Election 2008

Meeting Myself in Bucks County Meeting Myself in Bucks County

Knocking on doors for Obama, a native son discovers how things have changed.

Oct 28, 2008 / Feature / Robert S. Eshelman

In Defense of ACORN In Defense of ACORN

Peter Dreier and John Atlas explain the ACORN controversy, and explore the Republican rationale for keeping it in the news.

Oct 27, 2008 / Radio Nation

Nader’s Stubborn Idealism Nader’s Stubborn Idealism

Ralph Nader is a man of political substance, trapped in an era of easy lies.

Oct 25, 2008 / Feature / William Greider

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

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