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Our Endangered Values: Interview with Jimmy Carter

The former president traces America's "moral crisis" to the rise of fundamentalism.

Thu Jun. 1, 2006 11:00 PM PDT

Too Cruel for School

The infamous School of the Americas is still in business, albeit with a new name. And you can still get thrown in jail for protesting there.

Wed Mar. 23, 2005 12:00 AM PST

Exporting America: An Interview With Lou Dobbs

The CNN anchor is mad as hell about offshore outsourcing and faith-based economics.

Mon Feb. 7, 2005 12:00 AM PST

Adonal Foyle: Changing the Rules of the Game

Away from the basketball court, the record-breaking center is a tireless activist for campaign finance reform.

Fri Feb. 4, 2005 12:00 AM PST

Inside Terry Jones's War on the War on Terror

The former Python takes aim at Bush and Blair -- without losing his sense of humor.

Wed Feb. 2, 2005 12:00 AM PST

The Debt Threat

Developing countries are crippled by their debts to industrialized nations. The moment for meaningful debt relief, says the author, is long overdue.

Thu Jan. 20, 2005 12:00 AM PST

Blue Gold: An Interview with Maude Barlow

In this recent interview with <i>Mother Jones</i>, water activist Maude Barlow describes how, more and more, developing countries are pressured into ceding control over their dwindling water supplies to private firms.

Fri Jan. 14, 2005 12:00 AM PST

Two Sides of Sudan

Sudan agrees to a peace deal in the south, while it keeps violating the ceasefire in Darfur.

Tue Jan. 4, 2005 12:00 AM PST

A U.N. Man in Darfur Discusses the Lack of an Effective International Response

A special adviser to the International Crisis Group on the genocide in Darfur, and the lack of an effective international response.

Tue Jan. 4, 2005 12:00 AM PST

Trying Justice

Iyad Allawi wants to put Saddam Hussein's regime on trial. But his timing might undermine justice.

Tue Dec. 21, 2004 12:00 AM PST

The Kids Aren't Alright

UNICEF last week released its annual report on the state of the world's children. What it found isn't encouraging.

Tue Dec. 14, 2004 12:00 AM PST

Money, Politics, Corruption and Voting

The president of Common Cause talks about election-day voting problems, the need for electoral reform, and the importance of staying engaged.

Mon Dec. 13, 2004 12:00 AM PST

A Treaty Under-mined?

Most of the world's countries have agreed to eliminate landmines. Guess who's holding out.

Wed Dec. 1, 2004 12:00 AM PST

Interview with Former Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Bob Graham

The former chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee on the failures of the U.S. intel community and the need for reform.

Tue Nov. 23, 2004 12:00 AM PST

Powell's Exit

Colin Powell's resignation met with praise for his achievements - and concerns for what happens next.

Mon Nov. 15, 2004 12:00 AM PST

Life After Arafat

Palestinians' choice of a new leader, if they can agree on one, will determine the future of the peace process.

Sat Nov. 6, 2004 12:00 AM PST

Anatomy of a Letdown

Kerry supporters in San Francisco convened to watch the results Tuesday night. Confidence gave way to hope. Then hope evaporated.

Wed Nov. 3, 2004 12:00 AM PST

Senate Still Undecided

Who will control the Senate? It's still up in the air.

Fri Oct. 29, 2004 11:00 PM PDT

Kerry and the Environment

John Kerry has a proud record of protecting the environment. Why aren't voters hearing more about it?

Thu Oct. 28, 2004 11:00 PM PDT

Paper Ballots

Newspaper endorsements are rolling in, and some high-profile former Bush backers are changing their vote.

Mon Oct. 25, 2004 11:00 PM PDT

Here Come the Dirty Tricks

With two weeks to go before Election Day, the usual cast of shady characters are out to suppress the vote.

Mon Oct. 18, 2004 11:00 PM PDT

In the Shadow of No Towers

The famed cartoonist on comics, politics, 9/11, and the virtues of going to hell slowly.

Sun Oct. 17, 2004 11:00 PM PDT

Interview: Steve Earle

The songwriting icon is working to get every ounce of horsepower that he can out of American democracy.

Wed Oct. 13, 2004 11:00 PM PDT

U.S. Military: Help Wanted

The U.S. needs more troops on the ground in Iraq. Where will they come from?

Tue Oct. 12, 2004 11:00 PM PDT

Howard's End?

Australia's John Howard is one of George Bush's closest international allies. Will that cost him his job tomorrow?

Thu Oct. 7, 2004 11:00 PM PDT

The Next Florida Could Be ... Florida

Outstanding lawsuits, allegations of fraud, uneven standards for voting. Will history repeat itself in the 2004 election?

Wed Oct. 6, 2004 11:00 PM PDT

Crimes Against Nature

George W. Bush will go down as the worst environmental president in U.S. history, says Robert F. Kennedy.

Wed Oct. 6, 2004 11:00 PM PDT

Taking Back Democracy

Democrats can pull it out in November, says Howard Dean; but then they're going to have to rebuild the party -- from the bottom up.

Sun Oct. 3, 2004 11:00 PM PDT

Debating Dubya

George Bush will make lots of promises in his debates against John Kerry. How did the last set turn out?

Wed Sep. 29, 2004 11:00 PM PDT

No More Debate On Debates

The terms for the presidential debates are now finalized. And the Bush campaign got most of what it wanted.

Mon Sep. 20, 2004 11:00 PM PDT

Operation Hollywood

How the Pentagon bullies movie producers into showing the U.S. military in the best possible light.

Sun Sep. 19, 2004 11:00 PM PDT

Not Making the Grade

A new study shows more students are prepared for college -- if they can afford it.

Thu Sep. 16, 2004 11:00 PM PDT

Kerry Guns For Bush On Crime

As the assault-weapons ban expires, John Kerry challenges the president's credentials on crime.

Sun Sep. 12, 2004 11:00 PM PDT

How to Run the Other Way

Bill Hillsman made his name in political advertising with spots that bucked the tired old formulas and got people talking. He's not impressed with what he sees out there this political season.

Sun Sep. 12, 2004 11:00 PM PDT

Assault on Weapons Ban

After a decade as law, the assault weapons ban expires Monday -- and the NRA can't wait.

Wed Sep. 8, 2004 11:00 PM PDT