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Bush To Address GOP Convention On Labor Day

Wonder if he'll work in some praise for the Pinkertons.

Jul 23, 2008 / Chris Hayes

Is John McCain Racist? Is John McCain Racist?

Author Irwin Tang talks about McCain's excessive use of the derogatory term 'gook', in his new book John McCain's Racism and Why it Matters.

Jul 23, 2008 / The UpTake

Back in the USSR Back in the USSR

Two news items this week underline the cost of the Bush Administration's bungling anti-Russia policy. Both relate to Russian activity in its old stomping ground in America's Latin...

Jul 23, 2008 / Bob Dreyfuss

Obama on the Brink Obama on the Brink

Barack Obama is betraying his promise of change and is in danger of becoming just another political hack. Please prove me wrong.

Jul 23, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer

Send Karl Rove to Jail Send Karl Rove to Jail

Karl Rove has spent a career putting politics before due process, democracy and civil rights. So it's not surprising that when recently faced with a subpoena from Congress, Rove r...

Jul 22, 2008 / Peter Rothberg

Dispatch from Minnesota: Al Franken v. Norm Coleman Dispatch from Minnesota: Al Franken v. Norm Coleman

By campaigning in the tradition of his hero, Paul Wellstone, Al Franken may have triumphed over the biggest threat to his candidacy--voter skepticism.

Jul 22, 2008 / Feature / Alexander Zaitchik

Rethinking Afghanistan Rethinking Afghanistan

If elected, Senator Barack Obama has the possibility of reengaging with a world that seeks an America which isn't defined by Abu Ghraib or Guantanamo – but by the democratic ide...

Jul 22, 2008 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The End of History: With a Period, Not a Question Mark The End of History: With a Period, Not a Question Mark

Palestinians lament the Israeli-built wall and life under occupation, and fear permanent restricted access to the holy city of Jerusalem.

Jul 22, 2008 / Feature / Phyllis Bennis

Attack of the Global Pirate Bankers Attack of the Global Pirate Bankers

For decades, the world's largest banks have been helping wealthy Americans steal billions in unpaid taxes. What are we going to do about it?

Jul 22, 2008 / Feature / James S. Henry

Hall of Fame Shut-Out Hall of Fame Shut-Out

A conspiracy of management cronies is blocking 91-year-old union pioneer Marvin Miller from the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Jul 22, 2008 / Feature / Peter Dreier and Kelly Candaele