‘The Lobby’ ‘The Lobby’
The recent furor over a scholarly article suggesting that the "Israel lobby" drives US Mideast policy presents an opportunity for vigorous open debate on a volatile subject.
Apr 6, 2006 / The Editors
ACS v. Federalists ACS v. Federalists
The American Constitution Society is a new force, full of optimism and ideas that challenge the conservative agenda and promote progressive political principles.
Apr 3, 2006 / Abner Mikva
The Erotics of Resistance The Erotics of Resistance
With spring come glimmerings of new social attitudes: The popularity of V for Vendetta proves films with a social conscience resonate; Kanye West's challenge to rap homophobia show...
Mar 30, 2006 / Richard Goldstein
How to Free the Press How to Free the Press
The demise of Knight Ridder newspapers could result in some new media models--as the Newspaper Guild teams up with private investors to purchase twelve high-integrity newspapers no...
Mar 30, 2006 / John Nichols
What’s Good for GM? What’s Good for GM?
General Motors must shoulder blame for a faulty product mix and a stubborn resistance to the idea of single-payer health insurance, which sent benefits costs soaring.
Mar 30, 2006 / Jamie Lincoln Kitman
Auto Recovery Auto Recovery
GM's struggle underscores the need to create a better social contract between workers and industry, and to invest in a world beyond the internal combustion engine.
Mar 30, 2006 / The Editors
Looking for Answers in Argentina Looking for Answers in Argentina
The Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo, icons of courageous demands for accountability in Argentina, marked a thirty-year milestone and a significant if imperfect victory in the fight fo...
Mar 23, 2006 / Joanne Omang
Neglect in New Orleans Neglect in New Orleans
A perfect storm of malign neglect is battering the victims of Hurricane Katrina. But the people of New Orleans are fighting back: They deserve our support as they press for the rig...
Mar 23, 2006 / The Editors
Censoring Censure Censoring Censure
By failing to support Russ Feingold's motion to censure the President for illegal domestic spying, Democrats are taking the same path of overly calculated caution that cost them el...
Mar 23, 2006 / John Nichols
Giving Americans a Raise Giving Americans a Raise
The massive number of Americans who support raising the minimum wage should spur Congress to action.
Mar 23, 2006 / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Sam Graham-Felsen