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November 2009


Iran's Crisis of Resistance
Facing heavy domestic criticism, the Iranian regime could seek to recoup lost credibility by causing more trouble in the region.
November 20, 2009 | | web only

A Devil of a Job for Democrats
Forget making everyone healthy and saving the polar bears. If Democrats can't solve the jobs problem, next year's elections will be an uphill battle.
November 20, 2009 | | web only

Is It Time for Malpractice Reform?
It's not just about tort reform anymore. Using progressive solutions to fix the malpractice system could result in better health care for all.
November 20, 2009 | | web only

The New Politics of Conscientious Objection in Israel
For years, it was the left that argued about selective disobedience -- but the right is now picking up the charge.
November 19, 2009 | | web only

Palin for President!
Palin's book is full of half-truths and self-congratulation. But for a woman aimed at 2012, such inaccuracies may not matter.
November 18, 2009 | | web only

The Afghanistan Strategy Dodge
Separating strategy from questions of resources and personnel obscures the options.
November 18, 2009 | | web only

When Hope Meets Reality
Obama inspired the country with his campaign, and now he must manage expectations of those swept up by his rhetoric.
November 17, 2009 | | web only

The Left Fights Itself
In his new book, Michael Bérubé says the left is torn between radical politics and cultural studies. The loser, naturally, is its relevance.
November 17, 2009 | | web only

Obama Makes the Case for Attending Copenhagen
By lowering the expectations for what will be accomplished in the December meeting, the president has made a strong case for his own attendance.
November 17, 2009 | | web only

That Old Republican Revival
Will the GOP be sufficiently rebuilt to challenge Obama and the Democrats in 2010? Probably not.
November 13, 2009 | | web only

The Left Splits Over Bagram
Is sending some Guantanamo detainees to Bagram a good idea?
November 13, 2009 | | web only

The Myth of Judicial Backlash
The failure of gay marriage in Maine proves one thing -- it's not the courts voters mobilize against; it's the issues.
November 12, 2009 | | web only

Girl Talk
A new book posits zines as the founding documents of third-wave feminist political culture.
November 12, 2009 | | web only

Policy, Pressure, and Peace
If the United States wants peace in the Middle East and Afghanistan, it's going to have to use its leverage.
November 11, 2009 | | web only

Under Eighteen to Life
The Supreme Court takes up the question of whether life sentences for juvenile offenders are cruel and unusual.
November 10, 2009 | | web only

Looking Back, Moving Forward
In the wake of this year's election drama, the only advice Democrats should follow is to make good on their promises.
November 10, 2009 | | web only

Democrats Leave Women Behind
Health-insurance reform was supposed to end the cruelties our system inflicts on patients, not create them.
November 10, 2009 | | web only

What's the Alternative to Tucker Max?
Many progressive young men are rejecting traditional and toxic notions of masculinity. But they're still figuring out what should replace it.
November 9, 2009 | | web only

Why Are We Talking About 2010?
While the urge to read the political tea leaves is strong, Tuesday's results say little about next year's elections.
November 6, 2009 | | web only

Atlas Drugged
Her fans still find her intoxicating, but will the right ever truly embrace Ayn Rand?
November 6, 2009 | | web only

The Fraud of Voting Scandals
The right isn't the only party at fault for the continuing battle over voter fraud.
November 6, 2009 | | web only

Yaakov Teitel and the Allure of Lawlessness
Can one man's violence be divorced from an environment where acting on fury is sometimes treated as a virtue?
November 6, 2009 | | web only

One Year Later
The message for Democrats? Extremists are out and economic concerns are in.
November 4, 2009 | | web only

Can Reason Win the Drug War?
Stoner jokes aside, the debate over America's drug policy is sounding increasingly sane.
November 3, 2009 | | web only

The Battle Over Bailout
The proposed regulations before Congress do not represent the fundamental rethinking of the financial industry many progressives advocate.
November 2, 2009 | | web only

Taxing Matters
Maine and Washington voters are considering initiatives that would limit their state governments' ability to raise taxes -- and provide crucial social services.
November 2, 2009 | | web only

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