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January 2005


Battle Born
The Dems' new armaments sure are impressive -- but they may not be pointed at the right enemies.
January 28, 2005 | | web only

Election Day
The Iraqi elections are a step forward, but they won't answer the big questions.
January 28, 2005 | | web only

Annan and On
The United Nations has problems -- but are they Kofi Annan's fault? Part three of an American Prospect debate.
January 28, 2005 | | web only

A Voice for All of Us
It's impossible to imagine another public figure as unifying as Johnny Carson.
January 27, 2005 | | web only

It Can Happen Here
Bankruptcy is for other countries, not the United States of America -- right?
January 27, 2005 | | web only

Another Mistaken Racial Stereotype
From our February 2005 issue: Contrary to the right's claims, Social Security is a good deal for blacks.
January 27, 2005 | | web only

Let Granny Eat Grass
Frank Luntz may call them "personal accounts," but we know better.
January 27, 2005 | | web only

Off the Wall
All you need to know about The Wall Street Journal's misleading budget figures.
January 26, 2005 | | web only

Annan and On
The United Nations has problems -- but are they Kofi Annan's fault? Part two of an American Prospect debate.
January 26, 2005 | | web only

No Comparison
Republicans say they're no worse than early '90s Democrats. Don't believe it.
January 25, 2005 | | web only

Choice Shtick
Destroying Social Security does nothing to advance individual freedom.
January 25, 2005 | | web only

Not a Geologist
Looking at four more years with a president who scorns expertise.
January 24, 2005 | | web only

Spirit of '48
It's great that we're talking about a long-neglected period of liberalism. But let's draw the right lessons.
January 24, 2005 | | web only

Annan and On
The United Nations has problems -- but are they Kofi Annan's fault? An American Prospect debate.
January 24, 2005 | | web only

Rights Without a Country
The Supreme Court rules against the administration on foreign detainees, again.
January 21, 2005 | | web only

Torts Flim-Flam
The economic impact of "lawsuit abuse" is greatly exaggerated.
January 21, 2005 | | web only

Feeling Secure
Bush's second term kicks off with the best news for Democrats in four years.
January 20, 2005 | | web only

Attention, Bloggers
The fight over Social Security will be won -- or lost -- in the trenches of the PR war.
January 20, 2005 | | web only

From Lincoln to Lott
Bush invokes freedom and emancipation -- but leaves out a couple of details.
January 20, 2005 | | web only

The Liberal Agenda
We're taking suggestions: What does liberalism stand for?
January 20, 2005 | | web only

Minimum Wins
The minimum wage is a winning issue for Democrats.
January 20, 2005 | | web only

A Tale of Two Texans
One president lifted Texas up. The other has brought the United States down.
January 20, 2005 | | web only

Our Own Ownership Society
Here's what George W. Bush's second-term agenda should be.
January 19, 2005 | | web only

The 11-2 Commission
Democrats need an “after-action report” to figure out what happened last fall.
January 19, 2005 | | web only

Get It Right or Get Out
Staying the course is the worst option. Somebody better tell the president.
January 18, 2005 | | web only

Welcome Aboard, Joe
The American Prospect hires Joe Conason to be investigative editor.
January 18, 2005 | | web only

Time's Up for the NUP
As unions buzz with talk of reform, a union-reform alliance folds its tent.
January 18, 2005 | | web only

Remembering a King
Don't just honor Martin Luther King, Jr.'s civil rights work. Honor his political preaching as well.
January 14, 2005 | | web only

Swivel Chair
Choosing a new DNC chair forces Democrats to decide just how left -- or right -- they'll go.
January 13, 2005 | | web only

The Myth of Partisan Gridlock
We don't have two parties at loggerheads. We have one party of moderates and one of extremists.
January 13, 2005 | | web only

President of Fabricated Crises
Some leaders overcome crises. George W. Bush invents them.
January 13, 2005 | | web only

Why We Need Social Security
From our February 2005 issue: It has radically reduced poverty in old age. And it protects the middle class against inflation and the ups and downs of the market.
January 12, 2005 | | web only

Bush's Bridge Too Far
From our February 2005 issue: The Republicans may have wall-to-wall control, but the politics of privatization favors the Democrats.
January 12, 2005 | | web only

Bush's Numbers Racket
From our February 2005 issue: Why Social Security privatization is a phony solution to a phony problem.
January 12, 2005 | | web only

Replicating Rehnquist
George W. Bush wants a committed conservative to join the Supreme Court. Here are his likely options.
January 12, 2005 | | web only

Should Old People Have Plumbing?
If your answer is yes, you should oppose price-indexing Social Security.
January 11, 2005 | | web only

A Bloody Mess
From our February 2005 issue: How has Britain's privatization scheme worked out? Well, today, they're looking enviably upon Social Security.
January 11, 2005 | | web only

A Suitable Remedy
When the FDA is weak, we rely on strong courts.
January 10, 2005 | | web only

Warmed Over
As the Kyoto Protocol moves forward, James Inhofe serves up the same old nonsense.
January 10, 2005 | | web only

Studied Interest
From our February 2005 issue: How industry is undermining academia. Adapted from the book University, Inc.
January 7, 2005 | | web only

Inherently Wrong
Alberto Gonzales may oppose torture, but he's not about to say we can't commit it.
January 6, 2005 | | web only

From Alberto to the Insurgency
An Iraq War veteran explains why Alberto Gonzales has already done enough damage.
January 6, 2005 | | web only

Department of Provolone Security
Guarding our nation and splurging on cheese displays since 2002.
January 6, 2005 | | web only

Another Other America?
Social Security privatization could set our seniors' quality of living back 40 years.
January 6, 2005 | | web only

Good Hearts
To George W. Bush, donating money means passing the buck.
January 6, 2005 | | web only

Pop Irony -- Past, Present, and Future
As a means of communication between artist and audience, irony can be an insult or a gift, an act of spite or an act of love.
January 5, 2005 | | web only

Donations for Goodwill
$350 million is a lot of money, but it won't restore America's image.
January 5, 2005 | | web only

Hard Raines
It was the worst of times at The New York Times. An interview with author Seth Mnookin.
January 4, 2005 | | web only

Who Murdered Gilberto Soto?
An international organizer was murdered in El Salvador late last year. His work was on one of labor's great struggles.
January 4, 2005 | | web only

Berman's Battle
Richard Berman claims to help the average consumer. In fact, he works for corporate America.
January 3, 2005 | | web only

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