The Economist Backs ‘The Socialist’ The Economist Backs ‘The Socialist’
This writer has never taken particularly seriously the suggestion of Republican presidential candidate John McCain and his surrealist running-mate Sarah Palin that Democrat Barack...
Oct 30, 2008 / John Nichols
Stephen Colbert Endorses Obama Stephen Colbert Endorses Obama
Colbert says he has the courage to cross party lines and to join a ticket that's got a pretty good shot of winning.
Oct 30, 2008 / The Colbert Report
Crossword Classic #24 Crossword Classic #24
From the March 27, 1948, issue.
Oct 30, 2008 / Frank W. Lewis
Web Puts Dog-Whistle Politics on a Leash Web Puts Dog-Whistle Politics on a Leash
Self-appointed Internet cops are forcing accountability for the dirtiest tricks in politics.
Oct 30, 2008 / Feature / Ari Melber
The Daily Show: Jon Stewart Interviews Barack Obama The Daily Show: Jon Stewart Interviews Barack Obama
Barack Obama dismisses accusations from the right and shares his optimism for November 4 with Jon Stewart.
Oct 30, 2008 / The Daily Show
McCain Attack Ads by Lynch, Jason Reitman and Shyamalan McCain Attack Ads by Lynch, Jason Reitman and Shyamalan
What if John McCain's negative ads were remade by David Lynch, M Night Shyamalan and Juno director Jason Reitman?
Oct 30, 2008 / Books & the Arts / The Landline
Back Talk: Kelly Link Back Talk: Kelly Link
The novelist and publisher discusses zombies, teen romance and her reaction to being labeled a "New Weird" writer.
Oct 30, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Christine Smallwood
A Chronicle of Despair, A Promise of Change A Chronicle of Despair, A Promise of Change
Before he dismissed it as a "gauzy, feel-good commercial," John McCain really should have watched the thirty-minute television program that Barack Obama's campaign aired Wednesday...
Oct 30, 2008 / John Nichols
Vermont v. Bush Vermont v. Bush
Charlotte Dennett is running for Vermont attorney general on a platform that includes not letting George W. Bush get away with murder.
Oct 29, 2008 / John Nichols
Wanted: A Climate Bailout Wanted: A Climate Bailout
The United States and the world need to launch a climate rescue plan that's at least as ambitious as the Wall Street bailout.
Oct 29, 2008 / Mark Hertsgaard