End the Shadow War End the Shadow War
Blackwater USA should answer for the crimes of its soldier-contractors in Iraq. Calls for withdrawal from Iraq must also include private security contractors.
Sep 27, 2007 / The Editors
Healthcare Surrender Monkeys Healthcare Surrender Monkeys
America has faced down the Third Reich and the Red Menace, but it has met an enemy it dares not confront: the private health insurance industry.
Sep 21, 2007 / Barbara Ehrenreich
The Richardson Surge The Richardson Surge
Bill Richardson's edgy, opinionated and sometimes risky campaign is clicking because of his exit-now strategy from Iraq.
Sep 20, 2007 / John Nichols
Let the CHIPs Fall… Let the CHIPs Fall…
Bush has turned renewal of a successful child health insurance program from a no-brainer to a battle on the future of healthcare.
Sep 20, 2007 / Trudy Lieberman
Politicize the War Politicize the War
By sending Petraeus to Capitol Hill, the White House tried to smuggle in a radical war agenda under the mantle of an outstanding soldier. And people fell for it.
Sep 20, 2007 / Chris Hayes
Taking Power Taking Power
America is sleepwalking into one-man rule. What can the Democrats do about it?
Sep 20, 2007 / Jonathan Schell
The Times They Are A-Changin’ The Times They Are A-Changin’
Politics aside, a speeded-up primary season may be a unique opportunity to rethink our notions of time altogether.
Sep 20, 2007 / Annabelle Gurwitch
Restore Integrity to Federal Elections Restore Integrity to Federal Elections
The House must act now to create universal voting standards and restore confidence in our electoral system.
Sep 19, 2007 / Lawrence Norden
Fear of Restrooms Fear of Restrooms
Now that we know there's a vice squad deployed to find people looking to hook up for quickies in airport bathrooms, air travel has taken on a whole new dimension.
Sep 17, 2007 / Barbara Ehrenreich
Those Cheating Patriots Those Cheating Patriots
In an era of technology-driven sports, the question of what is and isn't cheating can get pretty murky. But Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots were caught red-handed.
Sep 14, 2007 / Dave Zirin