David Sirota

David Sirota is a journalist, nationally syndicated weekly newspaper columnist, and radio host. His weekly column is based at The Denver Post, San Francisco Chronicle, Portland Oregonian, and The Seattle Times and now appears in newspapers with a combined daily circulation of more than 1.6 million readers. He has contributed to The New York Times Magazine and The Nation and hosts an award-winning daily talk show on Denver's Clear Channel affiliate, KKZN-AM760. He is a senior editor at In These Times magazine and a Huffington Post contributor and appears periodically on CNN, The Colbert Report, PBS, and NPR. He received a degree in journalism and political science from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. He lives in Denver with his wife, Emily, son Isaac, and his dog, Monty.

Minority/Majority Minority/Majority

The attempt to fashion a distinct Democratic identity was temporarily halted when Elaine Kamarck and William Galston published a self-serving call for Democrats to move to the "cen...

Oct 27, 2005 / David Sirota

Minority/Majority Minority/Majority

While Rahm Emanuel sticks with a "stay-the-course" approach, despite polls that show Americans want out of Iraq, Carl Levin becames the latest high-level leader to make a compelli...

Oct 13, 2005 / David Sirota

Minority/Majority Minority/Majority

Three senators caved and supported the nomination of John G. Roberts Jr. as Supreme Court Chief Justice. But one lawmaker, banking on the public's cynicism of the oil industry, wan...

Sep 29, 2005 / David Sirota

Timid Democrats, Muscular Unions Timid Democrats, Muscular Unions

A dozen Democrats are feeling timid about opposing Supreme Court nominee John G. Roberts Jr., while a score of unions and grassroots organizations are showing muscle against CAFTA.

Aug 25, 2005 / David Sirota

The Resurgence of Movement Politics The Resurgence of Movement Politics

David Sirota calls progressives to action with a plan for a grassroots movement that unites fragmented factions.

Aug 12, 2005 / Feature / David Sirota

Challenging Rove Challenging Rove

Democrats, led by Rep. John Tierney, joined in sending a letter to Bush demanding he revoke Rove's security clearance.

Jul 28, 2005 / David Sirota

Reviewing the Estate Tax Reviewing the Estate Tax

Two states recently restored the estate tax to fund critical middle-class programs.

Jun 29, 2005 / David Sirota

Reviewing the Patriot Act Reviewing the Patriot Act

Senate Dems defending privacy rights move toward the majority, while their opponents stay in the minority.

Jun 23, 2005 / David Sirota

Time for an Exit Strategy Time for an Exit Strategy

House members calling for an Iraq exit strategy move toward the majority as their opponents stay in the minority.

Jun 9, 2005 / David Sirota

Minority/Majority Minority/Majority

Friends of predatory lenders stay in the minority, while foes move toward the majority.

May 26, 2005 / David Sirota

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