Progressive Opinion

Civil War Is Here

The Iraqi Civil War has begun; but to understand it think Beirut, not Bull Run. more »

Ultimate Fiscal Hypocrites

seattlepi.nwsource.com — In an effort to duck the self-inflicted disasters at home and abroad, the GOP is attacking social spending.

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Bush's Fake Aid

rollingstone.com — Add the Millenium Challenge Account to the long list of Bush's failed initiatives. This time, the losers are the world's poor.

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Fear Won The Ports Debate

Prejudice and ignorance trumped the legitimate national security issues at stake in the debate over America's port operations. more »

Deja Vu All Over Iran

If you feel like you've seen this movie before, you have. Welcome to Operation Regime Change II. more »

The Gulf Rush

inthesetimes.com — The reconstruction of the Gulf Coast is happening at the expense of the workers who need the most help.

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Bridging The Abortion Divide

Catholic Democrats have forged a unifying statement of principles to move beyond the abortion stalemate. more »

Of Propaganda And Policy

When all is said and done, even the most virtuosic spinning by Karen Hughes won't compensate for disastrous U.S. policy. more »

Katrina's Gulf

When Bush visited New Orleans yesterday, he neglected to mention that the poorest victims of Katrina aren't getting helped. more »

A Letter From The Troops

In a groundbreaking public opinion survey, Americans are finally able to hear what the troops in Iraq think about the war they are fighting. more »