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
Who Can Stop the War? Who Can Stop the War?
The people don't like the war, but it will go on as long as there is money to fund it.
Feb 2, 2007 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
Surge for Peace Surge for Peace
Thanks to the efforts of the peace movement and a significant shift in public opinion, we can stop this war. But it's not going to be easy.
Feb 2, 2007 / Liza Featherstone
Not All Lies Are Created Equal Not All Lies Are Created Equal
Looking for reasons to impeach the President? Listen to the testimony in Scooter Libby's perjury trial.
Jan 31, 2007 / Column / Robert Scheer
Voices of Protest Voices of Protest
Peace activists and military families in DC Saturday were less angry than than resolute that the American people sent a clear signal in November to end the US occupation in Iraq.
Jan 30, 2007 / Feature / Karen Houppert
Pushing the Iraq Debate Pushing the Iraq Debate
Beyond merely opposing escalation, lawmakers are pushing tough measures to withdraw troops and defund the war.
Jan 29, 2007 / John Nichols
The Press and the Watada Trial The Press and the Watada Trial
Also at stake in the trial of an Army officer who refuses to deploy to Iraq is the independence of the press.
Jan 23, 2007 / Feature / Marc Cooper
Iraqi Refugees Find No Haven in US Iraqi Refugees Find No Haven in US
The 3 million refugees fleeing the Iraq war and insurgency will find no welcome mat here.
Jan 23, 2007 / Feature / Andrew Lam
Bush’s Sacrifice Bush’s Sacrifice
Bush is soft-pedaling the idea of sacrifice as a way of making his war palatable to ordinary Americans. But the tactic isn't working all that well.
Jan 22, 2007 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
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