Social Movements, Not Debate Moderators, Will Hold Candidates Accountable
Many falsehoods in candidates’ responses went unchallenged, Phyllis Bennis told Democracy Now! in her post-debate analysis.
Both Candidates Are Bad on Climate, and You Can Thank Campaign Finance Rules For That
Building new pipelines and subsidizing fossil fuels with taxpayer dollars will not help us avoid climate disaster, Janet Redman tells the Real News.
In Second Debate, Clinton Escalates Her Call for a Military Solution in Syria
When it comes to their foreign policy proposals, Clinton’s is irresponsible and Trump’s has no content, Phyllis Bennis tells the Real News Network.
Seven Fantasies of the GOP Presidential Debate
In the world according to Republican presidential candidates, inequality isn’t a problem and climate change doesn’t exist.
Chest-Thumping on China
Neither Obama nor Romney is being honest when it comes to U.S. trade with China.
Obama, Romney, and the Foreign Policy Debate
The most disturbing aspect of the final presidential debate was the similarity between the two candidates on many basic foreign policy issues.
Mitt Wants to be President – This President
Conservatives are going to bed very nervous tonight. They must be realizing that Mitt really is the liberal they were afraid he was. Peace, love, and… gender equality?
What Went Unmentioned in the Vice Presidential Debate
Once again the drone war, militarization of U.S. policy in Africa, and Palestine all remain unmentioned.
Romney’s Debate Zinger About China Provides Opening for Constructive Policy Debate
The wisdom and advisability of “pivoting” in order to economically, militarily and politically isolate your main banker is a head scratcher.
Dems: What about the Military Budget?
The Democratic candidates will debate each other tonight, but not the metastasizing military budget.