreier

The Close Reader The Close Reader

William Empson's writing shaped modern criticism. A new biography restores him to his proper eminence.

Feb 1, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Stefan Collini

What Has Been Concluded Lately by People Discussing Dick Cheney on the Public Airwaves and the Floor of the Senate What Has Been Concluded Lately by People Discussing Dick Cheney on the Public Airwaves and the Floor of the Senate

Is there a screw loose somewhere?

Feb 1, 2007 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Bush’s ‘Legacy’ Bush’s ‘Legacy’

More proof that Bush has been the most dangerous President in American history.

Feb 1, 2007 / Herbert Mitgang

Which Side Are You On? Which Side Are You On?

Jim Webb's blunt talk on populist economics challenges Democrats to craft a 2008 strategy that allows all Americans to share the wealth.

Feb 1, 2007 / The Editors

Obama’s Ruined Homeland Obama’s Ruined Homeland

In Kenya's Yala Swamp, where Senator Barack Obama traces his African roots, an Oklahoma-based company has wrecked a rich and delicate ecosystem.

Jan 31, 2007 / Feature / Laura Flanders

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