Politics

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

For the Republic For the Republic

Can a single man force a nation to fight an unpopular war? Here's how Congress can stand up to Bush.

Jan 19, 2007 / The Editors

Ayatollah D’Souza Ayatollah D’Souza

Dinesh D'Souza revs up the Republican base with a book arguing that lifestyles of the decadent left triggered Muslim anger that led to 9/11.

Jan 19, 2007 / Column / Katha Pollitt

The Fair Trade Democrats The Fair Trade Democrats

In an interview with Senator Sherrod Brown, Nichols shows that the new Democrats are pursuing a new trade agenda.

Jan 18, 2007 / John Nichols

ACLU v. ACLU ACLU v. ACLU

The civil liberties organization is engulfed in a tumultuous family feud over its controversial leader.

Jan 18, 2007 / Feature / Scott Sherman

Get Carter! Iran, Too! Get Carter! Iran, Too!

The Israel lobby retains its grip inside the Beltway, but it's starting to lose its hold on the broader public debate.

Jan 18, 2007 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

A Question and a Follow-up for George W. Bush’s Next Press Conference A Question and a Follow-up for George W. Bush’s Next Press Conference

It's not the surge we're worried about. It's the soldiers.

Jan 18, 2007 / Column / Calvin Trillin

An Impartial Interrogation of George W. Bush An Impartial Interrogation of George W. Bush

A challenge to the President's moral integrity, wayward policies and strategies as he leads the American people deeper into war.

Jan 17, 2007 / George McGovern

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