Blog

Michael Moore on the Rand Paul Stomp Michael Moore on the Rand Paul Stomp

Michael Moore says that the Rand Pail campiagn is mainstreaming violence.

Oct 29, 2010 / Peter Rothberg

Paint it Blacker Paint it Blacker

Alterman and Reed respond to the critics, music reviews and the mail.

Oct 28, 2010 / Eric Alterman

Francis Thicke for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Francis Thicke for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture

There may not be a more important contest to farmers and food activists than the election for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture.

Oct 27, 2010 / Peter Rothberg

Afghanistan: Are We Succeeding or Not? Does It Matter? Afghanistan: Are We Succeeding or Not? Does It Matter?

The military and the intelligence agencies are putting out contradictory reports about whether the surge in Afghanistan is working, or not? In the end, Obama can choose to get...

Oct 27, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss

Just Say Yes to Common Sense on Pot Policy Just Say Yes to Common Sense on Pot Policy

California voters should pass Proposition 19, which would legalize marijuana for adults.

Oct 27, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

George Soros Spends a Million Dollars on Weed George Soros Spends a Million Dollars on Weed

George Soros isn't backing candidates or parties this year. He's backing an idea: It's Time to End the Drug War.

Oct 27, 2010 / John Nichols

Ed Schultz, Laura Ingraham, Crude Comment, Classy Apology Ed Schultz, Laura Ingraham, Crude Comment, Classy Apology

The MSNBC host has brought the voices of working men and women to the fore and improved the discourse for the better. That's no defense for a "vile and inappropriate...

Oct 27, 2010 / Books & the Arts / John Nichols

Matt Damon’s Birthday Wish Matt Damon’s Birthday Wish

There's one thing Matt Damon wants New Yorkers to give him for his 40th birthday: a vote on November 2 on the Working Families Party line.

Oct 26, 2010 / Peter Rothberg

A Libertarian Republican Runs to Pelosi’s Left on War, Civil Liberties A Libertarian Republican Runs to Pelosi’s Left on War, Civil Liberties

Republican John Dennis has attracted some progressive support for his challenge to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. His run suggests what GOP could do to compete in urban and college-to...

Oct 26, 2010 / John Nichols

Paul Ryan’s “Spinal Tap” Tour Paul Ryan’s “Spinal Tap” Tour

The House Budget Committee chair had planned on a triumphal tour of the provinces before returning to Washington for the big showdown. But he's flopping, as Wisconsinites ask:...

Oct 26, 2010 / John Nichols

x