Why Haditha Matters Why Haditha Matters
The Haditha massacre cannot be blamed solely on soldiers gone berserk. The Marine Corps cover-up suggests that moral damage from the Iraq War has affected more than a single debase...
Jun 5, 2006 / The Editors
All DeLay’s Children All DeLay’s Children
Tom DeLay has left Congress, but his legacy lives on in the work of five disciples.
Jun 5, 2006 / Ari Berman
‘Nation’ Notes ‘Nation’ Notes
Herman Schwartz was named by Alliance for Justice as its 2006 Champion of Justice.
Jun 1, 2006 / The Editors
‘Tester Time’ in Montana ‘Tester Time’ in Montana
John Tester's populist politics and country style make him the perfect candidate to unseat Senator Conrad Burns. Next step is for the progressive Montana farmer to win the June 6 p...
Jun 1, 2006 / John Nichols
Cellmates’ Reunion Cellmates’ Reunion
Desperate for medical care, an ailing granny pies the President and finds a soft bed in a country club prison. It's enough to make you go out and commit a crime.
Jun 1, 2006 / Barbara Garson
Enron Rules Still Apply Enron Rules Still Apply
True reform in the wake of the Enron scandal means tightening the standards of corporate law so that executives who abuse their power are held accountable for their crimes.
Jun 1, 2006 / The Editors
Drug War Flunks Out Drug War Flunks Out
Students for Sensible Drug Policy and the ACLU are challenging a draconian Education Department rule that blocks student drug offenders from receiving federal aid.
May 25, 2006 / Hasdai Westbrook
Why Mine Deaths Are Up Why Mine Deaths Are Up
The May 20 mine disaster presents more evidence that the Bush Administration places miners in peril with budget cuts, regulatory rollbacks and industry-friendly appointees.
May 25, 2006 / Peter Dreier
Gore Warms Up Gore Warms Up
Al Gore is trying to save the world by stirring a nation in denial over global warming to meaningful action. The pity is that this is a job for a former politician, not a current o...
May 25, 2006 / David Corn
Status Quo Gitmo Status Quo Gitmo
Progressives have sparked courtroom litigation and social protest to focus public attention on Guantánamo. Now the Bush Administration should shut it down.
May 25, 2006 / The Editors