Politics

Roberts, Without Illusions Roberts, Without Illusions

As confirmation hearings open, we already know a great deal about John G. Roberts Jr. He's ethically challenged, ideologically rigid and unfit for the Supreme Court.

Sep 1, 2005 / The Editors

Iraq’s Fig-Leaf Constitution Iraq’s Fig-Leaf Constitution

Bush may crow about a new constitution, but he can't deny that autocrats, theocrats and terrorists are clearly in control.

Aug 30, 2005 / Column / Robert Scheer

The Power of Fusion Politics The Power of Fusion Politics

Two political lines could be better than one: Consider the successful tactics of the Working Families Party.

Aug 25, 2005 / Feature / Alyssa Katz

A Presidential Explanation of Patriotic Loafing A Presidential Explanation of Patriotic Loafing

The true and patriotic purpose of presidential loafing revealed.

Aug 25, 2005 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Timid Democrats, Muscular Unions Timid Democrats, Muscular Unions

A dozen Democrats are feeling timid about opposing Supreme Court nominee John G. Roberts Jr., while a score of unions and grassroots organizations are showing muscle against CAFTA.

Aug 25, 2005 / David Sirota

The Red State Times, Continued The Red State Times, Continued

The so-called liberal New York Times bashed Bill Clinton every chance it got, and whitewashes Ed Meese. Go figure.

Aug 25, 2005 / Column / Eric Alterman

Hip-Hop Voting Bloc? Hip-Hop Voting Bloc?

If everything goes according to plan, a voting bloc as influential as the religious right, but progressive, could be established.

Aug 22, 2005 / Feature / Adam Howard

Preaching Justice, Slaying Demons Preaching Justice, Slaying Demons

As the Christian right gathered in Nashville for Justice Sunday II, they demonized their enemies and offered lukewarm praise for John G. Roberts.

Aug 19, 2005 / Feature / Max Blumenthal

Bush’s Blind Spot on Iran Bush’s Blind Spot on Iran

Threatening Iran only strengthens the hand of hard-line nationalists and religious fundamentalists in Tehran.

Aug 18, 2005 / Column / Robert Scheer

Disengagement Mystery Disengagement Mystery

What are Sharon's real reasons for pulling out of Gaza? What happens next? Hillel Schenker reports from Jerusalem.

Aug 16, 2005 / Feature / Hillel Schenker

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