As Brazil Goes… As Brazil Goes…
"In the Roman empire, only Romans voted. In modern global capitalism, only Americans vote," declared George Soros in June. "Brazilians do not vote." He spoke too soon. With only ...
Aug 29, 2002 / Editorial / Mark Weisbrot
An Open Letter About Emergency Contraception An Open Letter About Emergency Contraception
The one thing that activists on every side of the abortion debate agree on is that we should reduce the number of unwanted pregnancies.
Aug 29, 2002 / Editorial / Katha Pollitt and Jennifer Baumgardner
The Soul of the Worker The Soul of the Worker
I was born into the House of Labor. My father was a Teamster who drove a truck for thirty-five years. He died with his first retirement check in his pocket, uncashed.
Aug 28, 2002 / Editorial / Dennis Kucinich
Stirrings in Kabul Stirrings in Kabul
Several weeks on from the loya jirga national council, the streets of Kabul have an extra bustle. Whereas in January the place was deserted by 6 pm, now the curfew has been extend...
Aug 15, 2002 / Editorial / Anthony Borden and J. West
Iraq: The Doubters Grow Iraq: The Doubters Grow
This past week confirmed that the American political establishment is not united in support of the Bush Administration's policy of forcible "regime change" in Iraq. Odd as it m...
Aug 15, 2002 / Editorial / The Editors
Going Down the Road Going Down the Road
The Water Profiteers
Aug 15, 2002 / Editorial / Jim Hightower
Reforming the Teamsters Reforming the Teamsters
Even shrunken from its high point, the Teamsters union is a major force in the American labor movement--for both good and ill. On the plus side, building on its celebrated UPS ...
Aug 15, 2002 / Editorial / David Moberg
The Women’s Enron The Women’s Enron
The recent news about the harmful effects of hormone replacement was played in the media as a health story, but it is much more than that. In fact, it may be the hot-flashiest cor...
Aug 15, 2002 / Editorial / Sue Woodman