Wanted: Unruly Activists Wanted: Unruly Activists
They're loud, lion-hearted, obnoxious and essential to democracy. And as an unjust war continues to create enormous suffering, we need people brave enough to practice extreme polit...
Sep 12, 2007 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
A General Dissembles A General Dissembles
Of course, Gen. David Petraeus sees tangible progress and predicts success in the Iraq war. What wonders couldn't generals achieve with more troops and more time?
Sep 12, 2007 / Column / Robert Scheer
Onward, Secular Soldiers Onward, Secular Soldiers
Memo to candidates: There are more atheists, agnostics and skeptics out there than you think. How about sending us some love?
Sep 6, 2007 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Will the US Really Bomb Iran? Will the US Really Bomb Iran?
It would be foolish to bet that an attack on Iran couldn't happen.
Sep 6, 2007 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
Family Values Agenda Family Values Agenda
Republicans are a randy bunch.
Sep 6, 2007 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Bush’s Deceitful Smiles Bush’s Deceitful Smiles
A deceitful President, masking the chaos his $3 trillion war has unleashed with photo-ops from Iraq, now confronts cynical Democrats in Congress poised to write another check, will...
Sep 5, 2007 / Column / Robert Scheer
Cleaning Up After the Orioles Cleaning Up After the Orioles
Thanks to some major-league grassroots organizing, workers who keep Baltimore's Camden Yards pristine are close to winning the right to a living wage.
Sep 4, 2007 / Column / Dave Zirin
The Fed Won’t Help the Working Class The Fed Won’t Help the Working Class
By pumping more money into the economy to bail out hedge funds and subprime lenders, the Federal Reserve will only worsen inflation's bite into average Americans' paychecks.
Aug 31, 2007 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
A Legacy of Torture A Legacy of Torture
The dark legacy of Alberto Gonzales--torture and a tainted judiciary system--will live on long after he leaves government.
Aug 29, 2007 / Column / Robert Scheer
The Dog Days of War The Dog Days of War
Cindy Sheehan taught us that the only way to reach those who will go to the polls is by taking to the streets.
Aug 23, 2007 / Column / Gary Younge