A Flawed Resolution A Flawed Resolution
With its blueprint for Iraq in tatters, the Bush Administration has been forced to recognize the United Nations as the only body that can confer legitimacy on its continued occup...
Jun 10, 2004 / Editorial / The Editors
Election Matters Election Matters
On the day Senator John Kerry gave a Big Speech on national security, Win Without War--a coalition of forty-two antiwar organizations--called for the Administration to set a spec...
Jun 3, 2004 / Editorial / David Corn
Time to Leave Time to Leave
We have paid a heavy price for the Bush Administration's unnecessary and illegal invasion of Iraq: more than 800 American soldiers dead; more than 4,500 wounded or maimed; and $1...
Jun 3, 2004 / Editorial / The Editors
Kerry’s Dance Kerry’s Dance
It may have the ring of cliché, but America's next presidential election will be among the most crucial events in contemporary history.
Jun 3, 2004 / Column / Eric Alterman
The United States Describes the Wonders of Sovereignty to the Iraqi People The United States Describes the Wonders of Sovereignty to the Iraqi People
You'll have a government real soon. You'll see democracy writ large. We promised sovereignty. It's yours. And worry not: We're still in charge.
Jun 3, 2004 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Electorate Is Wising Up to the Iraq Blunder Electorate Is Wising Up to the Iraq Blunder
So, you really can't fool all the people all the time. George W.
Jun 1, 2004 / Column / Robert Scheer
NYT: ‘Maybe We Did Screw Up a Little’ NYT: ‘Maybe We Did Screw Up a Little’
On May 26 the New York Times finally hitched up its pants, took a deep breath and issued an editorial declaration of moderate regret for its role in boosting the case for war on ...
May 27, 2004 / Beat the Devil / Alexander Cockburn
Letter From Ground Zero Letter From Ground Zero
Many people (mostly Republicans) say (mostly to Democrats) that it's wrong to "politicize" the war in Iraq. But politicizing the war is exactly what should now occur.
May 27, 2004 / Editorial / Jonathan Schell
Sham Plan for Iraq Sham Plan for Iraq
The "new" Bush plan to "help Iraq achieve democracy and freedom," far from laying out the definite steps needed to resolve the Iraq crisis, instead sets the stage for continuing ...
May 27, 2004 / Editorial / The Editors
On the Rupture of Relations Between Ahmad Chalabi and the United States of America On the Rupture of Relations Between Ahmad Chalabi and the United States of America
The learned Wolfowitz and Perle, it seems, Made Chalabi the hero of their dreams. Yes, all the Sissy Hawks were glad to sup On cockamamie tales that he served up.
May 27, 2004 / Column / Calvin Trillin