Who’s Afraid of History? Who’s Afraid of History?
Official Washington wants to avoid the "divisive ordeal" of looking at what went wrong in Iraq. But upcoming hearings for Admiral Michael Mullins' nomination as chairman of the Jo...
Jun 22, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Stanley I. Kutler
A New Green Card Deal A New Green Card Deal
History is full of examples showing that policies designed to exclude immigrants are doomed to fail.
Jun 21, 2007 / Mae Ngai
Revolution in Venezuela? Revolution in Venezuela?
Oil money allows Hugo Chávez to do many things, but it will never be enough to buy a revolution.
Jun 21, 2007 / Joaquín Villalobos
In Praise of Red Tape In Praise of Red Tape
When lawmakers and the media failed to hold the Bush Administration to account, it was left to bureaucrats to defend the integrity of government.
Jun 21, 2007 / Chris Hayes
Eyeless in Gaza Eyeless in Gaza
The disaster in Gaza has many fathers, but its most direct cause was the Bush Administration's cynical manipulation of democracy promotion.
Jun 21, 2007 / The Editors
Digby Speaks: The Netroots Revolution Digby Speaks: The Netroots Revolution
The pseudonymous Southern California blogger accepts the Paul Wellstone Citizen Leadership Award on behalf of progressive bloggers everywhere--and invites the nation to join the pa...
Jun 20, 2007 / Digby
The YouTube Election The YouTube Election
Edwards primps, Hillary spoofs The Sopranos and Obama Girl oozes charm. But can web campaigns turn clicks into votes?
Jun 20, 2007 / Rebecca Tinkelman
Israel’s Choice Israel’s Choice
It's time for a democratically governed Israel to grant liberal civil rights to its Arab minority.
Jun 14, 2007 / Stephane Hessel
Curing the Rot at Justice Curing the Rot at Justice
Congress has thus far failed to hold Alberto Gonzales accountable for politicizing the Justice Department. Polite words must now give way to bold actions.
Jun 14, 2007 / John Nichols