Iraq: New Alliance Takes Shape Against Maliki-Sadr Bloc Iraq: New Alliance Takes Shape Against Maliki-Sadr Bloc
Syria, Turkey in critical behind-the-scenes role.
Oct 12, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
Election Choice: Nazi Re-enactor (Republican) v. Sponsor of the WW II Memorial (Democrat) Election Choice: Nazi Re-enactor (Republican) v. Sponsor of the WW II Memorial (Democrat)
Talk about irony: Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur has devoted her career to celebrating the World War II heroes who fought the Nazis. Her opponent dresses in Waffen-SS drag.
Oct 12, 2010 / John Nichols
Jay-Z Campaigns Again, But Without Obama Jay-Z Campaigns Again, But Without Obama
One of Obama's most famous fans reemerges for the midterms, but at a careful distance.
Oct 12, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Ari Melber
At Claremont Institute, Christine O’Donnell Was Taught ABCs of Homophobia At Claremont Institute, Christine O’Donnell Was Taught ABCs of Homophobia
The real story of Christine O'Donnell's time at the Claremont Institute is how thoroughly she absorbed its viciously antigay politics.
Oct 12, 2010 / Kathryn Joyce
China’s Pipelineistan ‘War’ China’s Pipelineistan ‘War’
China is slowly winning control of the Greater Middle East and Central Asia's energy supplies with deals, strategy and lots of pipe.
Oct 12, 2010 / Pepe Escobar
Slide Show: 10/10/10 Events from Around the World Slide Show: 10/10/10 Events from Around the World
On Sunday, October 10, people at 7347 events in 188 countries celebrated 350.org‘s 10/10/10 Global Work Party by implementing small-scale climate solutions and urging governm…
Oct 11, 2010 / Photo Essay / The Nation
In China-Bashing in the 2010 Election, Echoes of the Cold War In China-Bashing in the 2010 Election, Echoes of the Cold War
Democrats and Republicans are trying to outdo each other by blaming China for America's decline.
Oct 11, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
The Road Ahead for Progressives: Back to Basics The Road Ahead for Progressives: Back to Basics
For all the supposed preparation progressives did for a return to political power, we haven’t figured out how to relate to an actual government. If progressives cannot "...
Oct 11, 2010 / Gara LaMarche and Deepak Bhargava
‘Obama’s Wars’ Reveals the US Is Living ‘On Borrowed Time’ ‘Obama’s Wars’ Reveals the US Is Living ‘On Borrowed Time’
Bob Woodward's new book is essential reading for anyone seeking a map out of Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Oct 11, 2010 / Tom Hayden
US Makes Gains for Human Rights in Geneva US Makes Gains for Human Rights in Geneva
A year after joining the United Nations Human Rights Council, the Obama administration is making an impact. But if Democrats lose control of Congress in November, a new round of i...
Oct 11, 2010 / Barbara Crossette