The Other Lieberman The Other Lieberman
Many Israelis and their US supporters are sleeping through the rise of the virulently anti-Arab Avigdor Lieberman, seen as a threat to democracy itself.
Dec 7, 2006 / Ben Lynfield
The Iraq Study Group: A Fatal Flaw The Iraq Study Group: A Fatal Flaw
The Iraq Study Group report is a stunning rebuke of Bush's Iraq policy. But its central premise--that the US can support the nonexistent Iraqi government and bolster its viciously ...
Dec 7, 2006 / Feature / Bob Dreyfuss
A Fair and Square Vote in Venezuela A Fair and Square Vote in Venezuela
A New York judge, invited to observe the Venezuelan presidential election, discovers a functional democracy, reliable electronic-voting technology and a passionate, engaged elector...
Dec 6, 2006 / Feature / Emily Jane Goodman
John Bolton’s Greatest Hits John Bolton’s Greatest Hits
Exactly how much damage did John Bolton do during his tenure at the United Nations? Let us count the ways.
Dec 6, 2006 / Feature / Ian Williams
Jose Padilla’s Ordeal Jose Padilla’s Ordeal
The systematic abuse of an American citizen charged with vague crimes related to terror has destroyed his sanity and made us into what we despise.
Dec 6, 2006 / Column / Robert Scheer
In Palestine, a Dream Deferred In Palestine, a Dream Deferred
Two new books explore fundamental Palestinian and Israeli concerns: The Iron Cage by Rashid Khalidi considers the Palestinians’ failure to achieve sovereignty, and One Country by A...
Nov 30, 2006 / Books & the Arts / Bashir Abu-Manneh
Mad Mel and the Maya Mad Mel and the Maya
Mel Gibson's violent new film Apocalypto exploits Maya culture and perpetuates racist stereotypes.
Nov 30, 2006 / Books & the Arts / Earl Shorris
Getting Out Getting Out
The foreign policy establishment knows the Iraq War is lost, but the search for an acceptable exit strategy has only just begun.
Nov 30, 2006 / Feature / Bob Dreyfuss
Gaza and Darfur Gaza and Darfur
There's no political risk for US media to sound off over genocide in Darfur, but challenging Israel's shameful seige of Gaza is quite a different story.
Nov 30, 2006 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
Time to Leave Time to Leave
If the Iraq Study Group faces reality, it will conclude that the only feasible option for America is to leave Iraq--as quickly as possible.
Nov 30, 2006 / The Editors