Political Figures

Now He Has the Power Now He Has the Power

What will Dean do with the DNC?

Feb 17, 2005 / Feature / John Nichols

Condoleezza Rice Condoleezza Rice

Condoleezza Rice, who is cold as ice, is precise with her advice. Yes, she is quite precise, and, yes, she's cold as ice.

Feb 17, 2005 / Column / Calvin Trillin

The Boxer Rebellion The Boxer Rebellion

Her votes thrilled supporters and put some backbone into Senate Democrats.

Feb 10, 2005 / Feature / John Nichols

Better Red Than Dead? Better Red Than Dead?

The United States government is currently run by a group of people for whom verifiable truth holds no particular privilege over ideologically inspired nonsense.

Feb 10, 2005 / Column / Eric Alterman

A Tabloid Reader Responds to Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s Announcement That He’s Appealing the Decision Making Gay Marriage Legal in New York A Tabloid Reader Responds to Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s Announcement That He’s Appealing the Decision Making Gay Marriage Legal in New York

Though Mike must do what he thinks right, A lot of us think it's a pity, Since we were hoping SpongeBob might Decide to marry in the city.

Feb 10, 2005 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Indecent Proposal Indecent Proposal

America's budget is more than a blizzard of incomprehensible numbers. Our values are reflected in its priorities: It is a statement of what kind of nation we are and what we hope...

Feb 10, 2005 / The Editors

Waxman: Democrats’ Eliot Ness Waxman: Democrats’ Eliot Ness

His headline-grabbing investigations are enough to give the GOP heartburn.

Jan 27, 2005 / Feature / David Corn

Dick Durbin: Bush Fighter Dick Durbin: Bush Fighter

He can help mount an effective opposition.

Jan 27, 2005 / Feature / John Nichols

Fantasy Island Fantasy Island

Washington Post writer Paul Farhi cleverly compared the content and structure of George W.

Jan 27, 2005 / Column / Eric Alterman

We Could Have Danced All Night We Could Have Danced All Night

(The Bushes Do "My Fair Lady" at the Inaugural Balls)

Jan 27, 2005 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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