Jon Stewart Mocks McCain’s Madness Jon Stewart Mocks McCain’s Madness
John McCain receives a special award for an attack ad that reaches a new hypocritical low.
Aug 4, 2008 / Video / The Daily Show
A Devil’s Dictionary of Politics A Devil’s Dictionary of Politics
With millions of first time-voters expected to go to the polls in November, never has an insane political system been more in need of explanation. You won't find much help here.
Aug 3, 2008 / Editorial / Nicholas von Hoffman
Obama’s Challenge to America’s Parents Obama’s Challenge to America’s Parents
He has taken black parents to task for failing to inspire their children; it's a message that needs to be addressed to white America as well.
Aug 1, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
When McCain Attacks… When McCain Attacks…
Help end McCain's campaign of dishonesty. Sign a petition to compel McCain to disavow his Obama attack ad and yank it from the air.
Aug 1, 2008 / Video / Brave New Films
Flocking to Faith Flocking to Faith
Obama's incredible faith-based initiative.
Jul 31, 2008 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Rethinking the Veepstakes Rethinking the Veepstakes
The process of picking a Vice President needn't be the craven political exercise it is today. Do we even need one?
Jul 31, 2008 / Editorial / John Nichols
Change We Can Believe In Change We Can Believe In
Progressive supporters of Barack Obama urge him to stand firm on the principles he so compellingly articulated in the primary. Add your name to this open letter.
Jul 30, 2008 / Editorial / The Nation
A Bipartisan Lovefest With Bankers A Bipartisan Lovefest With Bankers
This is a time to condemn the banking industry, not embrace it. So what do McCain and Obama think they're doing?
Jul 30, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer
Obama’s Berlin Visit Obama’s Berlin Visit
A nation whose citizens have been largely turned off to politics held Barack Obama in a fervent embrace, viewing America once again as a place of new possibilities.
Jul 26, 2008 / Feature / Norman Birnbaum
Obama in Israel: One Tough Audience Obama in Israel: One Tough Audience
The media was enthused, but ordinary Israelis, cynical about their own political leaders, gave Obama a muted reception. The refrain here is "No, they can't," not "Yes, he can."
Jul 24, 2008 / Feature / Hillel Schenker