The Raucous Caucus The Raucous Caucus
A wave of progressive women candidates could help steer the next Congress in new directions on war and peace, fair trade and civil liberties.
Oct 22, 2008 / John Nichols
Swiftboat Blues Swiftboat Blues
The slumping economy has made GOP smear tactics seem petty and shrill--but they're looking forward to their next shot.
Oct 22, 2008 / Ari Berman
Democratic Vistas Democratic Vistas
As a nation hopeful for change heads to the polls, there is reason to believe progressive voices will be heard.
Oct 22, 2008 / The Editors
Culture War: Out of Juice? Culture War: Out of Juice?
The culture wars may fail at the top of the ticket this year, but expect right-wing mayhem further down the ballot.
Oct 22, 2008 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Against Obama Against Obama
Never has the dead hand of the past had a "reform" candidate so firmly by the windpipe.
Oct 22, 2008 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
The GOP’s Blame-ACORN Game The GOP’s Blame-ACORN Game
Republicans are scapegoating the respected community advocacy group for Wall Street's disastrous lending spree.
Oct 22, 2008 / Feature / Peter Dreier and John Atlas
Vote Suppression Watch Vote Suppression Watch
A close look at dirty tricks in key swing states.
Oct 22, 2008 / Feature / Andrew Gumbel
Protect This Election Protect This Election
Pieces of Karl Rove's plan to suppress the votes of students, minorities, the transient and the elderly are still in place--and could threaten any races that are remotely close.
Oct 22, 2008 / Feature / Andrew Gumbel
Olbermann Asks Is Palin Smarter Than a Third Grader? Olbermann Asks Is Palin Smarter Than a Third Grader?
After three months of campaigning, Sarah Palin still seems to have no clue what a vice president's duties actually are.
Oct 22, 2008 / Countdown