Making the City’s Budget a Local Affair
Residents are providing new ways to make local budgeting more open and democratic.
Bill Clinton Should Hit the Road for Criminal Justice Reform
If Hillary win this November, Bill Clinton would have the unique opportunity to right the wrongs of his administration.
Why It Matters That Texas Is Fighting Over Plastic Bags
From Raleigh to Austin, state governments are trying to override progressive local legislation.
A Significant Step Forward on the Road to Reform
A bipartisan group of legislators have come together to take action on criminal justice reform. Will they secure the votes to pass it?
Rebranding the Nuclear Weapons Complex Won’t Reform It
The latest effort examine and reform the U.S. nuclear weapons complex is being dominated by the interests of weapons contractors.
The Dangers of Scolding an Embattled Arab Leader
The last few days have brought a flurry of tense words between the Bush administration and Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki. Make no mistake: these words are dangerous.
Another Casualty: Coverage of the Iraq War
Bush’s promises of freedom in Iraq hasn’t applied to journalists in Iraq or in the United States.
Women are Africa’s Political Hope
The African political landscape is being reshaped by women, generating hope for the future of the continent and raising the bar for democracy worldwide.
A New Endgame in Iraq
Even if an all out civil war is avoided now, it may not be as easy to avoid in the future if negotiations over either the formation of a coalition government or the constitutional settlement finally break down.