Remembering Don Shaffer Remembering Don Shaffer
An original long distance runner, in Michael Harrington's term.
Feb 19, 2013 / Daniel Cantor
How Obama Can Avert Another Cold War How Obama Can Avert Another Cold War
The president should stem growing tensions with Russia to earn its cooperation in combating terrorism and nuclear proliferation.
Feb 19, 2013 / Stephen F. Cohen
Happy Birthday, Mr. Fortieth President! Happy Birthday, Mr. Fortieth President!
In a belated birthday wish, a reminder of how morally obtuse Ronald Reagan could be.
Feb 19, 2013 / Rick Perlstein
A New Pope—African, Latin American, Woman, Nice Guy—Will Change Nothing A New Pope—African, Latin American, Woman, Nice Guy—Will Change Nothing
If the Catholic Church is to change, the first thing that needs to happen is no pope, and certainly not an infallible one.
Feb 19, 2013 / Frances Kissling
Sequestration Is Austerity, but Not Enough for Simpson and Bowles Sequestration Is Austerity, but Not Enough for Simpson and Bowles
The front men for the austerity agenda are back with plans to cut Social Security and redistribute wealth upward.
Feb 19, 2013 / John Nichols
Why Latin America Didn’t Join Washington’s Counterterrorism Posse Why Latin America Didn’t Join Washington’s Counterterrorism Posse
How a CIA torture network was turned into the only gulag-free zone on earth.
Feb 19, 2013 / Greg Grandin
Letter From Tanzania II: A Visit to the US Embassy Letter From Tanzania II: A Visit to the US Embassy
The country needs more foreign aid to develop infrastructure amid the effects of climate change, but don’t look to the private sector.
Feb 19, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
Citizen Mike: Michael Jordan at 50 Citizen Mike: Michael Jordan at 50
Has anyone done less with more than MJ?
Feb 19, 2013 / Dave Zirin
What Would Hitler and Stalin Do? What Would Hitler and Stalin Do?
Jack-booted thugs are here to take away your guns.
Feb 19, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow
Ten Things You Should Know About #TheRealTANF Ten Things You Should Know About #TheRealTANF
TANF authorization expires at the end of March. The program isn’t what you think it is.
Feb 19, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann