The Soldiers Speak Out The Soldiers Speak Out
"As a patriotic American proud to serve the nation in uniform, I respectfully urge my political leaders in Congress to support the prompt withdrawal of all American military force...
Nov 1, 2006 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Whose Morality? Whose Morality?
A version of this post appeared in The Guardian's Comment is Free blog. In 2004, the American news media made much of the finding that a fifth of voters picked "moral values" as ...
Oct 31, 2006 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The South Changes Course The South Changes Course
The South is known for its strong support of the military. Perhaps it's that very support that has led to something one might not expect – growing opposition to the war in Ira...
Oct 26, 2006 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
He’s Still the One He’s Still the One
Music fans know John Hall as the lead guitarist for Orleans and songwriter of hit singles like Still the One, Dancin' in the Moonlight, and Dance With Me. Activists know him as t...
Oct 24, 2006 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Pete Seeger and the WFP Pete Seeger and the WFP
In these critical midterm elections – with so much on the line – a disastrous war in Iraq; the continuing erosion of our bedrock rights and liberties; and deepening economic ...
Oct 23, 2006 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Trudeau (Continued) Trudeau (Continued)
Good to see that CBS.news picked up my recent Editor's Cut regarding Gary Trudeau's wonderful, inspired project, The Sandbox. That posting led to this very moving comment from a...
Oct 20, 2006 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Fish Rots From the Head Down The Fish Rots From the Head Down
When historians look back on our times and try to pinpoint the moment when the American century became the Chinese era, they may emphasize a recent battle over labor practices. To...
Oct 19, 2006 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Trudeau’s Sandbox Trudeau’s Sandbox
Doonesbury cartoonist Gary Trudeau had a terrific idea which he introduced in his Sunday strip. Explaining that the public is "increasingly disconnected from the troops," in part...
Oct 17, 2006 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
‘The Truth Will Out’ ‘The Truth Will Out’
In an op-ed in Sunday's Washington Post, Rep. John Murtha notes the "astonishing and unprecedented parade of retired US generals calling for a new direction in Iraq." But last we...
Oct 16, 2006 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Anna Politkovskaya Anna Politkovskaya
The killing of Anna Politkovskaya October 7 has rallied hercolleagues and fellow citizens in a way few recent events have. "Wemust all change the situation after this tragedy and...
Oct 14, 2006 / Katrina vanden Heuvel