Nader’s Debate Nader’s Debate
At a third-party candidates' debate before a tiny audience in Washington Thursday, Ralph Nader continued to prove he takes this race seriously.
Oct 24, 2008 / Feature / David Weigel
Rachel Maddow Show: Steal Back Your Vote Rachel Maddow Show: Steal Back Your Vote
Rachel Maddow talks to Robert Kennedy Jr. about the systematic purging of voters off of the rolls nationwide, and what you can do about it.
Oct 24, 2008 / MSNBC
Bloomberg Beats Democracy Bloomberg Beats Democracy
New York's City Council grants Mayor Michael Bloomberg the opportunity to run for a third term. He'll probably win, but will New Yorkers?
Oct 23, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
A Bad Case of Electuenza A Bad Case of Electuenza
Incessant cries for help--and money--from people running campaigns are destroying my peace of mind.
Oct 23, 2008 / Annabelle Gurwitch
Brave New Films Contest: What Would You Ask McCain? Brave New Films Contest: What Would You Ask McCain?
Tell us what issue you would ask McCain to come clean about and why. You might just win a free 'Real McCain' t-shirt.
Oct 23, 2008 / Brave New Films
Chris Matthews Battles Nancy Pfotenhauer Over Palin’s VP Role Chris Matthews Battles Nancy Pfotenhauer Over Palin’s VP Role
Chris Matthews confronts McCain spokeswoman Nancy Pfotenhauer about Sarah Palin's stubborn insistence that the VP is in 'charge of the Senate.'
Oct 23, 2008 / MSNBC
Obama the Philosopher Obama the Philosopher
Suddenly, Obama's making a pretty good case for why Americans should once again care for one another.
Oct 22, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Linda Hirshman
The Raucous Caucus The Raucous Caucus
A wave of progressive women candidates could help steer the next Congress in new directions on war and peace, fair trade and civil liberties.
Oct 22, 2008 / John Nichols
Swiftboat Blues Swiftboat Blues
The slumping economy has made GOP smear tactics seem petty and shrill--but they're looking forward to their next shot.
Oct 22, 2008 / Ari Berman
Democratic Vistas Democratic Vistas
As a nation hopeful for change heads to the polls, there is reason to believe progressive voices will be heard.
Oct 22, 2008 / The Editors