For Competitive Primaries For Competitive Primaries
Yes, primaries can be divisive and expensive. But the Democratic Party is usually at its best when it trusts grassroots activists and voters to make choices.
Sep 9, 2009 / John Nichols
The Ambush of Van Jones The Ambush of Van Jones
It's bizarre and more than a little infuriating that a champion of social justice has become the latest right-wing bogeyman.
Sep 9, 2009 / The Editors
Tackling the Titans Tackling the Titans
If Obama leads, the people will rally to his side. A good way to remind voters of the bold change they voted for last fall: ordering a hard cap on executive pay.
Sep 9, 2009 / The Editors
A Method to Their Madness A Method to Their Madness
It takes considerable skill to convince people that something that is clearly good for them--like universal healthcare--is not.
Sep 9, 2009 / Column / Gary Younge
The Tel Aviv Party Stops Here The Tel Aviv Party Stops Here
The glittering "spotlight" at a Toronto film festival is a reflection of Israel's desire to avoid scrutiny for its actions in Gaza.
Sep 9, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Naomi Klein
Harvard, Heal Thyself (Why Journalism Matters) Harvard, Heal Thyself (Why Journalism Matters)
A monthlong investigation finds plenty of fire to go with the smoke surrounding the university's incredibly vague conflict-of-interest policies.
Sep 9, 2009 / Column / Eric Alterman
Obama’s CIA-on-Campus Program Obama’s CIA-on-Campus Program
Shrouded in secrecy, "intelligence officer training" conflicts with universities' commitment to openness and free inquiry.
Sep 9, 2009 / Feature / Jon Wiener
The American Leviathan The American Leviathan
The Pentagon has all but eclipsed the State Department in setting US foreign policy.
Sep 9, 2009 / Feature / Stephen Glain
People, Let’s Get Our Carbon Down People, Let’s Get Our Carbon Down
From soul to hip-hop: the new environmental movement has a street beat.
Sep 9, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Bill McKibben and Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr.