Elections

Flocking to Faith Flocking to Faith

Obama's incredible faith-based initiative.

Jul 31, 2008 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Rethinking the Veepstakes Rethinking the Veepstakes

The process of picking a Vice President needn't be the craven political exercise it is today. Do we even need one?

Jul 31, 2008 / John Nichols

Change We Can Believe In Change We Can Believe In

Progressive supporters of Barack Obama urge him to stand firm on the principles he so compellingly articulated in the primary. Add your name to this open letter.

Jul 30, 2008 / The Nation

A Bipartisan Lovefest With Bankers A Bipartisan Lovefest With Bankers

This is a time to condemn the banking industry, not embrace it. So what do McCain and Obama think they're doing?

Jul 30, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer

Obama’s Berlin Visit Obama’s Berlin Visit

A nation whose citizens have been largely turned off to politics held Barack Obama in a fervent embrace, viewing America once again as a place of new possibilities.

Jul 26, 2008 / Feature / Norman Birnbaum

Obama in Israel: One Tough Audience Obama in Israel: One Tough Audience

The media was enthused, but ordinary Israelis, cynical about their own political leaders, gave Obama a muted reception. The refrain here is "No, they can't," not "Yes, he can."

Jul 24, 2008 / Feature / Hillel Schenker

Obama on the Brink Obama on the Brink

Barack Obama is betraying his promise of change and is in danger of becoming just another political hack. Please prove me wrong.

Jul 23, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer

Obama’s Gaffe-Free Iraq Trip Obama’s Gaffe-Free Iraq Trip

Jon Stewart jokes that with one shot, Barack Obama dispelled all rumors of his lack of foreign policy experience.

Jul 22, 2008 / The Daily Show

Obama in Iraq: The Gift of a Timetable Obama in Iraq: The Gift of a Timetable

An Iraqi government desperate for credibility could receive no better gift than Obama's exit plan.

Jul 21, 2008 / Feature / Patrick Cockburn

Netroots Nation Diggs Pelosi, Tubes Obama Netroots Nation Diggs Pelosi, Tubes Obama

Every major Democratic player came to Texas to engage with online activists who have been key to their success. So why do netroots continue to be cast as angry and estranged?

Jul 21, 2008 / Feature / Ari Melber

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