Progressive Opinion

Act Like America's CEO

Bush shouldn't defer spending to prepare for the defining wars of the 21st century—which are economic, not military. more »

Who's Afraid of China?

China's holdings of U.S. debt limit its options more than America's. more »

The Neocons' Long War

Never in history has any nation decided to spend so much for so long to battle so few. more »

Paying The Iraq Bill

Soldiers and their families are bearing the biggest cost of the war in Iraq—while oil companies make out like bandits. more »

The State Of The Opposition

Does it matter how much Republicans have screwed up if the Democrats still haven't figured out how to shine on their own? more »

Out Of Disaster, Innovation

seattletimes.nwsource.com — The Katrina calamity has begun to unleash some inventive ideas that embrace the principles of smart growth.

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State Of The People's Union

George W. Bush's leadership on the economy has definitely broken records—just not the kind you'd want to brag about. more »

The Progressive Wedge

If liberals want to win in 2006, the focus must be on fair economic policies, framed to put conservatives on the defensive. more »

Fudging The Numbers

The Bush administration uses fuzzy math to calculate the ongoing costs of our misadventure in Iraq. more »

Business And Repression, As Usual

washingtonpost.com — Public pressure should be brought on the current crop of moral dunces panting to do business in China.

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