Reformers at Bay in Iran Reformers at Bay in Iran
In Iran, the name Abbas Abdi is inextricably linked with the word "reform." Although he's now a key ally of President Mohammad Khatami and an advocate of opening a dialogue wit...
Jan 23, 2003 / Noy Thrupkaew
USA Oui! Bush Non! USA Oui! Bush Non!
How Europeans see America
Jan 23, 2003 / Feature / Eric Alterman
The Smiths Go to Washington The Smiths Go to Washington
My friend Ruth Rosen, who writes a terrific column for the San Francisco Chronicle, advised her readers to go to the antiwar marches organized by International ANSWER but to ta...
Jan 23, 2003 / Column / Katha Pollitt
State of Disunion State of Disunion
These are dangerous times. George W. Bush is set to make another State of the Union address.
Jan 23, 2003 / Column / Eric Alterman
Two Bad Guys Two Bad Guys
This Kim Jong Il's a naughty lad,
But Bush says he's not half as bad
As ol' Saddam, whom we must swat
Before he gets what Kim has got.
Jan 22, 2003 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Marching for Peace in Washington Marching for Peace in Washington
The Alaskans for Peace didn't mind the weather; not only are they used to bitter cold, but one of them was wearing a polar bear costume.
Jan 20, 2003 / Feature / Liza Featherstone
Letter From Iraq Letter From Iraq
I asked Fatima, a mother with nine children, all living with her husband and her sister in three rooms, "How are you preparing for the war?" She replies, "Oh, there is not much...
Jan 16, 2003 / Elizabeth Roberts
Israel’s Dangerous Crossroads Israel’s Dangerous Crossroads
A continuation of the current situation will undermine Israeli democracy.
Jan 16, 2003 / Feature / Hillel Schenker
The Other Israel The Other Israel
When the new intifada erupted, the mainstream Israeli peace movement was deeply shaken.
Jan 16, 2003 / Feature / Roane Carey