Michelle for the Win Michelle for the Win
Michelle Obama’s mission last night was to convince Americans that she and the president deeply understand the real challenges facing Americans today, and she aced it.
Sep 5, 2012 / Ilyse Hogue
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