Denial in the Desert Denial in the Desert
Abrupt climate change is rapidly turning the American West into a desert. But a culture in denial continues rampant suburbanization, fueled by the delusion that our water supply is...
Apr 3, 2007 / Feature / Mike Davis
Refunds for Good Refunds for Good
Did you know that the most wide-reaching tax refund in IRS history is on tap for this year? The Telephone Excise Tax Refund (TETR) is a one-time payment available on your 2006 ...
Apr 3, 2007 / Peter Rothberg
Bush v. Constitution… Again Bush v. Constitution… Again
George Bush's presidency has been distinguished by nothing so much as his consistent disregard for the Constitution. He wages war without required Congressional declarations. He o...
Apr 3, 2007 / John Nichols
Supreme Court Stands Up for the Polar Bears Supreme Court Stands Up for the Polar Bears
The Supremes have spoken. George, we put you in the White House back in 2000, but we can't go along with your "junk science" on global warming. We order you and your weak-spined E...
Apr 3, 2007 / The Nation
Bush Defense Follies (continued) Bush Defense Follies (continued)
Here's another nominee for the Best Bush Folly--the Administration's latest plan to expand its "missile defense shield" by locating a radar base and 10 missile interceptors in the...
Apr 3, 2007 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Beirut in the Balance Beirut in the Balance
Personal Voice: As another summer approaches with the memory of last year's Israeli-Lebanon war still fresh, young residents of Beirut struggle for survival.
Apr 3, 2007 / The Nation
Stockman’s Folly Stockman’s Folly
After all these years, will Reagan's budget chief go to jail for cooking the books?
Apr 3, 2007 / William Greider
Betting on Healthcare Betting on Healthcare
At a union-sponsored forum in Las Vegas, John Edwards presented a real healthcare plan, but Hillary Clinton captured the crowd.
Apr 3, 2007 / Marc Cooper
Obama’s Community Roots Obama’s Community Roots
Barack Obama's political vision grew out of his early experiences as a community organizer in Chicago.
Apr 3, 2007 / Feature / David Moberg
John McCain and the Jew-Counter John McCain and the Jew-Counter
Every day, the presidential campaigns email to reporters press releases touting the endorsements they have most recently snagged. On Tuesday morning, the Jo...
Apr 3, 2007 / David Corn