Beyond the Age of Petroleum Beyond the Age of Petroleum
Welcome to the Age of Insuffiency: As oil prices hit new highs and supplies sink, our way of life will drastically change.
Oct 25, 2007 / Feature / Michael T. Klare
Whatever Happened to the Eight-Hour Day? Whatever Happened to the Eight-Hour Day?
Americans spend more time on the job than workers in any other country. Isn't it time presumably labor-friendly Democrats did something about it?
Oct 23, 2007 / Steve Early and Suzanne Gordon
Father of History Father of History
Bettina Aptheker's recent memoir has incited fierce debate over her father s legacy.
Oct 18, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Christopher Phelps
Toxic Toys Toxic Toys
As safety scandals dampen the public's appetite for cheap imports, the European Union is raising doubts about standards and oversight in the US toy industry.
Oct 18, 2007 / Feature / Mark Schapiro
With Facts on Our Side With Facts on Our Side
Faced with a choice between facts and theology, antichoicers choose the latter every time.
Oct 18, 2007 / Column / Katha Pollitt
UAW R.I.P.? UAW R.I.P.?
To save the domestic auto industry, the UAW may end up killing itself.
Oct 18, 2007 / Max Fraser
Inconvenient Truth-Tellers Inconvenient Truth-Tellers
This year's Nobel Peace Prize should spur governments and people everywhere to urgent action on climate change.
Oct 18, 2007 / The Editors
Does the ‘T’ Stand Alone? Does the ‘T’ Stand Alone?
As a gay rights bill moved through Congress, some prominent Democrats tried to exclude protections for transgenders. The LGBT community revolted.
Oct 17, 2007 / Feature / Christopher Lisotta
Watada’s Double Jeopardy Watada’s Double Jeopardy
A legal drama is unfolding in Washington State over whether an Army officer who refuses to serve in Iraq has the same Constitutional rights as the rest of us.
Oct 12, 2007 / Feature / Jeremy Brecher and Brendan Smith
How the Military Can Stop an Iran Attack How the Military Can Stop an Iran Attack
Peace activists are reaching out to US military officials to dampen the Bush Administration's ardor for attacking Iran.
Oct 9, 2007 / Feature / Jeremy Brecher and Brendan Smith