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