Politics

Rich’s Stealth Campaign Rich’s Stealth Campaign

Howard Rich is pouring big money into leveraging our electoral system to serve his libertarian agenda.

Oct 19, 2006 / Peter Schrag

The War and the Election The War and the Election

Ending the Iraq War is the most pressing issue facing America today. I

Oct 19, 2006 / The Editors

Greasing the Skids Greasing the Skids

OK, market forces control oil prices. But market forces--with a lot of push from Republicans--are driving down the price of gas. And you can be sure they'll rise again after the el...

Oct 18, 2006 / Nomi Prins

Netroots Challenge Dems’ Electoral Strategy Netroots Challenge Dems’ Electoral Strategy

Democratic House candidates who once were long shots now have a crack at winning. Will party power-brokers lend them a hand?

Oct 18, 2006 / Feature / Ari Melber

Pelosi’s Moment Pelosi’s Moment

If Democrats take control of the House, they could revitalize national politics by convincing reluctant senators and presidential candidates to embrace a more progressive agenda.

Oct 16, 2006 / Feature / William Greider

The Coming Gay Republican Purge The Coming Gay Republican Purge

How will the GOP woo back values voters after the Foley scandal? How about a purge of gay Republicans in Congress? That's the Rev. Don Wildmon's idea.

Oct 12, 2006 / Feature / Max Blumenthal

Whose Art Is It Anyway? Whose Art Is It Anyway?

Two books on art controversies and arts funding in America explore how and when taxpayer money can be used to support public art.

Oct 12, 2006 / Books & the Arts / Peter Plagens

Needed: A New Security Plan Needed: A New Security Plan

The failure of Bush's foreign policy should open the way for Democrats to present substantial alternatives and rethink what makes us safe. Sadly, that is not happening.

Oct 12, 2006 / Feature / William D. Hartung

AIPAC Runs Right AIPAC Runs Right

American Jews are liberals and support Democrats. Why, then, do Jewish organizations, supported by contributions of liberal Jews, strategize with Republicans on how to smear these ...

Oct 10, 2006 / Feature / Eric Alterman

Leave No Tax Cheat Behind Leave No Tax Cheat Behind

If President Bush and the Republican Congress would close the loopholes on tax cheats--especially the superrich--there would be ample money to improve the nation's public schools.

Oct 10, 2006 / Feature / John C. Fager

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