Mar 18, 2005
Today we would do well to remember Romero as an example of moral courage in a time of war. But his story is also significant because El Salvador has repeatedly been used by the current Bush administration as a parallel for the situation in Iraq.
Mar 17, 2005
George Bush’s controversial decision on the World Bank Presidency
Mar 10, 2005
First and foremost, the Iraqi people deserve a plan.
Mar 9, 2005
In the six months leading up to the invasion of Iraq, the United States erupted in a display of citizen dissent not seen since the Vietnam War era.
Feb 16, 2005
How to deal with North Korea
Feb 15, 2005
Given that by tradition, the U.S. picks the World Bank president, this is a golden opportunity to help mend some fences and improve the nation’s standing internationally at a time when U.S. popularity is suffering
Feb 7, 2005
Continuing to fund these big-ticket systems is one reason the Army is still scrambling to provide adequate body armor and well-protected Humvees to our troops in Iraq.
Jan 28, 2005
While the administration and Congress begin to reduce unnecessary weapons programs, they must pay equal attention to investing in the non-military tools that are critical to our security.
Jan 27, 2005
The occupation’s defenders reject the parallel between Iraq and Vietnam
Jan 27, 2005
The elections in Iraq are shaping up to be another “Bring ’em on” moment.
Jan 27, 2005
Elections in Iraq are only days away, and it’s clear that Iraq’s voters aren’t ready for them.
Jan 27, 2005
The Bush administration cannot be permitted to declare a war for “Iraqi freedom” and respond with an economic invasion that turns Iraq into a U.S. corporate grab bag.
Jan 25, 2005
Is the United States the good St. Nicholas or an Ebenezer Scrooge?
Jan 25, 2005
Most Americans hold these truths to be self-evident: Torture is wrong; attacking another country that hasn’t attacked you is wrong; occupying another country with your army and imposing your will on its people is wrong.
Jan 16, 2005
In the aftermath of 9-11, President Bush told the world you are either “with us or against us.” He then offered a far-reaching moral vision for the Middle East with democracy as the core ingredient.