Political Figures

Showing Bush the Way Showing Bush the Way

Jim Webb's gutsy response to Bush's unconvincing State of the Union message bodes well for the Democratic Party.

Jan 29, 2007 / The Editors

Stop the Iran War Before It Starts Stop the Iran War Before It Starts

President Bush's State of the Union address proved he is hellbent on going to war with Iran. Here's what the Democrats must do to stop him.

Jan 24, 2007 / Scott Ritter

Bush’s Sacrifice Bush’s Sacrifice

Bush is soft-pedaling the idea of sacrifice as a way of making his war palatable to ordinary Americans. But the tactic isn't working all that well.

Jan 22, 2007 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

The Verdict’s In on Bush The Verdict’s In on Bush

No State of the Union message can erase the world's dismal verdict on Bush and the Iraq War.

Jan 20, 2007 / Column / Robert Scheer

For the Republic For the Republic

Can a single man force a nation to fight an unpopular war? Here's how Congress can stand up to Bush.

Jan 19, 2007 / The Editors

Get Carter! Iran, Too! Get Carter! Iran, Too!

The Israel lobby retains its grip inside the Beltway, but it's starting to lose its hold on the broader public debate.

Jan 18, 2007 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

A Question and a Follow-up for George W. Bush’s Next Press Conference A Question and a Follow-up for George W. Bush’s Next Press Conference

It's not the surge we're worried about. It's the soldiers.

Jan 18, 2007 / Column / Calvin Trillin

An Impartial Interrogation of George W. Bush An Impartial Interrogation of George W. Bush

A challenge to the President's moral integrity, wayward policies and strategies as he leads the American people deeper into war.

Jan 17, 2007 / George McGovern

No to Escalation No to Escalation

Blocking Bush's escalation attempt is the first step toward bringing the troops home.

Jan 12, 2007 / The Editors

Bush Isn’t Listening Bush Isn’t Listening

By ignoring his advisors and the will of the people, Bush is recklessly using American lives to salvage a delusional policy.

Jan 11, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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