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December 15, 2016
I Miss Our Sane, Calm, Empathetic, Funny President Already
Before Trump’s election, we on the left didn’t give President Obama enough credit. Why?
Katha Pollitt
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December 5, 2016
A Proof, a Test, an Instruction
Obama is ours, in the deep sense that Lincoln is ours.
Marilynne Robinson
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June 3, 2016
Is Hillary Clinton Getting Crossed Over During NBA Finals?
The NBA Finals hold a great deal of political potential for any candidate. Does Hillary Clinton notice? Why not?
Dave Zirin
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April 14, 2016
America’s Changing Racial Makeup Won’t Magically Save the Democratic Party
Read Steve Phillips’s new book for the smart analysis of electoral strategy, not for his breakdown of race in the 21st century.
Julianne Hing
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April 11, 2016
The 2008 Democratic Primary Was Far Nastier Than 2016’s
Clinton had not surrendered at this point eight years ago—and the party still came together at the convention.
Joan Walsh
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January 25, 2016
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November 4, 2015
November 4, 2008: Barack Obama Is Elected President
“For many black folks, Obama’s victory has momentarily healed the double consciousness that is an ordinary part of our lives.”
Richard Kreitner
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August 13, 2015
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April 27, 2015
No Joke, Cheney Was the Worst President
Obama's barb worked because it had the ring of truth.
John Nichols
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June 18, 2012
What Would Tim Pawlenty Bring to the GOP Ticket?
With different backgrounds but matching policies, the former Minnesota governor is on Mitt’s short list for running mate.
Ben Adler