How to Say No How to Say No
Counter-recruitment projects are mobilizing to push back on the growing militarization of America's schools. Here's a list of resources.
Aug 25, 2005 / Feature / Leah Caldwell
Who’s Next? Who’s Next?
Military recruiters are targeting the nation's high schools and junior highs, seeking an early harvest of soldiers-to-be. Is your child next?
Aug 25, 2005 / Feature / Karen Houppert
Midsummer Night’s Dream Midsummer Night’s Dream
A midsummer nightmare of the shiny-eyed zealots who would protect us from terror. Plus, summer reading for the President.
Aug 25, 2005 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
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
Solidarity, 25 Years Later Solidarity, 25 Years Later
That brief explosion in Gdansk of civic participation and political innovation contains secrets and gems of political ideals that can be achieved.
Aug 25, 2005 / David Ost
Gaza Illusions Gaza Illusions
Disengagement represents a dangerous step backward in the struggle to find a just peace for Israelis and Palestinians and leaves many core issues unresolved.
Aug 25, 2005 / Richard Falk
Lessons of Camp Casey Lessons of Camp Casey
There is no possible strategy to win in Iraq. Now is the time for activists to reach out to the families of soldiers in Iraq who may feel betrayed.
Aug 25, 2005 / The Editors
After Gaza: Back to Sanity? After Gaza: Back to Sanity?
Ordinary Israelis have run out of tears for the former settlers of Gaza and an outbreak of political sanity may be at hand.
Aug 24, 2005 / Feature / Hillel Schenker
When China Went Shopping When China Went Shopping
Like oil and water, Chinese capitalism and US politics just don't mix.
Aug 22, 2005 / Feature / Nicholas von Hoffman
Disengagement From Peace? Disengagement From Peace?
Israel's withdrawal from Gaza represents a withdrawal from the peace process. If that occurs, its nightmare in Gaza could become a West Bank reality.
Aug 18, 2005 / Feature / Marwan Bishara