Lawrence Albright digs into the Bush administration’s NSA spying scandal, its historical roots, and its political motivations. Tying the spying scandal to other Bush administration repressive measures, such as the USA PATRIOT Act and subversion of anti-torture laws, Albright gives us the tell-tale signs that Bush is ushering in a police state. Gerald Horne adds to this analysis an article on the international roadblocks confronting US imperialism and Bush policies. David Sugar points to the light at the end of the tunnel by highlighting recent developments in Venezuela in his discussion of the use of new technology in the Bolivarian Revolution. Brian Fitzpatrick points to viable alternatives in his essay on the Cuban education system and the social development of young people in that island country.
On the cultural and ideological fronts, we offer an interview with controversial Cuban novelist Leonardo Padura in both Spanish and English. Joel Wendland tackles the question of heterocentrism form a Marxist perspective, and Glenn Burleigh reintroduces us to some key ideas developed by Rosa Luxemburg, a major ideological leader of the German Communist Party.
Finally, we bring you commentaries on current topics, book reviews, new poetry, and much more.
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32 Cover Story: Spies and Lies: The Case for Impeaching Bush, by Lawrence Albright
Bush’s NSA spying program is both illegal and part of a systematic effort to dismantle constitutional protections.
24 If Not Now When: It's Time to Stop Neglecting Heterosexism, by Joel Wendland
What Marxism has to say about sexuality and society.
38 Imperial Faultlines, by Gerald Horne
US imperialism is facing serious challenges from China to Venezuela.
44 Venezuela’s Cyber Revolution, by David Sugar
Making new technology available is a key part of the Bolivarian revolution.
50 Not Your Usual Suspects: Cuba’s Mystery Writer Talks to PA
Leonardo Padura, Cuba’s foremost detective novelist, discusses writing about his favorite city.
