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August 9, 2004 Issue - 24 Articles- Editorial
Cynthia Moothart
, p. 3 Grasping at Straw men
- Letters, pp. 4-5
- Counting the Costs
Phyllis Bennis and Laura Dolan
, pp. 6-7 With no end in sight, the price of the Iraq war continues to skyrocket.
- Two Steps Forward
Doug Cassel
, pp. 8-9 The recent Supreme Court decisions are a start toward returning to the rule of law, but...
- Too Little, Too Late
Eric Reeves
, p. 10 Colin Powell's visit to the Sudan only highlights the tragic consequences of the United...
- In Person
David Moberg
, p. 11 Howard Dean's permanent campaign.
- House Call
Rep. Jose E. Serrano (D-N.Y.)
, p. 12 Looking at what might have been.
- Capitol Report
Craig Aaron
, p. 13 Monkey sees, monkey does: cash and Kerry.
- Truth & Consequences
David Sirota
, p. 14 Some Republicans can no longer stand themselves.
- Viewpoint
David Cobb
, p. 15 Concerned about Kerry? Nauseated by Nader? Go Green!
- The First Stone
Joel Bleifuss
, pp. 16-17 Fahrenheit 9/11 and Bush's Christmas wish for July.
8 Ways to Build a Better Body Politic
- Make Judicious Appointments
Hans Johnson
, pp. 18-19 The Democrats must make Bush's far-right judicial nominees a campaign issue.
- Exercise Fiscal Responsibility
Dean Baker and Heather Boushey
, pp. 20-21 Our budget priorities have led us to the edge of a precipice.
- Forge a Coalition with Labor
David Moberg
, pp. 22-23 Those seeing no difference between Bush and Kerry should (card) check their head.
- Be a Good Steward
Adam Werbach
, pp. 24-25 Kerry should use executive orders for the benefit of the environment.
- Win Over Women
Susan J. Douglas
, pp. 26-27 Women are angry, and they're not going to take it anymore.
- Prioritize Civil Rights
Salim Muwakkil
, pp. 28-29 Get it together: The hip-hop generation is mobilizing.
- Educate All Children
Barbara Miner
, pp. 30-31 Adequate and equitable funding is required for an honest education policy.
- Cure a Sick Healthcare System
Steffie Woolhandler and David Himmelstein
, pp. 32-33 National health insurance can heal us---for what we're now spending.
Books
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There's No Place Like Home (Review) David Moberg
, pp. 34-35 Tom Frank asks What's the Matter with Kansas?
- What's the Matter With Kansas? by Thomas Frank
Film
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When Yes Means No (Review) Michael Atkinson
, p. 36 The Yes Men affirms resistance.
- The Yes Men (2004 Film) by Chris Smith, Dan Ollman, and Sarah Price
Music
- Tuneful Humanism
Kevin Canfield
, pp. 37-39 A.C. Newman and Br. Danielson remind us why rock rules.
- Revenge of the Combat Cartoonist
Mark Engler
, p. 40 Take a tour through capitalism with El Fisgon.
- Cover
Bruce Zick