Society

Jon Stewart Slams Anti-Gay Marriage Prop 8 Jon Stewart Slams Anti-Gay Marriage Prop 8

Jon Stewart rips Proposition 8, an initiative that would rewrite the constitution to eliminate the rights of same-sex couples to marry in California.

Nov 4, 2008 / The Daily Show

This Election’s In Your Hands This Election’s In Your Hands

The only one way Tuesday's vote will be protected is if citizens show up at the polls with cameras, note pads, cell phones and lawyers.

Nov 3, 2008 / Feature / Harvey Wasserman and Bob Fitrakis

Saturday Night Live’s Olbermann Sketch, Starring Ben Affleck Saturday Night Live’s Olbermann Sketch, Starring Ben Affleck

What if Keith Olbermann delivered a scathing special comment in defense of his fluffy white cat?

Nov 3, 2008 / Saturday Night Live

Women’s Choice at Risk on Election Day Women’s Choice at Risk on Election Day

Attorney Sarah Weddington discusses the impact this election could have on reproductive rights.

Oct 31, 2008 / Feature / Reeve Hamilton

Invest in Innovation Invest in Innovation

The US economy rewarded the finance industry at the expense of our most creative problem-solvers. We need an innovation revival to grow our way back to health.

Oct 30, 2008 / Feature / James S. Henry and Jim Manzi

Web Puts Dog-Whistle Politics on a Leash Web Puts Dog-Whistle Politics on a Leash

Self-appointed Internet cops are forcing accountability for the dirtiest tricks in politics.

Oct 30, 2008 / Feature / Ari Melber

Vermont v. Bush Vermont v. Bush

Charlotte Dennett is running for Vermont attorney general on a platform that includes not letting George W. Bush get away with murder.

Oct 29, 2008 / John Nichols

A Liberal Supermajority (Finally) Finds Its Voice A Liberal Supermajority (Finally) Finds Its Voice

All evidence to the contrary, mainstream media continue to frame election issues with discredited right-wing assumptions.

Oct 29, 2008 / Column / Eric Alterman

India’s Persecuted Christians India’s Persecuted Christians

Members of India's poorest classes who converted to Christianity to escape the caste system, now find themselves the targets of brutal persecution by Hindu nationalists.

Oct 29, 2008 / Feature / Barbara Crossette

Rocking the Black Vote Rocking the Black Vote

Dallas DJ Tom Joyner is encouraging African-American listeners to engage in electoral politics.

Oct 22, 2008 / Amy Alexander

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