Political Figures

Dean With a Small ‘d’ Dean With a Small ‘d’

CLARIFICATION: In last week's editorial "Dean With a Small 'd,'" we mentioned Dick Gephardt's refusal to sign a campaign-reform pledge. The pledge, which strengthens public financi...

Nov 13, 2003 / The Editors

Mr. President, You’re No Moses Mr. President, You’re No Moses

Bush now wants us to believe the Iraq war was about spreading freedom by force, but liars can't be liberators.

Nov 11, 2003 / Column / Robert Scheer

Ralph Redux? Ralph Redux?

Not only Democrats but many Greens oppose a Nader run in 2004.

Nov 6, 2003 / Feature / Micah L. Sifry

One Year and Counting One Year and Counting

There will be a presidential election in a year, and it will come as no surprise that we hope Election Night 2004 ends early with the defeat of George W. Bush.

Nov 6, 2003 / The Editors

On General Boykin’s Comments That His God’s Bigger Than the Islam God On General Boykin’s Comments That His God’s Bigger Than the Islam God

The general says Islam's God's so small
He's just an idol, not a god at all.
The man's a moderate. Yes, you can cite
Much worse from zealots of the Christian right

Nov 6, 2003 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Labor Warms to Dean Labor Warms to Dean

Even as the labor leaders who support him are redoubling efforts to secure the Democratic presidential nod for Dick Gephardt, it is becoming increasingly clear that the former ...

Oct 30, 2003 / John Nichols

Bloomberg’s Bad Idea Bloomberg’s Bad Idea

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Oct 30, 2003 / The Editors

Bush’s Credibility Gap Bush’s Credibility Gap

In response to the news that coordinated suicide bombs in Baghdad had killed several dozen people and wounded 200, George W. Bush pointed to the attacks as a sign of success.

Oct 30, 2003 / The Editors

The Party of God The Party of God

As the 2004 election draws nearer and George W. Bush's poll numbers grow shakier, White House operatives are devoting themselves to coddling the religious right.

Oct 30, 2003 / The Editors

The ‘Kennedy Factor’ The ‘Kennedy Factor’

Arnold Schwarzenegger has sold himself to his fans as a raging Republican Terminator.

Oct 23, 2003 / Tom Hayden

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