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
Hiding the Ball Hiding the Ball
Bush's about-face on warrantless surveillance demonstrates what a difference a Democratic majority makes.
Jan 25, 2007 / David Cole
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
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
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
Scootergate: The Trial Scootergate: The Trial
In the case against Scooter Libby, the Iraq War is not on trial. But the integrity of the White House is.
Jan 18, 2007 / David Corn