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Say Good Night, Charlie Say Good Night, Charlie

Cutting Charlie Rangel loose would prove just how serious Obama is about transforming Washington's toxic culture of self-enrichment.

Dec 23, 2008 / Column / Eric Alterman

The Thin Blue Line The Thin Blue Line

Using innovative, slow-motion re-enactments, Errol Morris cast new light on the murder of a Dallas policeman. As a result, the man wrongly convicted of the crime went free.

Dec 23, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Fredric Paul Smoler

Fantasia Fantasia

When Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck gave way to Bach and Beethoven, the results were as far out as Pluto.

Dec 23, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Franz Hoellering

E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial

Steven Spielberg's imaginary childhood friend brought to life, voiced by an aging actress with a two-pack-a-day cigarette habit.

Dec 23, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Robert Hatch

Redoing Globalization Redoing Globalization

The economic crisis was caused by world trade imbalances just as much as domestic problems.

Dec 23, 2008 / Feature / Sherle R. Schwenninger

How Obama Can Reform Russia Policy How Obama Can Reform Russia Policy

The Obama administration simply cannot afford a confrontation with Russia, given the challenges we face elsewhere.

Dec 23, 2008 / Feature / Anatol Lieven

A Last Chance at Middle East Peace? A Last Chance at Middle East Peace?

The two-state solution for Israel-Palestine will disappear for good if Obama doesn't move fast.

Dec 23, 2008 / Feature / Henry Siegman

Iraq: The Necessary Withdrawal Iraq: The Necessary Withdrawal

The removal of US troops must be prompt, complete and coupled with smart diplomacy.

Dec 23, 2008 / Feature / Juan Cole

Dismantling the Imperial Presidency Dismantling the Imperial Presidency

Don't assume that the end of the Bush administration marks the end of the imperial presidency he established.

Dec 23, 2008 / Feature / Aziz Huq

A Green Stimulus for the People A Green Stimulus for the People

Obama's environmental agenda can empower working people to take control of their energy use.

Dec 23, 2008 / Feature / Lisa Margonelli

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