Preparing for the Inevitable Preparing for the Inevitable
The San Diego wildfires should prompt political candidates to address the fact that communities across America are ill-equipped to deal with natural and unnatural disasters.
Nov 3, 2007 / Donald Cohen
Relearning the Art of Diplomacy Relearning the Art of Diplomacy
Most candidates have no idea what it involves.
Nov 1, 2007 / Feature / Anatol Lieven
The Kids Aren’t Alright The Kids Aren’t Alright
President Bush's neglect of government-sponsored childcare programs has a steep price. Children are paying.
Oct 25, 2007 / Feature / Sharon Lerner
Al Franken Seeks the Wellstone Seat Al Franken Seeks the Wellstone Seat
Minnesota Senate candidate Al Franken has won wide support among voters--and conservatives are getting scared.
Oct 18, 2007 / Feature / John Nichols
Hillary’s Mystery Money Men Hillary’s Mystery Money Men
The men behind the money that made Bush now want to claim the Clinton campaign. Is someone cooking the books at Hillary Inc.?
Oct 18, 2007 / Feature / Russ Baker and Adam Federman
Does the ‘T’ Stand Alone? Does the ‘T’ Stand Alone?
As a gay rights bill moved through Congress, some prominent Democrats tried to exclude protections for transgenders. The LGBT community revolted.
Oct 17, 2007 / Feature / Christopher Lisotta
Questions for Michael Mukasey Questions for Michael Mukasey
Elizabeth Holtzman, Nan Aron, Stephen Gillers, Victor Navasky and others quiz the Attorney General nominee on torture, the Constitution and the fate of Alberto Gonzales.
Oct 15, 2007 / Feature / The Nation
Which Climate Bill on Capitol Hill? Which Climate Bill on Capitol Hill?
As scenarios on the impact of global warming worsen, Senate Democrats are poised to abandon a realistic bill and support a deeply flawed measure that doesn't solve the problem.
Oct 12, 2007 / Feature / Mark Hertsgaard
Rudy’s Bird of Prey Rudy’s Bird of Prey
Giuliani's conservative kingmaker knows all about the ugly side of Third World debt. He invented it.
Oct 11, 2007 / Feature / Ari Berman
Rudy’s Dirty Money Rudy’s Dirty Money
A closer look at the Texas energy interests fueling the former New York mayor's presidential campaign.
Oct 11, 2007 / Feature / Ari Berman