Politics

California Scheming California Scheming

Democrats gather in Los Angeles facing large questions not just about their success in November but also about the direction of their party. George W.

Aug 10, 2000 / The Editors

The Beat The Beat

CENTERING GORE "They chose to close ranks instead of opening up dialogue," California State Senator Tom Hayden said after the Democratic Platform Comm

Aug 10, 2000 / John Nichols

Your Show of Shows Your Show of Shows

A part of me recoils at the thought of adding even a syllable to the ocean of pontifical sludge emanating from the Republican confab in Philadelphia, so mind-numbingly inane an...

Aug 10, 2000 / Column / Eric Alterman

The Two Worlds of Los Angeles The Two Worlds of Los Angeles

Running from bank- and hotel-lined Wilshire Boulevard, up the glittering gulch of Rodeo Drive, past the slinky curves of Sunset and snaking up leafy Coldwater and Benedict canyons ...

Aug 10, 2000 / Feature / Marc Cooper

LA’s Progressive Mosaic: Beginning to Find Its Voice LA’s Progressive Mosaic: Beginning to Find Its Voice

When members of the LA janitors' union decided to go on strike this past April, their success was far from guaranteed.

Aug 10, 2000 / Feature / Peter Dreier and Kelly Candaele

GOP Ticket Has Struck Oil GOP Ticket Has Struck Oil

Have you ever wondered who really benefited from the Gulf War, which will be celebrated this week at the Republican National Convention as the crowning, if singular, achievement ...

Aug 1, 2000 / Column / Robert Scheer

Pity Bush, Gamely Shedding Treaties Like Dandruff Pity Bush, Gamely Shedding Treaties Like Dandruff

It is time to rally around our President and forego the constant drumbeat of criticism that has been his lot on the world stage ever since he discovered that foreign policy invol...

Jul 31, 2000 / Column / Robert Scheer

Shedding Lincoln’s Mantle Shedding Lincoln’s Mantle

American politicians are not noted for their historical self-consciousness.

Jul 27, 2000 / Books & the Arts / Eric Foner

Schmoozapalooza 2000 Schmoozapalooza 2000

So ABC is arranging its convention coverage around an exhibition football game. NBC is giving us just the acceptance speeches.

Jul 27, 2000 / Column / Eric Alterman

The Beat The Beat

UNWELCOMING THE REPUBLICANS "It's surprising that the Republicans are coming to Philadelphia, really surprising.

Jul 27, 2000 / John Nichols

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