The Politics of Pandering The Politics of Pandering
Until they come up with real solutions to our current economic crisis, Obama and McCain should stop trying to buy votes with fuel rebates.
Aug 12, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
The Swing State on the Black Sea The Swing State on the Black Sea
The conflict between Russia and Georgia came just in time for Barack Obama. Despite John McCain's efforts to exploit concern about the Russian military assault on its neighbor --...
Aug 12, 2008 / John Nichols
When Pastors Go Postal When Pastors Go Postal
The case against Victoria Osteen embodies the narcissism of those who preach the Gospel of prosperity.
Aug 12, 2008 / Barbara Ehrenreich
Music’s Measures Music’s Measures
A jazz writer pays tribute to his longtime collaborator on The Penguin Guide to Jazz.
Aug 12, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Brian Morton
Beijing Olympics: Dolphin Kicks Obscure Biased Coverage Beijing Olympics: Dolphin Kicks Obscure Biased Coverage
"It's like he was part fish." That's what a friend of mine from theMaryland suburbs said about the young Michael Phelps. He was in a swimclub with the multiple go...
Aug 12, 2008 / Dave Zirin
Dispatch From Georgia Dispatch From Georgia
As Russian troops occupy city after city in Georgia, the feeling here that the government has overestimated how much support it will receive from the West.
Aug 11, 2008 / Feature / Margarita Akhvlediani
Brad, Angelina and the Baby Bump Bonanza Brad, Angelina and the Baby Bump Bonanza
As print journalism faces extinction, tabloids obsess over celebrity pregnancy and childbirth. What's wrong with this picture?
Aug 11, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Meredith Blake
How Long Will “the Long War” Last? How Long Will “the Long War” Last?
All you really need to know is that, at Robert Gates's Pentagon, they're still high on the term "the Long War." It's a phrase that first crept into our official vocabular...
Aug 11, 2008 / TomDispatch
RadioNation With Laura Flanders RadioNation With Laura Flanders
Betsy Reed, Amy Alexander, Chris Hayes and Michael Tomasky debate the legacy of the media's 2008 election coverage.
Aug 11, 2008 / Radio Nation
I Am the Library I Am the Library
In advance of the Democratic convention, the people of Denver speak out on behalf of their city's public library.
Aug 11, 2008 / Audrey Sprenger