Still Dreaming Ted Kennedy’s Dream Still Dreaming Ted Kennedy’s Dream
The DNC is electrified by a speaker who was not there, but who crushed Mitt Romney in a debate.
Sep 5, 2012 / John Nichols
Puzzle No. 3251 Puzzle No. 3251
Don’t miss Kosman and Picciotto’s crossword blog, Word Salad.
Sep 5, 2012 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
Bill Clinton: GOP Voter Suppression Laws a Sign of Desperation Bill Clinton: GOP Voter Suppression Laws a Sign of Desperation
Before his DNC speech, the former president takes aim at Republicans for restricting the right to vote in swing states like Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Sep 5, 2012 / Ari Berman
Top Ten Songs About Presidents Top Ten Songs About Presidents
Consider this a playlist for the DNC as the Democratic Party convenes in Charlotte, NC, this week to nominate President Obama for a second term.
Sep 4, 2012 / Peter Rothberg
Voices from the DNC: Herbert Graves on Romney’s Disconnect with Working America Voices from the DNC: Herbert Graves on Romney’s Disconnect with Working America
Average Americans need housing, healthcare and better jobs. Romney's platform isn't convincing them that he can deliver.
Sep 4, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
Students, Beware: Private Student-Loan Companies Are Not Your Friends Students, Beware: Private Student-Loan Companies Are Not Your Friends
A devastating report reveals the predatory practices behind the $150 billion private student-lending industry.
Sep 4, 2012 / Kay Steiger
Private Spies and Our Growing Surveillance State Private Spies and Our Growing Surveillance State
Revelations about a spooky-sounding program called TrapWire caused a ruckus on the Internet last month. Here’s what we know, what we don’t and why it matters.
Sep 4, 2012 / Kade Crockford
Voices from the DNC: Monisha Harrell on Marriage Equality Voices from the DNC: Monisha Harrell on Marriage Equality
The Democrats' 2012 party platform is the first in American political history to overtly call for marriage equality.
Sep 4, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
The Romney Campaign Continues to Lack a Positive Message The Romney Campaign Continues to Lack a Positive Message
The RNC’s efforts to create a positive, inspiring case for conservatism made no sense, and now the GOP is back to negativity.
Sep 4, 2012 / Ben Adler