Echoing at the Extremes Echoing at the Extremes
Funny how here in the U.S. we've only heard about one extreme: the Tea Party movement, the angry, anti-government, pro-gun, far white.
Sep 21, 2010 / Laura Flanders
Could Christine O’Donnell Really Win? Could Christine O’Donnell Really Win?
Why the media—and probably more voters than we like to think—find her bewitching.
Sep 21, 2010 / Leslie Savan
The Poverty Nation Washington Built The Poverty Nation Washington Built
The massive job losses between 2008 and 2009 were surely the biggest factor in the record poverty numbers the Census just reported. But those harrowing months were neither the be...
Sep 17, 2010 / Kai Wright
Sexy Primary Victories On Both Sides Sexy Primary Victories On Both Sides
Should Democrats spend more time talking about masturbation?
Sep 15, 2010 / Laura Flanders
The Professional Left Isn’t Dead Yet The Professional Left Isn’t Dead Yet
Progressive scored a victory last night in a closely watched House race in New Hampshire, improving Democrats' odds in the general election.
Sep 15, 2010 / Ari Berman
Campaign Cash From Rate Hikes Campaign Cash From Rate Hikes
The first since the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Citizens United case, which lifted a ban on direct corporate spending—the 2010 elections are being bought by the highe...
Sep 14, 2010 / Laura Flanders
NFL Opener Becomes Site of Solidarity NFL Opener Becomes Site of Solidarity
The opening of the NFL season witnessed perhaps the most public display of solidarity in US history. Seriously.
Sep 10, 2010 / Dave Zirin
New York’s Real Culture War New York’s Real Culture War
Shadowy individuals aim to control our way of life, and women's lives and liberties, especially, are at risk.
Sep 10, 2010 / Laura Flanders
DNC Slams Journalist and Trippi Over Midterms Article DNC Slams Journalist and Trippi Over Midterms Article
The DNC and Time magazine clashed in an unusual war of words on Thursday night, suggesting the stakes and sensitivities for Democrats heading into the midterms.
Sep 9, 2010 / Ari Melber
Fighting Class War Fighting, Bob-Style Fighting Class War Fighting, Bob-Style
Solid progressive Senators like Russ Feingold, the sole Senate vote against the Patriot Act, are feeling the lash this election cycle because of misplaced anger from the Tea Partye...
Sep 8, 2010 / Laura Flanders