The War We Don’t Know The War We Don’t Know
Up until now, the war between Russia and Georgia was framed as a simple tale of David versus Goliath. In fact, it is far more complex than this, morally and historically.
Seeing Through John McCain–Even From Afar Seeing Through John McCain–Even From Afar
Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili is on to John McCain's games. Despite the fact that Saakashvili has quite a bit on his mind this week, the leader of the former Soviet stat...
Aug 13, 2008 / John Nichols
China’s Algae War China’s Algae War
When Olympic sailing competitors complete their races this week, they won't be slipping over the sides of their boats to celebrate with a refreshing swim. That's because Fushan Ba...
Aug 13, 2008 / Frances Cerra Whittelsey
Winter Storm Warning Winter Storm Warning
As John McCain and the Republicans trumpet their election year boldfacedlie--drill now so we can lower prices at the pump today--they continueto ignore a looming energy disaster ...
Aug 13, 2008 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Bush Declares America Has No Problems Bush Declares America Has No Problems
President Bush blows and Bob Costas shines during a revealing interview at the Beijing Olympics.
Aug 13, 2008 / YouTube
Women’s Gymnastics: The Big Mac of the Beijing Games Women’s Gymnastics: The Big Mac of the Beijing Games
If you have been reading this blog, you know that I am somewhatconflicted about the Olympics. There is the beauty of the games, and anugly pervasive undercurrent that can l...
Aug 13, 2008 / Dave Zirin
Georgia War: A Neocon Election Ploy? Georgia War: A Neocon Election Ploy?
Connecting the dots between Georgia's confrontation with Putin and the presidential ambitions of John McCain.
Aug 13, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer
Illusions of Victory Illusions of Victory
The United States did not reinvent war after 9/11. It only thought it did.
Aug 12, 2008 / Feature / Andrew J. Bacevich
The Politics of Pandering The Politics of Pandering
Until they come up with real solutions to our current economic crisis, Obama and McCain should stop trying to buy votes with fuel rebates.
Aug 12, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
The Swing State on the Black Sea The Swing State on the Black Sea
The conflict between Russia and Georgia came just in time for Barack Obama. Despite John McCain's efforts to exploit concern about the Russian military assault on its neighbor --...
Aug 12, 2008 / John Nichols