Campaigns and Elections

A Bad Case of Electuenza A Bad Case of Electuenza

Incessant cries for help--and money--from people running campaigns are destroying my peace of mind.

Oct 23, 2008 / Annabelle Gurwitch

Brave New Films Contest: What Would You Ask McCain? Brave New Films Contest: What Would You Ask McCain?

Tell us what issue you would ask McCain to come clean about and why. You might just win a free 'Real McCain' t-shirt.

Oct 23, 2008 / Brave New Films

Obama the Philosopher Obama the Philosopher

Suddenly, Obama's making a pretty good case for why Americans should once again care for one another.

Oct 22, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Linda Hirshman

The Raucous Caucus The Raucous Caucus

A wave of progressive women candidates could help steer the next Congress in new directions on war and peace, fair trade and civil liberties.

Oct 22, 2008 / John Nichols

Swiftboat Blues Swiftboat Blues

The slumping economy has made GOP smear tactics seem petty and shrill--but they're looking forward to their next shot.

Oct 22, 2008 / Ari Berman

Democratic Vistas Democratic Vistas

As a nation hopeful for change heads to the polls, there is reason to believe progressive voices will be heard.

Oct 22, 2008 / The Editors

Culture War: Out of Juice? Culture War: Out of Juice?

The culture wars may fail at the top of the ticket this year, but expect right-wing mayhem further down the ballot.

Oct 22, 2008 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Against Obama Against Obama

Never has the dead hand of the past had a "reform" candidate so firmly by the windpipe.

Oct 22, 2008 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

Vote Suppression Watch Vote Suppression Watch

A close look at dirty tricks in key swing states.

Oct 22, 2008 / Feature / Andrew Gumbel

Protect This Election Protect This Election

Pieces of Karl Rove's plan to suppress the votes of students, minorities, the transient and the elderly are still in place--and could threaten any races that are remotely close.

Oct 22, 2008 / Feature / Andrew Gumbel

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