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Benjamin R. Barber on Alan Wolfe’s ‘The Future of Liberalism’

BLANK Sep 11, 2009 Can liberalism be rescued from those who equate it with treason, terrorism, evil and even a mental disorder? Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

Obama Toes the Liberal Line

Staff / Truthdig Apr 30, 2009 President Obama may be sounding a positive note about his first 100 days, but there are others who beg to differ for various reasons. Take this analysis by Andrew J. Bacevich in The Boston Globe, for example, in which Bacevich points to some problematic aspects of American liberalism that Obama seems more than willing to uphold. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Racism Is Over (at Least for Some Neocons)

Staff / Truthdig Nov 6, 2008 Neoconservative white-guy Bill Bennett uttered a frightening example of what many fear will be a knock-back for minority rights in the U.S. Asked about how an Obama victory would affect perceptions of race, Bennett suggested that because one black man has been elected president, claims about institutionalized racism are no longer viable. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Alito Proves His Conservative Mettle

Staff / Truthdig Jan 9, 2006 Profile of rise through right-wing ranks; "Constitution does not protect a right to abortion." | moreAlso: Check out our extensive paper trail on the nominee. | link Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )