Sarah Silverman on Olbermann’s Countdown Sarah Silverman on Olbermann’s Countdown
The feisty comedian tells Keith Olbermann why young Jewish voters should convince their grandparents to back Obama in Florida.
Why I’d Be a Better VP than Sarah Palin Why I’d Be a Better VP than Sarah Palin
I've got the ethics, the family values, a passport and, like the Alaska governor, am perfectly aligned with God's will.
Oct 10, 2008 / Editorial / Rosanne Cash
Jon Stewart on Obama, McCain’s ‘Word War II’ Jon Stewart on Obama, McCain’s ‘Word War II’
Barack Obama poses for the cover of a 1960s soul album, while John McCain wanders the outer reaches of the stage.
Oct 9, 2008 / Video / The Daily Show
Voting the Fate of the Nation Voting the Fate of the Nation
This can be a transformative election. Will economic meltdown, race or regional loyalty be the trump card?
Oct 9, 2008 / Feature / Chalmers Johnson
Agnostic, Atheist Votes Matter in November Agnostic, Atheist Votes Matter in November
Pursuing religious voters, Republicans and Democrats overlook the importance of the constituency of nonbelievers.
Oct 8, 2008 / Feature / Ronald Aronson
Democrats Chase Evangelical Votes Democrats Chase Evangelical Votes
Led by Obama, Democrats are making a bid for evangelical voters. Lost cause or holy grail?
Oct 8, 2008 / Feature / Sarah Posner
Bailout Signals the Election Is Over Bailout Signals the Election Is Over
By approving the bailout, Congress sealed our political fate more firmly than any presidential election.
Oct 8, 2008 / Beat the Devil / Alexander Cockburn
Wanted: Political Poetry Wanted: Political Poetry
Are you worried about the election? Do you write haiku? People for the American Way and The Nation invite your entries the McPalin Haiku Hysteria competition.
Oct 8, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Erica Landau
Obama: Healthcare Should Be a Right Obama: Healthcare Should Be a Right
During the second presidential debate, McCain and Obama show their stark differences on the issue of healthcare.
Undecided Progressives: Make the Difference for Obama Undecided Progressives: Make the Difference for Obama
Thinking of casting a symbolic vote for Nader or some other third-party progressive? Think again.
Oct 8, 2008 / Editorial / Tom Hayden