The Oil Catastrophe The Oil Catastrophe
Who bears responsibility for this environmental crisis—and how can we prevent another?
May 27, 2010 / Michael T. Klare
The American Century Is So Over The American Century Is So Over
Obama’s rudderless foreign policy underscores America’s waning power.
May 27, 2010 / Dilip Hiro
Noted. Noted.
Ed Morales on students striking in Puerto Rico, Greg Kaufmann on the right to rent, John Nichols on the real cost of war
May 27, 2010 / The Editors
Law-Free Zoning Law-Free Zoning
An appeals court ruling that foreigners held at Bagram can't challenge their detention gives the military an easy way to avoid legal review: send all detainees to Afghanistan, no m...
May 27, 2010 / David Cole
The F Word: Sacrificing Women to the Budget Gods The F Word: Sacrificing Women to the Budget Gods
As states scramble to stay afloat -- how are they balancing their budgets? On the backs of working women of course.
May 26, 2010 / Laura Flanders
The Republican Enthusiasm Gap The Republican Enthusiasm Gap
In recent primaries, Democratic turnout has exceeded Republican turnout—often dramatically. Yet, major media keeps suggesting that the action is overwhelmingly on the GO...
May 26, 2010 / John Nichols
A Flawed Strategy and a Failed War in Afghanistan A Flawed Strategy and a Failed War in Afghanistan
Obama's strategy in Afghanistan lacks a clear, achievable mission, isn't in our national security interest and costs too much in treasure and lives.
May 26, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Blame Clinton, Not Paul Blame Clinton, Not Paul
Rand Paul is a distraction. The real question is: why did Clinton leave responsibility for the poor to the states while letting the federal government maintain a lavish welfare sys...
May 26, 2010 / Robert Scheer
Baby Steps Towards Equality Baby Steps Towards Equality
In a world where baby steps donate progress, even a compromise seems like a stride. Will Barack Obama come throw and give the executive order to repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell?
May 26, 2010 / Laura Flanders
BPing the Arctic BPing the Arctic
Will the Obama administration allow Shell Oil to do to Arctic waters what BP did to the Gulf?
May 25, 2010 / Subhankar Banerjee