Politics

The Death of Doha
The WTO model has collapsed. What's next?
David Moberg
The Reparations Bandwagon
Hurricane Katrina opens eyes to the need for reparations to repair the race/class divide.
Salim Muwakkil

Examining Irans ties to Hezbollah
Just how much influence does the Islamic Republic wield over Hezbollah?
William O. Beeman
It Came From the Beltway
Joe Lieberman is not a centrist.
Brian Cook

Narcissists Rђ Us?
Three decades later, Christopher Lasch's analysis still neatly explains why self-love will tear us apart
Silja J.A. Talvi
Israel’s September 11 Effect
Israel is uniting in its war with Lebanon
Neve Gordon

In Politics, Comedy is Central
Comedy is a rising medium for political satire and critique.
Jessica Clark

Capital Crimes
How our current campaign finance system breeds political corruption
Conor Kenny

Mexican Vote Count Still in Question
Vote count in Mexican presidential election undecided after election.
Linda Lutton

If the Paint Sticks, Sling It
MoveOn uses new "Caught red-handed" ad campaign to highlight Republican congressional candidates who put special interests before the public good.
Joel Bleifuss
Thank You, Mr. Bush
Bush administration tries to render the media impotent
Terry J. Allen

Who Is Hoekstras Secret Source?
Russell Tice may not be the one who tipped off Rep. Peter Hoekstra, but he wanted to be.
Leah A. Nelson
Go On, Amend Away
Should flag burning be outlawed by Constitutional amendment?
Laura S. Washington

Blowing the Whistle on Diebold
Diebold's electronic voting machines fraught with problems and conspiracy theories
John Ireland

Writer Without Borders
Scott Witmer

Are Primaries Going West?
DNC floats a proposal to reform the primary system.
Christopher Moraff

Legislating Under the Influence
Up close and personal with the House Appropriations Committee
David Sirota

Running on Empty
The United States' real problem with oil and energy policy goes beyond rising prices
David Moberg
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