Campaigns and Elections

Obama and Iraq Obama and Iraq

His plan to exit Iraq falls far short of the complete withdrawal most Americans want. But it's a place to start.

Jul 16, 2008 / The Editors

Indiscreet Conversations Indiscreet Conversations

Jesse Jackson's gaffe demonstrates that the days of being able to think out loud are over.

Jul 16, 2008 / Column / Gary Younge

Tough Love for Bankers Tough Love for Bankers

Our current financial disaster is the real legacy of the Reagan Revolution. So why don't we let the deregulated banking industry sink or swim?

Jul 16, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer

Obama, Iraq and Afghanistan Obama, Iraq and Afghanistan

Obama's plan to de-escalate the war in Iraq only to ramp up another in Afghanistan just might work. It could also entrap the US in an even wider quagmire.

Jul 15, 2008 / Feature / Tom Hayden

The New Yorker Cover Controversy The New Yorker Cover Controversy

Laura Flanders leads a panel discussion featuring Hendrik Hertzberg of The New Yorker about the controversial Barack Obama cover.

Jul 14, 2008 / GRITtv

Fox Attacks Michelle Obama Fox Attacks Michelle Obama

Fox's long history of racism is nothing new, but it has been particularly egregious when it comes to their coverage of the Obamas.

Jul 9, 2008 / Brave New Films

Online Activists Keep the Pressure on Obama Online Activists Keep the Pressure on Obama

If Obama is lucky, he will continue to benefit from these energized, sophisticated activists who support his candidacy while they press his hand.

Jul 7, 2008 / Feature / Ari Melber

Barack at Risk Barack at Risk

Barack Obama could put his entire candidacy at risk if his audacity on the war in Iraq continues to shrivel.

Jul 5, 2008 / Tom Hayden

Supreme Politics Supreme Politics

The Supreme Court's final rulings remind us that civil rights and a sane vision of the Constitution rest with the next President's judicial appointments.

Jul 2, 2008 / The Editors

The Jindal Mystique The Jindal Mystique

Young and ambitious, Louisiana's Bobby Jindal lands on the GOP VP shortlist.

Jul 1, 2008 / Feature / Deepa Fernandes

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