Progressive Opinion

America's Third World

America's bloated military spending leaves little left over to reduce the rampant poverty exposed by Hurricane Katrina. more »

The Bush Paradox

The White House hopes we haven't noticed it's running a political juggernaut instead of governing effectively. more »

Toxic Gumbo

Poor public policy and industry irresponsibility led to the chemical soup inundating New Orleans and Lake Pontchartrain. more »

Wal-Mart To The Rescue!

thenation.com — Why those who argue that the superiority of Wal-Mart's Katrina response proves the private sector is more effective than government are wrong.

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Roberts' Rules Of War

Civil liberties in this time of war will be a central question facing a Roberts Court. So far, Roberts has been far too deferential. more »

Cheap Gas Is A Bad Habit

washingtonpost.com — Katrina demonstrates just how much our dependence on oil makes us vulnerable. It's time to act.

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Freedom Of The Routers

It was claimed that the Internet and satellite TV would topple dictators, but commercial interests are making sure they don't. more »

Katrina And The Emperor

slate.com — The calamity of Katrina has exposed Bush's empty rhetoric and strategic dysfunction, harming our foreign policy.

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Rebuild The Gulf Coast -- And America

Now is the time to transform our government into an effective instrument for rebuilding America. more »

Point Those Fingers

nytimes.com — If the Bush administration isn't held accountable for its response to Hurricane Katrina, it will keep repeating its mistakes.

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