Political Figures

Democrats Should Look North to Alaska, and Thank Sarah Palin Democrats Should Look North to Alaska, and Thank Sarah Palin

Could the Democrat who didn't stand a chance beat Palin's protege? A new poll says "yes."

Aug 30, 2010 / John Nichols

Sorry, Glenn Beck, But King’s ‘Dream’ is on the March in Detroit Sorry, Glenn Beck, But King’s ‘Dream’ is on the March in Detroit

Fox's silliest self-promoter tried to claim a piece of the civil rights legacy. But the anniversary march that mattered was in Detroit, where the Rev. Jesse Jackson and the UAW's B...

Aug 28, 2010 / John Nichols

Slacker Friday Slacker Friday

 On the media, John McCain, "Hotel California," wives, ex-wives and shows at the Palladium.

Aug 28, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman

Sarah Palin and the Tea Partyers Create an Opening for Democrats Sarah Palin and the Tea Partyers Create an Opening for Democrats

For Democrats, Republican primaries are the gift that keeps on giving.

Aug 27, 2010 / John Nichols

The Unmaking of a Company Man The Unmaking of a Company Man

An education begun in the shadow of the Brandenburg Gate.

Aug 27, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Andrew J. Bacevich

The Wrath of Palin The Wrath of Palin

The GOP's most volatile political player appears to have taken down Republican senator Lisa Murkowski.

Aug 25, 2010 / John Nichols

They Go or Obama Goes

They Go or Obama Goes They Go or Obama Goes

Barack Obama and the Democrats he led to a stunning victory two years ago are going down hard in the face of an economic crisis that he did nothing to create but which he has fai...

Aug 25, 2010 / Robert Scheer

The False and ‘Seedy’ Claim That Obama Is Muslim

The False and ‘Seedy’ Claim That Obama Is Muslim The False and ‘Seedy’ Claim That Obama Is Muslim

Let’s get this straight once and for all: Regardless of what Billy Graham’s son claims or what millions of Americans believe, Obama is not now, nor has he ever been a M...

Aug 24, 2010 / Leslie Savan

Rod Blagojevich, ‘Bumbling Crook,’ Gets Off With Only One Conviction

Rod Blagojevich, ‘Bumbling Crook,’ Gets Off With Only One Conviction Rod Blagojevich, ‘Bumbling Crook,’ Gets Off With Only One Conviction

How did Rod Blagojevich get off found guilty on only one count? Because the line between criminal corruption and corruption-as-usual is far too blurry, says Christopher Hayes.

Aug 18, 2010 / Press Room

Kabuki Democracy Kabuki Democracy

Why a progressive presidency is impossible, for now.

Aug 12, 2010 / Feature / Eric Alterman

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