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Did the Midterms Vindicate Blue Dog Dems—or Not?

Did the Midterms Vindicate Blue Dog Dems—or Not? Did the Midterms Vindicate Blue Dog Dems—or Not?

The loudest and staunchest apostate Democrats, who voted against nearly every one of Barack Obama's signature priorities, were doing more harm than good in office.

Nov 9, 2010 / Ari Berman

Reviewing ‘OUT: The Glenn Burke Story’ Reviewing ‘OUT: The Glenn Burke Story’

This new documentary about the price paid by a 1970s Major League Baseball player in the closet tells a story that deserves to be told.

Nov 9, 2010 / Dave Zirin

Olbermann’s Suspension Was the Worst Person(nel Decision) in the World

Olbermann’s Suspension Was the Worst Person(nel Decision) in the World Olbermann’s Suspension Was the Worst Person(nel Decision) in the World

Keith Olbermann's suspension from MSNBC was only the most recent in a series of corporate disciplinary actions against journalists that usually redound to the right's favor.

Nov 9, 2010 / Leslie Savan

Haiti’s Hurricane Struggles Haiti’s Hurricane Struggles

Turning away from the US elections for a moment, we can find plenty of places suffering not from a hurricane of campaign cash, but from actual hurricanes, bringing with them immedi...

Nov 8, 2010 / Laura Flanders

Olbermann To Return Tuesday, MSNBC Announces Olbermann To Return Tuesday, MSNBC Announces

The Countdown host returns Tuesday.

Nov 8, 2010 / Ari Melber

How Democrats Won the West in 2010 How Democrats Won the West in 2010

In an otherwise dismal election for Democrats, the party fared surprisingly well out west.

Nov 5, 2010 / Ari Berman

Why Dean Won’t Challenge Obama in 2012 Why Dean Won’t Challenge Obama in 2012

It needn’t take a primary challenge for Obama to recognize that he can no longer take his base for granted.

Nov 4, 2010 / Ari Berman

Donovan McNabb, the Race Card and the Giving Tree Donovan McNabb, the Race Card and the Giving Tree

In DC, it's not the elections garnering the lion's share of discussion. A recent benching by Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan has once again put the spotlight on Donovan McN...

Nov 4, 2010 / Dave Zirin

Lessons from Elizabeth Warren Lessons from Elizabeth Warren

Which lesson will Obama take from sweeping midterm losses? The mantra from the media is move right, conciliate, bridge build. But that’s the rotten road that brought the Demo...

Nov 3, 2010 / Laura Flanders

GOP Wave Capsizes Democratic Class of 2006 and 2008 GOP Wave Capsizes Democratic Class of 2006 and 2008

After so successfully mobilizing their supporters in 2006 and 2008, Democrats lost the message of change on Election Night.

Nov 3, 2010 / Ari Berman

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