What’s Wrong With this Picture? What’s Wrong With this Picture?
FCC commissioners heard testimony in New York this week about how media consolidation stifles diversity, grassroots community and the creativity of independent musicians and artist...
Oct 21, 2006 / Feature / Kristal Brent Zook
Lamont vs. Lieberman, Round 2 Lamont vs. Lieberman, Round 2
Lamont now lags behind Liebermans, but the Connecticut electorate is so volatile that the outcome is far from certain.
Oct 20, 2006 / Feature / Bruce Shapiro
The Moral Minimum The Moral Minimum
As the lagging minimum wage is being turned into a moral issue instead of an economic one, states are beginning to act where the federal government has not.
Oct 19, 2006 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky
Guardian of the Ballot Box Guardian of the Ballot Box
Ion Sancho, an election supervisor in Florida, is dedicated to creating a fair and accurate voting system. But his passion has nearly cost him his job.
Oct 19, 2006 / Feature / Andrew Gumbel
SNAP! SNAP!
A unique student-run organization is making real strides mobilizing progressive voters for victory in the long haul.
Oct 19, 2006 / Feature / Sam Graham-Felsen
Netroots Challenge Dems’ Electoral Strategy Netroots Challenge Dems’ Electoral Strategy
Democratic House candidates who once were long shots now have a crack at winning. Will party power-brokers lend them a hand?
Oct 18, 2006 / Feature / Ari Melber
A Devil’s Bargain A Devil’s Bargain
The United States may well have its way and exclude Venezuela from the UN Security Council, in retribution for Hugo Chávez's diabolical roast of George W. Bush. But doesn't ...
Oct 18, 2006 / Feature / Ian Williams
Who’s Running Afghan Policy? Who’s Running Afghan Policy?
Even if the United States has the will to do the hard work necessary to rebuild Afghanistan, there are few signs that senior Administration officials are engaged.
Oct 16, 2006 / Feature / David Corn
Pelosi’s Moment Pelosi’s Moment
If Democrats take control of the House, they could revitalize national politics by convincing reluctant senators and presidential candidates to embrace a more progressive agenda.
Oct 16, 2006 / Feature / William Greider
Google, YouTube and You Google, YouTube and You
The Google/YouTube merger is not just a big media deal: It's the leading edge of a data-driven marketing system that will follow our every move and immerse us in interactive market...
Oct 16, 2006 / Feature / Jeffrey Chester