Politics

Dispatch from Minnesota: Al Franken v. Norm Coleman Dispatch from Minnesota: Al Franken v. Norm Coleman

By campaigning in the tradition of his hero, Paul Wellstone, Al Franken may have triumphed over the biggest threat to his candidacy--voter skepticism.

Jul 22, 2008 / Feature / Alexander Zaitchik

Attack of the Global Pirate Bankers Attack of the Global Pirate Bankers

For decades, the world's largest banks have been helping wealthy Americans steal billions in unpaid taxes. What are we going to do about it?

Jul 22, 2008 / Feature / James S. Henry

Obama’s Gaffe-Free Iraq Trip Obama’s Gaffe-Free Iraq Trip

Jon Stewart jokes that with one shot, Barack Obama dispelled all rumors of his lack of foreign policy experience.

Jul 22, 2008 / Video / The Daily Show

Obama in Iraq: The Gift of a Timetable Obama in Iraq: The Gift of a Timetable

An Iraqi government desperate for credibility could receive no better gift than Obama's exit plan.

Jul 21, 2008 / Feature / Patrick Cockburn

RadioNation With Laura Flanders RadioNation With Laura Flanders

Jen Marlowe reports on Darfur, Eli Pariser on MoveOn and a new sex columnist weighs in on Barack and Michelle.

Jul 21, 2008 / Audio / Radio Nation

Netroots Nation Diggs Pelosi, Tubes Obama Netroots Nation Diggs Pelosi, Tubes Obama

Every major Democratic player came to Texas to engage with online activists who have been key to their success. So why do netroots continue to be cast as angry and estranged?

Jul 21, 2008 / Feature / Ari Melber

Obama in Afghanistan: Careful What You Wish For Obama in Afghanistan: Careful What You Wish For

He says Afghanistan is the war America should be fighting. But on this much-ballyhooed listening tour, will he be hearing anything he doesn't already know?

Jul 20, 2008 / Feature / Graham Usher

Maliki’s Obama Endorsement Maliki’s Obama Endorsement

In a huge setback for John McCain and the Bush Administration, Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki endorses Barack Obama's timeline for withdrawal--and the presumptive Democratic n...

Jul 19, 2008 / Feature / Tom Hayden

Send Karl Rove to Jail Send Karl Rove to Jail

This sounds like a dream, doesn't it? Well, it's not. We have a unique opportunity right now to send Karl Rove to jail, but only if we take immediate action.

Jul 18, 2008 / Video / Brave New Films

Building the Future Building the Future

A report from the Roosevelt Institution student policy expo.

Jul 17, 2008 / Feature / Bobby Allyn

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