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.
Columns
New Politics Gets Newer
Political reform has a deep history within the progressive tradition, and the last election and recent debates suggest that reform in the larger sense may have its moment.
Iraq Trap 2
Democrats should not promise an impossible victory, only an honorable end to the Iraq War as expediently as possible.
Moral Hazard Is for Suckers
People tend to be less cautious when they know they’ll be bailed out. But even when they’re careful, people cannot always assess risks accurately.
No Country for Mothers
The U.S. average life expectancy is greater than ever — for everyone but pregnant women.
Every Fight Tells a Story
Democrats are trying to keep political conflicts small and manageable, while Republicans keep trying to make them bigger.
Windfall or Wipeout?
If Democrats win in ’08, they might inherit a messy economic situation. The question is, will they still have the nerve to think big?
What Worker Rights Can Do
It’s in the interest of those who favor free trade to see that worker rights are a fixture in trade agreements.
All Trivial! All the Time!
From John Edwards’ $400 haircuts to Hillary Clinton’s cleavage to Barack Obama’s swimming trunks, the line between political journalism and the gossip pages appears to have broken down.
Why Immigration Reform Matters
From our July/August print issue: If there is a deal to be had on immigration in this Congress, liberals and progressives should be part of it.

