Can It Happen Here? Can It Happen Here?
With religious school vouchers and public displays of the Ten Commandments on government monuments, the United States is following Europe's path to a melding of Christianity and th...
Sep 29, 2005 / Feature / Richard Alba and Nancy Foner
Sturm und Drang Sturm und Drang
As political parties in Germany dance toward a coalition following the stalemated elections, the country is in for a turbulent month--and new elections are a serious option.
Sep 22, 2005 / Norman Birnbaum
Talks Without End Talks Without End
An agreement between the United States and North Korea resolving longstanding differences on nuclear weapons and energy programs at first was cause for celebration. But in fact, no...
Sep 22, 2005 / Jonathan Schell
Pinochet’s Week In Court Pinochet’s Week In Court
Chile's Supreme Court handed Augusto Pinochet both a victory and a blow with its recent rulings on Operation Columbo and Operation Condor.
Sep 22, 2005 / Peter Kornbluh
Prelude to an Exit Strategy Prelude to an Exit Strategy
As a handful of maverick lawmakers hold unofficial hearings on an Iraq exit strategy, how long will it take Democrats and Republicans on the Hill to recognize the growing distaste ...
Sep 16, 2005 / Ari Berman
Rushdie’s Receding Talent Rushdie’s Receding Talent
It has almost become a sadness to review a novel by Salman Rushdie. Shalimar the Clown is no exception.
Sep 15, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Lee Siegel
The Fear of the Liberals The Fear of the Liberals
How could liberals believe the most reactionary President since William McKinley could and would export democracy to Iraq?
Sep 8, 2005 / Feature / Corey Robin
Katrina and the Coming World Oil Crunch Katrina and the Coming World Oil Crunch
Beyond the human suffering, Katrina's sucker punch will be felt in America's increasing dependence on foreign petroleum.
Sep 6, 2005 / Feature / Michael T. Klare
Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions
By insisting on its right to develop the full range of nuclear technology, Iran has become a Third World hero.
Aug 31, 2005 / Feature / Dilip Hiro
Iraq’s Fig-Leaf Constitution Iraq’s Fig-Leaf Constitution
Bush may crow about a new constitution, but he can't deny that autocrats, theocrats and terrorists are clearly in control.
Aug 30, 2005 / Column / Robert Scheer