Cindy Sheehan’s Political Ambitions Cindy Sheehan’s Political Ambitions
A dialogue between the peace activist and The Nation's editor over Sheehan's plan to run for Congress against Representative Nancy Pelosi.
Aug 29, 2007 / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Cindy Sheehan
GOP Clutches at Iowa Straws GOP Clutches at Iowa Straws
The Iowa straw poll offered a penetrating glimpse into the crisis facing the Republican party.
Aug 23, 2007 / Feature / Marc Cooper
The Economy Debates The Economy Debates
Want to know the real differences between the candidates? Listen to what they say about the economy.
Aug 23, 2007 / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Robert L. Borosage
The Gay Presidential Debate The Gay Presidential Debate
What do the Democratic presidential candidates talk about when they talk about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues?
Aug 10, 2007 / Feature / E.J. Graff
Hillary’s Labor Gambit Hillary’s Labor Gambit
Senator Clinton has a pro-worker voting record. So why are unionists skeptical?
Aug 9, 2007 / Feature / Ari Berman
How the Democrats Blew It in Only 8 Months How the Democrats Blew It in Only 8 Months
Are we better off or worse since the Democrats won back Congress?
Aug 9, 2007 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
Things Fall Apart Things Fall Apart
The Minneapolis bridge collapse should prod all presidential candidates, especially Democrats, to come up with real plans to fix our crumbling infrastructure.
Aug 9, 2007 / The Editors
At YearlyKos, Netroots Come of Age At YearlyKos, Netroots Come of Age
Hillary filibustered them, Obama wooed them, Edwards took them seriously. Now that the Democratic establishment is paying heed, can the netroots remain true to their egalitarian ro...
Aug 6, 2007 / Feature / Ari Melber
Al Franken’s Rising Fortunes Al Franken’s Rising Fortunes
It's early in the game, but his bid to unseat Minnesota Republican Senator Norm Coleman is gaining strength.
Aug 3, 2007 / Feature / Jon Wiener
President Rudy President Rudy
How much worse a president would Rudy Giuliani be than George W. Bush? Author Kevin Baker counts the ways.
Jul 30, 2007 / Feature / Jon Wiener