In Defense of Studs Terkel In Defense of Studs Terkel
Edward Rothstein separates Studs Terkel's politics from his oral history, proving he doesn't understand the man's legacy at all.
Nov 6, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Howard Zinn
Antitheft Devices Antitheft Devices
2008 will go down as a year activists were able to keep a rotten electoral system honest.
Nov 6, 2008 / Andrew Gumbel
Studs Studs
Remembering our national griot, the bearer of stories of people, ordinary and extraordinary.
Nov 6, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Victor Navasky
Courage in Ohio Courage in Ohio
In a nation hungry for heroes on election day, blue-collar Ohio delivered.
Nov 6, 2008 / Connie Schultz
The Big Sweep The Big Sweep
Obama's appeal helped the Democrats secure wide gains in the House and Senate.
Nov 6, 2008 / John Nichols
We, the People We, the People
America has a long way to go before we get to the "more perfect union" Obama promises. But the work has begun in earnest.
Nov 6, 2008 / Melissa Harris-Perry
Ready, Set, Obama Ready, Set, Obama
Celebrating a new president's promise to respect, empower and include all Americans.
Nov 6, 2008 / The Editors
Marital Discord: Why Prop 8 Won Marital Discord: Why Prop 8 Won
With bald lies and racial pandering, an anti-gay marriage intiative succeeds in California.
Nov 6, 2008 / Richard Kim
Obama’s Dream Team Obama’s Dream Team
A fantasy lineup of progressive advisors to help the next president end war, repair alliances and rebuild the economy.
Nov 5, 2008 / Katrina vanden Heuvel