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Xavier Becerra, Obama's pick for US trade representative, could bring the change working people here and abroad can believe in.
Dec 3, 2008 / Editorial / John Nichols
After Mumbai After Mumbai
There is no military solution to the crisis in South Asia. It falls to Barack Obama to create a new path out of the deepening Afghan-Pakistan crisis.
Dec 3, 2008 / Editorial / The Editors
Shibboleth! Mumbai and Moral Responsibility Shibboleth! Mumbai and Moral Responsibility
Why is it so hard for lawmakers, media and moguls to take moral responsibility?
Dec 3, 2008 / Beat the Devil / Alexander Cockburn
Can Obama Stay the Course? Can Obama Stay the Course?
As he drives his team of retreads, the challenge for Obama is to remain the agent of change who electrified the nation.
Dec 3, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer
Iraq Pact Challenges Antiwar Movement Iraq Pact Challenges Antiwar Movement
The US-Iraq Security Pact signals the war is ending--though not soon enough--and challenges peace activists to broaden their agenda against new quagmires.
Dec 1, 2008 / Feature / Tom Hayden
The Fall of Triumphalism The Fall of Triumphalism
Because of the hubris of Bush and Cheney, we face a world of multiplied dangers, emboldened challengers and a paucity of reliable allies.
Nov 25, 2008 / Editorial / Michael T. Klare
Obama’s Dream Team Obama’s Dream Team
A fantasy lineup of progressive advisors to help the next president end war, repair alliances and rebuild the economy.
Nov 5, 2008 / Editorial / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Peaceful Revolution in Maldives Peaceful Revolution in Maldives
An island nation long gripped by authoritarianism votes for democracy--and wins.
Nov 3, 2008 / Feature / Barbara Crossette
China’s Quest for Moral Authority China’s Quest for Moral Authority
China is booming, but slouches toward the moral authority needed to inspire a modern, open and prosperous state. Does Confucius hold the key?
Oct 1, 2008 / Feature / Orville Schell
Nepal’s Evolving Identity Nepal’s Evolving Identity
Pushpa Kamal Dahal, newly elected Maoist Prime Minister of Nepal, provides insight into his country's political dilemmas.
Oct 1, 2008 / Feature / Drew Haxby