Slacker Friday: ‘Scurrilous, Tendentious, Bellicose, Egregious’ Eric Alterman Edition Slacker Friday: ‘Scurrilous, Tendentious, Bellicose, Egregious’ Eric Alterman Edition
A response to Robert Dreyfuss, Reed on the facts behind the State of the Union Address and reader mail.
Jan 28, 2011 / Blog / Eric Alterman
Alterman Backs Act of War Against Iran Alterman Backs Act of War Against Iran
The Stuxnet work, he says, has saved us from the neocons' war.
Jan 27, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Iran Talks Not Over, Says Ahmadinejad Iran Talks Not Over, Says Ahmadinejad
Despite huffing and puffing, there's still reason for optimism that the talks with Iran over its nuclear program can succeed.
Jan 24, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
A ‘Worm’ in the Neocons’ Plan to Bomb Iran? A ‘Worm’ in the Neocons’ Plan to Bomb Iran?
A computer virus foiling Iran's nuclear plans should delight those spoiling for an attack. Does it?
Jan 20, 2011 / Column / Eric Alterman
Clinton Gets It Wrong on Iran Sanctions Clinton Gets It Wrong on Iran Sanctions
Blocking Iran from acquiring nuclear equipment is one thing. Trying to shut down Iran's economy is "regime change."
Jan 11, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
A New START Towards Nuclear Sanity A New START Towards Nuclear Sanity
The herculean effort required to win Senate ratification of a modest arms reduction treaty is a stark reminder of how tough it will be to reach more far-reaching agreements on nuc...
Jan 3, 2011 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Senate Majority Supports the New START Treaty Senate Majority Supports the New START Treaty
With a bipartisan 67 to 28 vote in favor of the US-Russia nuclear arms agreement, the New START treaty now moves on to a final vote tomorrow.
Dec 21, 2010 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Jonathan Schell: What Will Happen if the Senate Fails to Pass the New START Treaty? Jonathan Schell: What Will Happen if the Senate Fails to Pass the New START Treaty?
What will the consequences be if the Senate doesn't pass the START treaty today?
Dec 21, 2010 / Video / Democracy Now!
Is a US-Iran Nuclear Deal in the Works? Is a US-Iran Nuclear Deal in the Works?
More straws in the wind on a possible deal with Iran.
Dec 13, 2010 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
US-Iran Talks: A Good Start US-Iran Talks: A Good Start
No breakthroughs yet, but it's looking like the United States is finally ready to recognize Iran's right to enrich uranium.
Dec 7, 2010 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss