Elections

Obama, Clinton and the War Obama, Clinton and the War

Ted Kennedy's endorsement of Barack Obama sheds some needed light on Hillary's hawkishness and the real differences between the candidates.

Jan 30, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer

South Carolina, What Could Have Been? South Carolina, What Could Have Been?

Inspired by The Nation's intrepid reporting, Stephen Colbert asks what would have been if he'd stayed on the South Carolina ballot.

Jan 29, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Stephen Colbert

A Torch Passed A Torch Passed

With a veritable Mount Rushmore of Kennedy faces arrayed behind him, Barack Obama received powerful symbolic and political support from the icons of the liberal establishment.

Jan 29, 2008 / Feature / Amy Alexander

Endorsing Obama Endorsing Obama

The movement he's inspired holds the promise of a new cycle of activism, reform and fresh thinking. So I will support him through the inevitable storms ahead.

Jan 28, 2008 / Tom Hayden

Progressive Democratic Challengers Progressive Democratic Challengers

With the Congressional race under way, the essential question is: will the Democrats be more progressive post-Bush?

Jan 24, 2008 / Feature / John Nichols

They Like Mike They Like Mike

Is America ready for a nonideological problem solver with liberal views on gun control, gay rights and abortion?

Jan 24, 2008 / Feature / Micah L. Sifry

Dems Get New Tools, New Talent Dems Get New Tools, New Talent

Democratic campaigns are refining the art of reaching more people.

Jan 24, 2008 / Feature / Matt Stoller

Grassroots Reseeded: Suites vs. Streets Grassroots Reseeded: Suites vs. Streets

This could be the year that Democrats finally let the people play a role in politics.

Jan 24, 2008 / Feature / Laura Flanders

Some Things Even Obama Can’t Transcend Some Things Even Obama Can’t Transcend

Before we can talk sensibly about transcending difference, we must first transform the conditions that give these differences meaning.

Jan 24, 2008 / Column / Gary Younge

Viva la Restauración Viva la Restauración

Latinos supported Hillary Clinton in the chaotic Nevada caucuses, but how much do her policies support them?

Jan 24, 2008 / Chris Hayes

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