Where Is the Debate on Race? Where Is the Debate on Race?
Race remains a fundamental divide in American society--so why is the issue missing from the presidential campaign?
Jun 17, 2008 / Gregory D. Squires
Big Oil Fuels ‘Straight Talk Express’ Big Oil Fuels ‘Straight Talk Express’
McCain has received millions in donations from the same companies that helped the Bush administration create an energy plan that has helped raise gasoline to $4 a gallon.
Jun 17, 2008 / Brave New Films
Baracknophobia Baracknophobia
Jon Stewart mocks the media's willingness to peddle insane rumors about Barack Obama--and their tendency to place the blame on the internet.
Jun 17, 2008 / The Daily Show
Obama’s Blind Spot on Israel Obama’s Blind Spot on Israel
Why is Barack Obama courting right-wing groups like AIPAC and steering clear of the American Jewish left and center?
Jun 16, 2008 / Feature / Nadia Hijab
This Brave Nation: Peace Takes Courage This Brave Nation: Peace Takes Courage
Antiwar activist Ava Lowery and the ACLU's Anthony Romero discuss the legal quagmire into which the country has sunk since 9/11.
Jun 16, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Brave Nation
Jon Stewart on Obama’s Fist Bump Jon Stewart on Obama’s Fist Bump
Stewart ridicules the mainstream media's latest foray into the politics of personal destruction.
Jun 12, 2008 / The Daily Show
Obama and the Power of Symbols Obama and the Power of Symbols
Does Obama's candidacy represent a progressive paradigm shift--or is he just another mainstream Democrat?
Jun 12, 2008 / Column / Gary Younge
Obama’s Chicago Boys Obama’s Chicago Boys
Before Obama can transform the economy, he has some housecleaning to do.
Jun 12, 2008 / Column / Naomi Klein
Obama, McCain & Iraq Obama, McCain & Iraq
Let's hope Barack Obama resists the impulse to move to the center on one of the most contentious issues of the campaign: leaving Iraq.
Jun 12, 2008 / The Editors
Just Blame Bush Just Blame Bush
Sure, greedy consumers play their part. But George W. Bush is responsible for the five-fold increase in the price of oil.
Jun 11, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer