US Domestic LifeBob Herbert spells out the oncoming fiscal firestorm. “Those who still believe that the policies of the Bush administration will set in motion some kind of renaissance … [Keep reading >>]

Political OrganizingThe heirs and friends of Paul Wellstone have started a political organizers’ summer camp – to train newcomers. NYTimes: Wilgoren on Wellstone Camp … [Keep reading >>]

IranThe Iranian opposition group / terrorist organization which the French recently rounded up many members of, has a wide array of supporters and detractors. NYTimes: Sciolino on Iranians in FranceA … [Keep reading >>]

What Bush Is Doing In IraqFrom JANE’S INFORMATION GROUP: “Three months after the US occupation of Iraq there is progress. One advance has been in the oil industry, which has … [Keep reading >>]

Once Hailed, Soldiers in Iraq Now Feel Blame at Each StepAfter riding into Iraq on a wave of popular euphoria, American and British forces are unexpectedly finding themselves the brunt … [Keep reading >>]

Candidate WatchThe MoveOn primary results. Dean leads, but doesn’t get 50% Truthout: MoveOn Primary … [Keep reading >>]

The MediaA good summary of efforts to create a counter weight to the conservative media. The Nation: Alterman … [Keep reading >>]

View from AbroadAmerican self righteousness and Peter Pan’s faries. Guardian: American Arrogance … [Keep reading >>]

Truth and NotA very interesting interview with a 27 year veteran of the CIA. InterviewDates and quotes that have turned out not to be true. Alternet: Lies … [Keep reading >>]

IraqElections and self-rule have been suspended in many parts of Iraq. Washington Post: ElectionsPakistanis don’t like Musharraf’s offer of troops to go to Iraq — even with the US paying. … [Keep reading >>]

Intelligence Games”The House on Thursday rejected two attempts by Democratic lawmakers for additional inquiries into the handling of intelligence on Iraq’s weapons programs. ” Newsday: Funding IntelligenceJosh Marshall is still … [Keep reading >>]

GOP AgendaFriday is always a good day/bad day around here: good because both Krugman and Kristof are on the NYTimes Op-Ed page; bad because what they tell us about … [Keep reading >>]