Politics

Iron My Skirt Iron My Skirt

Once the bitterness of the present moment has faded, people will recognize they owe Hillary Clinton a standing ovation, even if they can't stand her.

Jun 5, 2008 / Column / Katha Pollitt

The Hope Giver The Hope Giver

When it comes to American Empire, Obama's change is parsed as running the planet with greater efficiency.

Jun 5, 2008 / Beat the Devil / Alexander Cockburn

Capitol Climate Change Capitol Climate Change

The debate over the Climate Security Act reveals a lot about how the next Congress--and the next President--will address the most urgent issue facing humanity.

Jun 5, 2008 / Editorial / Mark Hertsgaard

The Antiwar Plank The Antiwar Plank

Democratic Party leaders should listen to the House members who want a strong antiwar message on the platform.

Jun 5, 2008 / Editorial / John Nichols

Obama Makes History Obama Makes History

The Democratic nominee is betting on the basic decency of the American people, their hunger for a discussion of issues and their desire for real change.

Jun 5, 2008 / Editorial / The Editors

Jon Stewart on Obama’s Historic Night Jon Stewart on Obama’s Historic Night

Jon Stewart mocks Clinton's non-concession, McCain's awkwardness and the absurdity of the cable news pundit's '08 race predictions.

Jun 5, 2008 / Video / The Daily Show

Radio Nation with Laura Flanders Radio Nation with Laura Flanders

Bob McChesney on media justice, Esther Kaplan on the future of labor, David Sirota on The Uprising.

Jun 4, 2008 / Audio / Radio Nation

Out of Place Out of Place

How conservatives have turned a sense of exclusion into a powerful philosophy of self-styled truancy.

Jun 4, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Corey Robin

Will the Real John McCain Please Stand Up? Will the Real John McCain Please Stand Up?

He is the most confounding of candidates, whose inconsistencies speak more of crass opportunism than a real maverick's impulses.

Jun 4, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer

Is Ron Paul’s Revolution Just Beginning? Is Ron Paul’s Revolution Just Beginning?

Ron Paul has inspired candidates and activists who are on a quest to remake the GOP. Can they succeed where their hero didn't?

Jun 3, 2008 / Feature / Susannah Vila

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