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Iraq and the damage done Iraq and the damage done
Where the war on terrorism now meets the war on drugs.
Mark Follman May 13, 2005
The good news about Bolton
Even if he's ultimately confirmed, those who spoke out against him have signaled to the world that he doesn't represent all Americans -- and ensured he won't wield a big stick.
By Ian Williams May 13, 2005
Schizo over Bolton? Schizo over Bolton?
Republican George Voinovich of Ohio won't back Bolton with a key vote in committee; he wants the full GOP-controlled Senate to decide.
Mark Follman May 12, 2005
Closing in on Bolton Closing in on Bolton
Ahead of tomorrow's expected vote, it's looking more like Bush's controversial nominee will be throwing his weight around next as ambassador to the U.N.
Page Rockwell May 11, 2005
The general's revenge The general's revenge
Colin Powell, no longer the loyal soldier, rises up to help stop conservative hard-liner John Bolton from becoming U.N. ambassador.
By Sidney Blumenthal Apr 28, 2005
Who's playing politics? Who's playing politics?
John Bolton's nomination isn't being derailed by Democrats but by dissident Republicans, who reflect even broader discomfort with Bush's choice.
By Joe Conason Apr 22, 2005
More bad news for Bolton More bad news for Bolton
Bush's nominee for U.N. ambassador already has a big list of fans. The list of his little lies is catching up.
Mark Follman Apr 21, 2005
A test of cognitive dissonance
If Bolton is confirmed, it will be because senators believe that the evidence making him unfit for the U.N. job, unearthed at their own hearings, is false.
By Sidney Blumenthal Apr 14, 2005
Right Hook Right Hook
John Bolton, king of the world! Plus: Karl Rove bootlegs Michael Moore, and James Dobson sees the Ku Klux Klan in the Supreme Court.
By Mark Follman Apr 13, 2005
Reinventing "we the peoples" Reinventing "we the peoples"
Kofi Annan proposes the first major reforms of the U.N. since it was created 60 years ago, and he knows they won't please everyone.
By Ian Williams Mar 26, 2005
Uncle Sam's extreme makeover
There's a bold new spirit in America: Downtrodden workers slaving harder than ever to build a better life for members of the investor class!
By Joyce McGreevy Mar 12, 2005
The empire strikes back The empire strikes back
John Bolton, a man who doesn't believe in diplomacy and thinks the U.S. should be the only permanent member of the U.N. Security Council, gets yet another chance to wield his stick.
By Sidney Blumenthal Mar 10, 2005
Global gorilla
Bush's jaw-dropping nomination of John Bolton as ambassador to the U.N. is a slap in the world's face.
By Ian Williams Mar 9, 2005
A lawyerly defense for outsourcing torture A lawyerly defense for outsourcing torture
Alberto Gonzales promised he'd change his ways when he became attorney general. He hasn't.
Tim Grieve Mar 8, 2005
Bolton doesn't change his U.N. tune Bolton doesn't change his U.N. tune
Bush picks John Bolton for U.N. ambassador. Isn't he the guy who said "The United Nations does not exist"?
Page Rockwell Mar 7, 2005
The abortion fight back home The abortion fight back home
When the Bush administration pushed for an international resolution on abortion rights, was it acting out of concern for women in foreign lands or judges in the United States?
Tim Grieve Mar 7, 2005
Containing Bush Containing Bush
The president doesn't seem to realize it, but the Europeans still don't buy his neocon vision -- and they've backed him into a corner on Iran.
By Sidney Blumenthal Feb 24, 2005
Hiding behind false outrage Hiding behind false outrage
Long before the U.S. occupation, the U.N. Security Council closed its eyes to Saddam's misuse of humanitarian funds, increasing Iraqis' suffering. It's time for its members to apologize.
By Michael Soussan Feb 12, 2005
Right Hook Right Hook
Fox News' Sean Hannity rips U.N. official over tsunami relief comment, wants him fired. Too bad his facts are wrong. And: Why is a right-winger singing from the same choir as Michael Moore?
By Mark Follman Jan 6, 2005
The good soldier takes his leave The good soldier takes his leave
Policy experts and former U.S. diplomats weigh in on Colin Powell's resignation.
Compiled by Jeff Horwitz Nov 16, 2004
Right Hook Right Hook
For Gallup, polling is a religion. Plus: Sullivan and Steyn trade blows over Iraq, Levin and Limbaugh trash the U.N.
By Mark Follman Sep 29, 2004
The bubble boy The bubble boy
Bush lives in a world immune from the realities of Iraq.
By Sidney Blumenthal Sep 23, 2004
Between Iraq and a hard place
From the Iraq quagmire to our incoherent Saudi relationship to our pro-Sharon tilt, U.S. Mideast policy is a shambles.
By Steven A. Cook Jul 14, 2004
National emergency
A spokesman for a new bipartisan group of retired diplomats and military officers says Bush must be removed for the good of the country.
By Eric Boehlert Jun 16, 2004
The accidental pilgrim The accidental pilgrim
Bush stumbles to Rome in search of Catholic votes -- but the pope may give him a much-needed lecture instead.
By Norman Birnbaum Jun 3, 2004
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