We’re in This Together
As our economy continues to decline, “common security clubs” are one way people can support each other and take action for a more just future.
Gaza Under Siege
Gaza is now synonymous with carnage, rising death tolls, destroyed schools, and city streets slick with blood.
Inaugural Mulligan
Let’s pretend that we’ve simply gotten off on the wrong foot with this century.
Chomsky: Undermining Gaza
Noam Chomsky discusses how Israel’s efforts to “delay diplomacy” have shaped its conflict with Gaza.
From Arms to Art
Let’s devote 1% of the stimulus package to the arts. And let’s go global with it.
Poem: ‘In Gaza’
Poet Michael Rosen reflects on childhood in Gaza.
Poem: ‘Scarecrow’
A Poem ‘Scarecrow’
Poem: ‘Inaugural’
This is the time to be generous.
Bush’s Path from ‘Humility’ to ‘Bring it On’
George W. Bush entered the White House in 2001 with the least foreign policy experience and the most modest foreign policy program of any modern U.S. president.
State of the Dream 2009
Dedrick Muhammad and the Institute for Policy Studies have once again partnered with United For A Fair Economy for the “State of the Dream 2009: The Silent Depression.”
An Epoch Named!
The Nation announces the winner of its “Name our Epoch!” contest.
Israel and the United States: Up In Arms
Through its arms deals, the United States has influence over Israel. Columnist Frida Berrigan asks whether President-elect Obama will use that influence to stop the war in Gaza.
A Sensible Plan for Recovery
Americans recognize the need to act on our current crisis but detest the idea that ordinary taxpayers should bear the brunt of bailing out the kingpins of Wall Street.
Lame Legacy
As Bush’s days in office wind down, the ultimate lame duck and his circle of sycophants begin to look towards securing his legacy.
Response to ‘Abdicating U.S. Nonproliferation Leadership’
BondGraham and Parrish respond to Wellen’s commentary on the NPT.
Gaza: Israel, Washington to Blame
President-elect Barack Obama has pledged to restore America’s image in the world. He should start by elevating peace and justice in the Middle East over war and occupation.
Hearing Holds Clues to Clinton’s Foreign Policy Approach
Gwen Ifill talks to Phyllis Bennis and Joseph Nye about approaches to foreign policy in the new administration.
Anti-nuclear Nuclearism
Don’t count on the Obama administration having vigorous nuclear disarmament and antiproliferation policies that start at home.
Abdicating U.S. Nonproliferation Leadership
The tricks conservatives use to defend a Republican president for dragging his feet on nonproliferation, as well as obstructing it, are the same they will use to cast an administration that dares to be rein in nuclear weapons as soft on security.
Japan: The Price of Normalcy
Cute cartoon characters belie growing militarism in Japan.
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