Is the Bush Stimulus Going to Help You?
By Nomi Prins, The Wip
There’s a national economy, and then there’s a ‘people’s economy.’ Guess which one will see more “relief.”
Bush Era’s Last Legs: Will Anything Change When He Goes?
By Robert Parry, Consortium News
It seems naive to hope Bush’s successor will reject his most destructive policies.
China’s Unquenchable Thirst
By Sandra Postel, World Watch
Freshwater is the resource most strained by China’s staggering growth over the last 20 years.
The Strangulation of the Palestinians in Gaza
By Chris Hedges, Truthdig
The U.S., the only country with the power to intervene, has become an accessory to murder.
Study: Bushies Lied 935 Times to Sell Iraq Invasion
By Charles Lewis, Mark Reading-Smith, The Center for Public Integrity
Bush and his top officials waged a campaign of misinformation about the threat posed by Saddam Hussein’s Iraq.
10 Reasons Why the Fight for Reproductive Justice Is Still Essential
By Jill Filipovic, AlterNet
It’s worth raising a glass to Roe — but even more importantly, it’s time to get out and fight.
The Hypocrisy of BET’s Bob Johnson’s Obama Smears
By Davey D, Davey D’s Hip-Hop Corner
Bob Johnson should leave politics to someone else.
Stop Bush’s Stimulus Package; It’s a Give-Away to the Wealthiest
By AlterNet Staff, AlterNet
Take action: Tell Congress to help ordinary Americans, not just the same fat cats who got us into this mess.
Who Will Stop the Banks?
By Robert Scheer, Truthdig
No Dem candidate will say what Kucinich would have said: Bankers will steal from the public unless the government holds them accountable.
What We Learn from Mourning those We Love
By Norman Solomon, AlterNet
Our own mourning should help us understand and strive to prevent the unspeakable pain of others.
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Roe Under Attack, Now More Than Ever
By Cara Kulwicki, The Curvature
2007 was a particularly bad year for reproductive freedom. In 2008, voting pro-choice is crucial in order to move past Roe’s limitations.
Conan vs. Colbert: Who Made Mike Huckabee? [VIDEO]
By Melissa McEwan, Shakesville
I’m sure Huckabee would be glad to have money from either one, considering his campaign is toe-up broke.
Is This the Iraq Recession?
By Matt Stoller, Open Left
Highlights from the New America Foundation forum on the economic crisis, the closest any of us will get to the conference going on in Davos.