Micah L. Sifry

Micah L. Sifry, a former Nation associate editor, writes a weekly newsletter called The Connector, focusing on the intersection of politics, organizing, technology, and democracy.

Remembering Doug Ireland

Remembering Doug Ireland Remembering Doug Ireland

Doug Ireland followed the truth wherever it took him.

Oct 31, 2013 / Micah L. Sifry

In the Age of WikiLeaks, the End of Secrecy?

In the Age of WikiLeaks, the End of Secrecy? In the Age of WikiLeaks, the End of Secrecy?

For a healthy democracy, transparency is the best medicine.

Mar 3, 2011 / Feature / Micah L. Sifry

The Global Nervous System The Global Nervous System

Stranded in Europe, I don't feel like a displaced person. I'm buoyed by an invisible network of friends and strangers all connected by social media.

Apr 19, 2010 / Micah L. Sifry

They Like Mike They Like Mike

Is America ready for a nonideological problem solver with liberal views on gun control, gay rights and abortion?

Jan 24, 2008 / Feature / Micah L. Sifry

Bloomberg’s Day Bloomberg’s Day

Michael Bloomberg doesn't actually have to run for President to tilt the race his way.

Jun 27, 2007 / Micah L. Sifry

The Inaugural on $250,000 a Day The Inaugural on $250,000 a Day

How the upper one-one-hundredth of 1 percent does politics.

Jan 19, 2005 / Micah L. Sifry

The Rise of Open-Source Politics The Rise of Open-Source Politics

Thanks to Web-savvy agitators, insiderism and elitism are under heavy attack.

Nov 4, 2004 / Feature / Micah L. Sifry

Security for Sale Security for Sale

This article is adapted from Sifry and Watzman's just-published Is That a Politician in Your Pocket? Washington on $2 Million a Day.

Sep 16, 2004 / Micah L. Sifry and Nancy Watzman

The Deaning of America The Deaning of America

Does Dean for America have a second act? That's the question a lot of people have been asking after the collapse of Howard Dean's presidential campaign.

Mar 25, 2004 / Micah L. Sifry

Tripping on Internet Populism Tripping on Internet Populism

There was a contagious optimism in the air about the potential of the Internet to effect political change.

Feb 16, 2004 / Feature / Micah L. Sifry

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