Wellstone in 2004 Wellstone in 2004
During the two years when he was exploring a bid for the 2000 Democratic presidential nomination, Paul Wellstone spent a lot of time trying to figure out how a progressive coul...
Oct 23, 2003 / John Nichols
Needed: A Rural Strategy Needed: A Rural Strategy
Democrats can win the farm and small-town vote--if they pay serious attention.
Oct 16, 2003 / Feature / John Nichols
A Healthy Debate A Healthy Debate
Twelve years ago, Harris Wofford made healthcare an issue. Promising to fight for coverage for all, Wofford scored a surprise victory in a Pennsylvania Senate race--inspiring spec...
Oct 16, 2003 / John Nichols
Who’s Afraid of Dennis Kucinich? Who’s Afraid of Dennis Kucinich?
The press seems to think Kucinich isn't serious precisely because he's serious.
Oct 9, 2003 / Feature / Matt Taibbi
Let the General Lead the Charge Let the General Lead the Charge
Clark is in a unique position to challenge Bush's foreign policy.
Oct 9, 2003 / Column / Robert Scheer
Republicans Relaunch the Antigay Culture Wars Republicans Relaunch the Antigay Culture Wars
The GOP embrace of homophobia is more than simply a sop to the far right.
Oct 2, 2003 / Feature / Doug Ireland
Endangered Species of the American South Endangered Species of the American South
What the Democrats must do to survive.
Trading Barbs on Trade Trading Barbs on Trade
When Paul Wellstone opted out of the 2000 presidential race, he fretted that trade policy would not be debated in the Democratic primaries and that the party would run a Novemb...
Oct 2, 2003 / John Nichols
Which Side Is Clark On? Which Side Is Clark On?
The media shorthand for retired Gen. Wesley Clark's much-anticipated presidential candidacy made him the "antiwar warrior," a military man fully aware of the folly of George Bu...
Sep 25, 2003 / John Nichols
Dean-a-Palooza Dean-a-Palooza
Politics as usual on the front-runner's tour.
Sep 18, 2003 / Feature / Matt Taibbi