US Dodges Obligation to Help Iraqi Women Trafficked into Sexual Slavery US Dodges Obligation to Help Iraqi Women Trafficked into Sexual Slavery
The burgeoning sex industries in Syria and Jordan are thriving because of the Iraq War. The US could speed resettlement for Iraqi women who are trafficked—but it hasn't.
Aug 19, 2010 / Sebastian Swett and Cameron Webster
I’m Not in Love… I’m Not in Love…
Some musical selections, and on News Corp.'s donation to the Republicans.
Aug 19, 2010 / Eric Alterman
AFL Takes On Foreclosures and Payday Lending AFL Takes On Foreclosures and Payday Lending
An interview with AFL-CIO Executive Vice President Arlene Holt Baker on Big Banks and a new approach to prevent home foreclosure.
Aug 19, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Iraq: US Still Needs Deal with Iran Iraq: US Still Needs Deal with Iran
American troop strength in Iraq is declining, meaning that the US influence is declining, too. More than ever, the United States needs an understanding with Iran on keeping Iraq wh...
Aug 19, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
The Center Cannot Hold: Why the Mainstream Media Can’t Stop the ‘Ground Zero Mosque’ Hysteria The Center Cannot Hold: Why the Mainstream Media Can’t Stop the ‘Ground Zero Mosque’ Hysteria
A raft of establishment voices have supported the right to build an Islamic center near ground zero, but that hasn't quelled the controversy one bit. Let's face it: Sarah Pali...
Aug 19, 2010 / Richard Kim
To Address Climate Change: ‘We Need a Movement’ To Address Climate Change: ‘We Need a Movement’
Inspired by Australian activists, Gore calls for street demonstrations to force the politicians to act.
Aug 19, 2010 / John Nichols
Rod Blagojevich, ‘Bumbling Crook,’ Gets Off With Only One Conviction Rod Blagojevich, ‘Bumbling Crook,’ Gets Off With Only One Conviction
How did Rod Blagojevich get off found guilty on only one count? Because the line between criminal corruption and corruption-as-usual is far too blurry, says Christopher Hayes.
Aug 18, 2010 / Press Room
Voters Can Shed Daylight on Corporate Spending Voters Can Shed Daylight on Corporate Spending
Goldman Sachs has agreed not to take advantage of Citizens United to spend corporate money in elections. Will other companies follow suit?
Aug 18, 2010 / Bill de Blasio
Rod Blagojevich, ‘Bumbling Crook,’ Gets Off With Only One Conviction Rod Blagojevich, ‘Bumbling Crook,’ Gets Off With Only One Conviction
Rod Blagojevich's trial verdict showed that the line between criminal corruption and the base line corruption continues to blur.
Aug 18, 2010 / Press Room
Ground Zero for Tolerance Ground Zero for Tolerance
The irrational attack on Muslims everywhere by the GOP’s leadership is not only deeply subversive with regard to the American ideal of religious tolerance but also poses a pr...
Aug 18, 2010 / Robert Scheer