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Who’s happiest?
Owen Bowcott
Ireland wins the world contest for best quality of life, while the U.S. slips to 13th place.
Four poor years?
Ted Widmer
Bush backers boast that his victory gives him a chance to join the greats. But most reelected presidents have been far less effective in their second term than in their first.
Freedom is on the retreat
Gary Younge
In the '60s, police dogs and billy clubs kept African-Americans from the polls. Today's methods of blocking voters are more refined.
The words they didn’t say
Tim Grieve
“I love you, Security Mom”
John Brady Kiesling
A U.S. diplomat who quit his job over Iraq urges mothers to resist the Bush administration's fear-mongering.
Oil: The real threat to national security
Michael T. Klare
Forget about terrorism -- the true enemy is American dependence on energy resources in unstable foreign countries.
Ask the pilot
Patrick Smith
Caracas: Where DC-9s go to die. Also, why Venezuela's majestic Angel Falls was named after an American pilot.
The end of oil? Guess again
Sonia Shah
Sure, the easy-to-find black gold is getting scarce. But Big Oil has a few cards left to play -- no matter what the cost to the environment or the developing world.
Oil, guns and money
Matthew Yeomans
What's really behind the recent redeployment of U.S. military forces? Making sure no one messes with American access to global energy resources. An excerpt from "Oil: Anatomy of an Industry."
King Kaufman’s Sports Daily
Salon Staff
Olympics: NBC's coverage isn't golden, but it's been a huge improvement over recent years. Plus: Teddy Atlas rocks the boxing. And: Badminton! And also: More.
November surprise?
James K. Galbraith
George W. Bush is haunted by the ghost of Jimmy Carter in 1980.
“Responsible citizens”
Dan Glaister
Venezuelans show up at the polls in massive numbers to vote on the recall of President Hugo Ch
What’s that hissing sound?
Jeff Nachtigal
Worried about oil running out? Don't look now, but natural gas is next on the endangered hydrocarbons list.
Get over it
Arturo Valenzuela
In his meeting with Chilean President Lagos, Bush should show some maturity by forgiving a country that refused to send troops to Iraq; restoring U.S. credibility in Latin America requires it.
The other regime change
Max Blumenthal
Did the Bush administration allow a network of right-wing Republicans to foment a violent coup in Haiti?
Antiwar hero
John F. Callahan
He made history by challenging a president who had plunged the nation into a calamitous war. More than three decades later, Gene McCarthy reflects on his legendary race against Lyndon Johnson -- and the current campaign to unseat George W. Bush.
A Spanish inquisition
Robert Scheer
Will right-wing radio screamers now call for a boycott of Spanish olives?
Ask the pilot
Patrick Smith
Do all the international airflight cancellations make us any safer? And when will the White House learn how to spell?
The Fix
Amy Reiter, Karen Croft
"Lord of the Rings" wins in the Windy City, Sean Connery likes scotch, and AOL lets you watch movies now! Plus: Ben Affleck talks about his big head.
Notes from an activist: After Miami, what next?
Marisa Handler
Direct action offers a thrill at once addictive and searing, but this movement needs to grow, or we will only be speaking to ourselves.
Notes from an activist: Preparing for the showdown
Marisa Handler
On Day 2, tension starts to rise as thousands of protesters plan for a collision with thousands of police.
Fragging for fun and dollars
Christopher Stewart
A new wave of gaming sites reward shooters with cash. Gambling regulators are not amused.
King Kaufman’s Sports Daily
Salon Staff
The Little League World Series: It's good, clean fun for kids, but it's also hard to watch without feeling like something's amiss.
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