Political Figures

Against Dullness: The Campaigns So Far Against Dullness: The Campaigns So Far

All great seasons in politics begin with excitement. Right now there's none.

Jan 3, 2008 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

Obama, Race and the Presidency Obama, Race and the Presidency

Barack Obama's historic victory in Iowa comes at a crucial time for a nation still grappling with how remedies to offset racism affect America's power structure.

Jan 3, 2008 / Feature / Ari Melber

Edwards Calls to End US Training Effort in Iraq Edwards Calls to End US Training Effort in Iraq

His new stance could have an impact on Iowa caucus-goers.

Jan 2, 2008 / Feature / Tom Hayden

Too Much of a Bad Thing Too Much of a Bad Thing

Hillary Clinton's touting her expertise over Obama--but is experience at political attack, mega-fundraising and cronyism really all that desirable?

Dec 21, 2007 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

South Carolina: Inside the ‘Black Primary’ South Carolina: Inside the ‘Black Primary’

As Clinton and Obama square off in South Carolina, a window opens on the fractured state of black politics. It's been an extended soul search. And it ain't over yet.

Dec 20, 2007 / Feature / Bob Moser

The Obama Effect The Obama Effect

Have the dreams of the civil rights movement been realized or deferred?

Dec 13, 2007 / Feature / Gary Younge

Playing the God Card Playing the God Card

It's not Romney's Mormon faith that threatens the core values of a secular nation. It's Huckabee's messianic candidacy.

Dec 13, 2007 / John Nichols

Bad Sex in the City Bad Sex in the City

There's something untrustworthy about a man who can't conduct a decent affair. Rudy Giuliani never could.

Dec 12, 2007 / Feature / JoAnn Wypijewski

Waterboarding Democracy Waterboarding Democracy

Why did four key members of Congress failed to inform the public and the 9/11 Commission about the use of torture on terror suspects?

Dec 12, 2007 / Column / Robert Scheer

A Precious and Painful Vision of the Future A Precious and Painful Vision of the Future

We have everything we need to address the environmental crisis, save perhaps political will. But political will is a renewable resource.

Dec 10, 2007 / Al Gore

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