Hoodwinked in Bali on Carbon Credits
The current climate change framework pits rich against poor, exploits indigenous peoples and benefits industries that are the biggest offenders.
Wal-Mart’s New Greenwashing Report
The big-box company’s new glossy environmental report can’t hide that its fundamental problem is its business model.
Estate Tax Is Fairest Means of Building Revenue
Congress finally has a chance to have a sober discussion about how to responsibly reform the estate tax.
Obscenely Decadent War Profiteer Hauled Off in Handcuffs
America’s most ostentatious war profiteer is no longer a free man.
Five Years Later, We Cant Forgive or Forget
Reflections on the fifth anniversary of the Congressional vote granting President Bush unprecedented war-making authority to invade Iraq.
Iraq: Finding the Diamonds?
The Bush administration is looking for signs of hope in Iraq. But it’s coming up against the reality of resistance.
Putting the President in His Place
Congress can scale back the imperial presidency by acting now on Iraq and signing statements.
Jerusalem: Endorsing the Right of Conquest
Congress recently endorsed Israels annexation of greater East Jerusalem. This will make Israeli-Palestinian peace more difficult to achieve, enflame anti-Americanism in the region and undermine international law.
Congress Plays Politics over Iraq War
While Congress fiddles with legislation, Iraq burns. The price for this political theater, guest columnist Zia Mian writes, will be paid by Iraqis.
Missing Words For The New Trade Debate
Democrats need to take an axe to the Bush Administration’s trade policies.
Moving Beyond Anti-War Politics
It’s crucial that we also advocate for an entirely new foreign policy based on opposition to the long U.S. drive toward empire.
What Happens After Bush Vetoes the Iraq Spending Bill?
The Democratic leadership doesn’t have the votes to override a veto but the Dems are reluctant to sign another blank check for the war.
Rep. DeFazio: Don’t Attack Iran
President Bush believes in preventive war. On Iran, in particular, Rep. Peter DeFazio believes in preventing war.
Opposing the Iraq Supplemental and Iran Threats
UFPJ Talking Points #49: The peace movement must stay unified in the face of congressional waffling.
Rep. Ron Paul on War, Peace, and the News Media
Congressman Ron Paul is a Republican from Texas, an advocate of limited government, and a critic of U.S. military interventions overseas.