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December 2004


What Social Security 'Crisis'?
Debating ways to fix the system is wrong. Here's why.
December 23, 2004 | | web only

Arlen, Barack, Paris, and More
The top 20 reasons why 2005 may be the most interesting year in Washington -- ever.
December 23, 2004 | | web only

In Other News
There was more to 2004 than “shove it” and oil-for-food. Here are four stories you may have missed.
December 23, 2004 | | web only

Merry Christmas, Mr. Krauthammer
Christians have gotten pushed around long enough. It's time to fight back.
December 22, 2004 | | web only

Toothless Tigers and "Tort Reform"
If you're worried about Celebrex and Vioxx, you ain't seen nothin' yet.
December 22, 2004 | | web only

Jack the Giant
Remembering New York journalist Jack Newfield.
December 22, 2004 | | web only

There is No Social-Security Crisis
Let's say that again: There is no Social Security crisis.
December 21, 2004 | | web only

Harry and Louise Redux
Social Security can be saved in one way only: on television.
December 21, 2004 | | web only

Ain't No Easy Code
The policy director of the Democratic Leadership Council responds to David Sirota.
December 20, 2004 | | web only

Will's Cheap Shot
Noting prejudice is not a form of condescension.
December 20, 2004 | | web only

Editor's Note
Don't miss our redesigned print magazine.
December 20, 2004 | | web only

Security Flaws
From our January 2005 issue: Republican privatization plans are more than a threat to Social Security -- they're a threat to national security.
December 20, 2004 | | web only

Forever and Ever, Amend
If Republicans want to amend the Constitution for Arnold Schwarzenegger, they'll have to sweeten the pot.
December 20, 2004 | | web only

Thinking Even Bigger
Not satisfied with tinkering with the little details of electoral reform? Take a look at some of these bold reforms.
December 20, 2004 | | web only

The View From Down Under
The talk is Social Security, but the topic should be China.
December 17, 2004 | | web only

Hyper Activists
Judicial activism is alive and well -- on the Supreme Court. An interview with author Thomas Keck.
December 17, 2004 | | web only

Other Voices, Other Countries
A variety of recent releases in which pop travels the globe and comes back as ... something it wasn't before.
December 17, 2004 | | web only

Armchair Chairmen
When it comes to the DNC, everybody has an opinion.
December 16, 2004 | | web only

The Battle Begins
From our January 2005 issue: Social Security privatization sounds like a done deal. Not so fast.
December 16, 2004 | | web only

Overreaching For It
Democrats should be ready for George W. Bush to invite his own undoing.
December 16, 2004 | | web only

Labor Pains
The AFL-CIO faces tough choices.
December 16, 2004 | | web only

Osama Been Nominated
The president's vetting process slips up again.
December 16, 2004 | | web only

The Miseducation of Latin America
The School of the Americas has a new name, but its mission hasn't changed. An interview with author Lesley Gill.
December 15, 2004 | | web only

Wait and See
Want Bush's privatization plan to work? Pretend there's no Social Security crisis.
December 14, 2004 | | web only

States of Flux
Progressives can win at the state level. Here, a look at three battles.
December 14, 2004 | | web only

It's Started
Things are back to normal -- progressives are feuding again. Which is fine, as long as they prioritize what they're feuding about.
December 13, 2004 | | web only

Message in a Battle
Republicans may be better marketers, but Democrats' ideas can still win out.
December 13, 2004 | | web only

Carrots, Sticks, or Strikes?
The best approach to the Persian puzzle may require compromises from several parties. An interview with Kenneth Pollack.
December 10, 2004 | | web only

Passive Aggression
Why the Pentagon may be hoping that Saddam Hussein beats the rap for invading Kuwait.
December 10, 2004 | | web only

Working on the Change Gang
Democrats are trying to adjust at the edges. Not everyone is sure that's enough.
December 9, 2004 | | web only

Eternally Rumsfeld
The year is 2016, and the defense secretary is disturbingly familiar.
December 9, 2004 | | web only

License and Registration
There are plenty of reasons to support a national ID card.
December 9, 2004 | | web only

Afta NAFTA Comes CAFTA
Labor may object to the Central American Free Trade Agreement -- but not nearly as much as do the sugar and rice industries.
December 8, 2004 | | web only

The Democrats' Da Vinci Code
From our January 2005 issue: How the path to nirvana is painted right on the 2004 electoral map.
December 8, 2004 | | web only

To the Viktor
Look to Ukraine for lessons on spreading democracy the right way.
December 7, 2004 | | web only

The Death of van Gogh
A Dutch journalist explains why the controversial filmmaker was gunned down on an Amsterdam street. TAP talks to Marc Chavannes.
December 3, 2004 | | web only

Two Parties
Democrats and Republicans have their end-of-year meetings. Guess who'll have more fun.
December 3, 2004 | | web only

Double Down
A young progressive ponders the future of organizing from a seat at the blackjack table.
December 3, 2004 | | web only

The Amazing Shrinking Dollar
A serious recession may lurk just beyond the collapse of the dollar.
December 2, 2004 | | web only

Wal-Mao
Sure, you can unionize at Wal-Mart. Just move to China.
December 2, 2004 | | web only

Sin City
These days, Washington is obsessed with sex.
December 2, 2004 | | web only

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