Politics

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

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