magazine August 1, 2005

The Case for a Democratic Marker

Journalist and historian Rick Perlstein's new book, The Stock Ticker and the Superjumbo: How the Democrats Can Once… more

By Christopher Hayes    politics

Get Used to It

China's bid to take over Unocal is just the start of its plans for acquisitions

Split Decision on File-Sharing

Grokster may be a goner, but swapping is here to stay

Network Neutrality Now

As "open access" dies, a new battle begins

Freedom of Repression

New ruling will allow censorship of campus publications

A Different Duty

I don't like doing this. It's not something I want to do," says Aidan Delgado of his public… more

art

Drawing the Line

Could a cartoon bring down the Bush administration? Maybe not, but that won't stop Ward Sutton from trying.

By Mikhaela B. Reid    politics

books

Power to the Pictures

One hundred years ago this June, the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) was founded in Chicago. And… more

By David Moberg    labor

books

Stop Making Sense

Nonsense--like fear, sex and heavy metal--is a principle in life. At the very top of things, above all… more

Editorial

What Jimmy Taught Us

This issue honors James Weinstein, the founding editor and publisher of In These Times. With testimonies from 28 family members, friendsand colleagues… more

House Call

The Progressive Promise

We believe that the road back for our party and our movement lies in being an unapologetic champion for progressive ideas.

The Third Coast

So Very Sorry

The racist impulse that impelled white hate mobs to lynch black suspects is still recognizable in America's prison system.

Back Talk

The Immoral Majority

The religious right wants to include moral values in the debate over how our taxes are spent? Bring it on.