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November 2007 (v18 n10)


Cover illustration is from Black Summer, created and written by Warren Ellis, art by Juan Jose Ryp. Copyright 2007 Avatar Press, TM Warren Ellis. Download Issue PDF By The American Prospect Staff Cover Story - Culture & Books The Revolt of the Comic Books Julian Sanchez America's superheroes take on preemptive war, torture, warrantless spying, and George W. himself. Features Abolish the Air Force Robert Farley What it does on its own -- strategic bombing -- isn't suited to modern warfare. What it does well -- its tactical support missions -- could be better managed by the Army and Navy. It's time to break up the Air Force. PLUS: Farley discusses his case for abolishing the Air Force with several bloggers. Bush's Neo-Imperialist War John B. Judis Our Iraqi occupation not only rejects American foreign policy since Wilson, it's a throwback to the great power imperialism that led to World War I. In Iraq Forever Spencer Ackerman Despite the Bush administration's party line, construction of permanent U.S. bases along with long-term plans for troop presence continue apace. Prince William's Folly Tara McKelvey In the Virginia suburbs of Washington, one county has declared war against its undocumented immigrants. With exceedingly limited political clout, the immigrants are still finding ways to fight back. The Sisyphus from Searchlight Terence Samuel The question of Harry Reid's effectiveness has been a parlor game in Washington since he took over as minority leader. But has Reid been judged too harshly for Democrats' failure to end the war? Tomorrow, the World Joshua Kurlantzick Flush with cash and ancient hatreds, American evangelicals are incubating a Christian right in secular Europe. Who's to Blame for the Brave New Economy? Robert Kuttner Are we all complicit in the erosion of economic stability in American life? Or are corporate and financial elites the culprits? Our resident Roberts -- each of whom has authored a new book on the political economy -- argue the responsibility question.	Columns Eyes Wide Open Garance Franke-Ruta Edwards has become the nation's most important spokesman for poor and middle-class America. The Iran Wedge Paul Starr Between the GOP's wave of congressional retirements and its lackluster presidential candidates, the party's prospects are looking dim. But they have one cheerful possibility on the horizon: war with Iran. The Moral Equivalent of Optimism Mark Schmitt It's a propitious moment to revisit failed 1970s' attempts to combine the aspiration for a better future with a sense of shared commitment and engagement in building that future, and this time, to get it right. When We Get Behind the Wheel Thomas Geoghegan Here's some advice on how to proceed once we've got the keys to the congressional car. Culture & Books Faith in the Center? Alan Wolfe John DiIulio's fascinating book takes religious moderation too far. Shift Happens Jerry Avorn Why is American's health-care system collapsing? Three books, three good answers. Standard Error Jal Mehta A biography of Al Shanker traces his fight for school reform. But testing created accountability at the expense of education. Linda Perlstein's story of one school shows us just how truly terrible this is. Why They Win Richard Parker Two new books say Republicans owe their victories to market-mania. Both books oversimplify. Departments Correspondence The Editors UpFront: Pinless Cures The Editors Telling non-flag-wearers where they can stick it, suitable third-party conservative candidates, the Supreme Court justice nobody knows, and The Question. Online Extras What's the Air Force For? The Editors A roundtable discussion of Robert Farley's proposal to abolish the Air Force.

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