The Problem Is Empire The Problem Is Empire
The challenge to the peace movement is not to liberalize the empire; the task is to peacefully and steadily bring it to an end--and make democracy safe for the world.
Sep 2, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Tom Hayden
Will Black Ever Be the New Black? Will Black Ever Be the New Black?
Black is never out of style--except when it comes to skin color.
Sep 2, 2008 / The Nation
Hip Hop VP: A Q&A With Rosa Clemente Hip Hop VP: A Q&A With Rosa Clemente
Talking with the Green Party nominee for Vice President.
Sep 2, 2008 / The Nation
Old Cold War or New Energy Conflict? Old Cold War or New Energy Conflict?
It's now hard to remember that, when the Bush administration arrived in office in 2000, its hardcore members were all old Cold Warriors who hadn't given up the ghost. If the Sovie...
Sep 2, 2008 / TomDispatch
Taking On the Democratic Party Machine Taking On the Democratic Party Machine
State Rep. Tony Payton is part of a growing movement of committed, young progressive outsiders working to bring the Democratic Party back to the people.
Sep 2, 2008 / The Nation
Blue-Collar Republicans Blue-Collar Republicans
The Republican Party has set itself firmly against the agenda of the labor movement. So to observe Labor Day in St. Paul was a strange experience indeed.
Sep 2, 2008 / Feature / Chris Hayes
It’s Palin’s Party, Not McCain’s It’s Palin’s Party, Not McCain’s
ST. PAUL – Sarah Palin says she is "proud" that her 17-year-old daughter, who is five months pregnant, has made a "decision to have her baby." Foes of abortion rights are celeb...
Sep 2, 2008 / John Nichols
Juno From Juneau Juno From Juneau
A startling look at the GOP's reaction to the unwanted pregnancy of Sarah Palin's daughter.
Sep 2, 2008 / Max Blumenthal
A Noun, A Verb and POW A Noun, A Verb and POW
A former POW who served alongside McCain, criticizes the candidate's temperament and use of their experiences for political gain.
Sep 2, 2008 / Brave New Films
Dome Denied to Gustav’s Victims Dome Denied to Gustav’s Victims
Check out the massive padlock on the Superdome. That will tell you all you need to know about Hurricane Gustav and the federal government'scarefully orchestrated response. ...
Sep 2, 2008 / Dave Zirin