George W. Bush: Torturer-in-Chief George W. Bush: Torturer-in-Chief
Bush has now publicly admitted to signing off on the CIA's torture tactics. That seals the case against him.
Nov 10, 2010 / David Cole
Noted. Noted.
Liliana Segura on the sentencing of Oscar Grant's killer, Kate Murphy on the achievement gap in public schools and Jennifer O'Mahoney on Oklahoma's attempt to ban sharia law
Nov 10, 2010 / Various Contributors
Obama Without Tears Obama Without Tears
The president needs to learn to play hardball.
Nov 10, 2010 / William Greider
Stand and Fight Stand and Fight
Conventional wisdom says Republicans made gains in the midterms because Obama tried to do too much and was too liberal. Wrong.
Nov 4, 2010 / The Editors
Tea Party Takeaways Tea Party Takeaways
On a night when Republicans pulled off the largest shift in party power since 1938, they also seemed, paradoxically, to be an endangered species.
Nov 4, 2010 / Richard Kim
Noted. Noted.
John Nichols on Sen. Russ Feingold's loss, Ari Berman on Democratic wins in Colorado and Kate Murphy on Arizona's new ban on affirmative action.
Nov 3, 2010 / Various Contributors
Mama Grizzlies Die Hard Mama Grizzlies Die Hard
As Democrats survey the wreckage left by the 2010 midterms, one sight is at least slightly cheering: Sarah Palin's Mama Grizzlies licking their wounds.
Nov 3, 2010 / Betsy Reed
The Perriello Way The Perriello Way
In the wake of Congressman Tom Perriello's loss, it's tempting to conclude that politics based on conviction simply doesn't work. But that would be the wrong lesson to take away.
Nov 3, 2010 / Chris Hayes
The States See Red The States See Red
The wave of GOP wins extends to governorships and state houses, too.
Nov 3, 2010 / John Nichols
Time for a Cease-Fire Time for a Cease-Fire
Can talks with the Taliban end the war in Afghanistan? If Obama wants to find out, then he must halt combat operations, night raids and drone attacks.
Oct 27, 2010 / The Editors