Born-Again Democracy Born-Again Democracy
Congress must take control of the failed financial system until a new president can legislate a more permanent and equitable solution.
Oct 1, 2008 / William Greider
Newman Nation Newman Nation
The Nation bids farewell to one of its greatest friends--actor and activist Paul Newman.
Oct 1, 2008 / Edward Sorel
The Communist Manifesto Turns 160 The Communist Manifesto Turns 160
As Karl Marx's opus marks a big birthday, capitalism seems willing to mark the occasion by dropping dead.
Oct 1, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Barbara Ehrenreich
Will Letterman and Saturday Night Live Help Defeat McCain? Will Letterman and Saturday Night Live Help Defeat McCain?
If Letterman and Saturday Night Live continue to cast McCain as a liar, it could have a devastating impact.
Sep 29, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Adam Howard
Defending Obama’s Foreign Policy Defending Obama’s Foreign Policy
When Robert Dreyfuss attacks Obama's policies on Afghanistan, it's not helpful to the progressive cause.
Sep 29, 2008 / Tom Hayden
Time for a Taxpayer Revolt Time for a Taxpayer Revolt
The bailout package isn't a compromise: it's an appalling transfer of wealth upward. Register your protest!
Sep 29, 2008 / Medea Benjamin and Arun Gupta
America Needs a New New Deal America Needs a New New Deal
We should apply FDR's principles of relief, reform and reconstruction to our current financial crisis.
Sep 27, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Eric Schlosser
Ode to John McCain, Political Magician Ode to John McCain, Political Magician
With apologies to David Blaine, and none to John McCain, an ode to a political magician.
Sep 26, 2008 / Evan Eisenberg
Crisis of a Gilded Age Crisis of a Gilded Age
Without an energized populace, expect nothing more humane than the rescue of a failing financial system.
Sep 24, 2008 / Doug Henwood
Water the Roots Water the Roots
What do the people get from this bailout?
Sep 24, 2008 / Rev. Jesse L. Jackson