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April 2006 (v17, no4)


Cover design by Aaron Morales Features Arguing the World Bernard-Henri Lévy and Anatol Lieven Web Special: The full transcript of the debate on neoconservatism, Iraq, and the West between Bernard-Henri Levy and Anatol Lieven. An abridged version appeared in our April issue. Not Your Father's Detroit Harold Meyerson The Motor City virtually created the old era of shared prosperity. Today, the middle has fallen out of the economy. What can we do to get it back? The New New Gore Ezra Klein Five years ago, Al Gore was the much-mocked pol who blew a gimme with his stiff demeanor and know-it-all style. Today? C'mon, admit it: You like him again. Special Report A New Prairie Populism Bracken Hendricks As clean energy begins to transform economies in America's heartland, it creates fertile ground for a new progressive politics. A Renewable Economy as a Global Ethic Michael Lerner It's a win-win equation for the planet -- and one that will advance the goals of sustainable agriculture, clean energy, and human health. A Win-Win Bargain Gayle Smith American and Third World farmers are at odds over farm subsidies. Trade rules that promote energy crops could serve everyone. Building Green Jonathan Rose Building Green Jonathan Rose Business, as Usual? Christopher D. Cook Ethanol could be a huge boost to small farmers and the rural economy. But unless we are vigilant, the big winners could be the usual suspects. Can Government Go Green? Merrill Goozner The opportunity is there, but market forces alone won't realize it. European Shades of Green Ezra Klein In addition to our trade imbalance, America has a huge deficit of smart environmental policies. Here's where more imports makes sense. Follow the Farmers Tom Daschle Fueling the Future Senator Barack Obama Within a decade, every car sold in the United states should be able to run on flexible fuel. Good Genes Gone Bad Pete Myers The new public health reflects our understanding of how environmental contaminants damage genes. New genetic science offers new hope. The Challenge of Peak Oil Richard Heinberg The longer we delay adapting to the inevitable depletion of worldwide oil reserves, the more painful the coming economic transition will be. The Once and Future Carbohydrate Economy David Morris The carbohydrate economy could transform agriculture as well as energy, reviving producer co-ops, and giving farmers a hedge against voilatile commodity prices. The Right Chemistry Chris Mooney Green chemistry offers industry a way to reduce regulatory and clean-up costs with the proverbial ounce of prevention.	Columns Big Bad John Mark Schmitt It's time to start telling the truth about how John McCain's alleged bipartisanship helps Bush. Bush's Skunktails Robert B. Reich Bush will harm a few Republicans this fall -- and the cause of active government for years to come. Failures of Politics Robert Kuttner Why the American political system is failing to address our most pressing national problems? The Conscience Clause J. Goodrich If anti-abortion pharmacists merit protection, then why not vegetarian workers at the deli counter? Culture & Books Die-Hards Deborah Stone The president's council on ethical caregiving offers a sly report that doesn't engage pressing real-life dilemmas. Elephant in the Voting Booth Robert Kuttner On democratic wrongs both past and present, as told by two books and a new commission study on reform. Rich World, Poor World James K. Galbraith Jeffrey Sachs fancies himself the word's Mother Teresa, while Jeff Faux comes across more like its Saul Alinksy. Right to Nowhere Michael Lind Bruce Bartlett's attack on Bush made noise before it was even published. Unfortunately, Bush can ignore it. The Harder He Blows Todd Gitlin It may sound strange to ask what's happened to Chris Matthews. But in recent months, he's been even worse than usual. No. We're serious. Departments Up Front The American Prospect Staff Michael Steele in meltdown; Jack Abramoff, reformer; Bill Bennett forecasts the new baseball season; plus The Question Dispatches The Anti-Joe Marie Cocco Ned Lamont found just the man to take on Joe Lieberman: himself. The Democracy Lab Garance Franke-Ruta Next fall's swiftboat-style attacks have been debuted in Minnesota. Travelin' Blues Sam Rosenfeld Reformers, don't go overboard: many congressional junkets are good.

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