Political Ideologies

Conservative Cannibalism Conservative Cannibalism

Dumb and dumber: reviewing new books by David Frum and Jonah Goldberg.

Feb 21, 2008 / Column / Eric Alterman

Wanted: More White Babies Wanted: More White Babies

A look at a cynical Christian Conservative effort to export the U.S. culture wars.

Feb 18, 2008 / Kathryn Joyce, The Nation Video, and Brett Story

Donna Edwards Wins in Maryland! Donna Edwards Wins in Maryland!

Maryland progressive activist Donna Edwards upset veteran Congressman Al Wynn in a Democratic "fight for the soul of the party" primary, confirming that sentiment for change ex...

Feb 14, 2008 / John Nichols

Raise the Bar Raise the Bar

Grassroots Democrats, parched for their party's attention, should play hardball with candidates on Iraq.

Feb 14, 2008 / Laura Flanders

‘Love Me, I’m a Liberal’ ‘Love Me, I’m a Liberal’

Thanks to a cowed media, scaremongering is the only remaining area of conservative competence.

Feb 7, 2008 / Column / Eric Alterman

The Huckabee Factor The Huckabee Factor

With talk of a possible VP slot and a dedicated core of supporters, the former Arkansas governor's popularity shows the Christian right's not done yet.

Feb 4, 2008 / Feature / Sarah Posner

MoveOn Weighs Dem Endorsements MoveOn Weighs Dem Endorsements

The netroots powerhouse is surveying its members on whom to support. It's a test of the candidates and of the progressive movement.

Jan 31, 2008 / Feature / Ari Melber

Return of the Swift Boaters Return of the Swift Boaters

As conservatives stare into an electoral abyss, the shadowy group that smeared John Kerry in 2004 has reorganized and stands poised to do its dirty work again.

Jan 2, 2008 / Feature / Chris Hayes

A Hoax Exposed at Princeton A Hoax Exposed at Princeton

When a strait-laced Princeton student claimed he was attacked by liberal thugs, the conservative establishment rallied around him--until it turned out to be a lie.

Dec 18, 2007 / Feature / Max Blumenthal

Heartland Forum Tackles the Real Issues Heartland Forum Tackles the Real Issues

Pushing past TV's divisive debate format, a unusual forum in Iowa Saturday pushed Democratic candidates to really explain where they stand on pollution, immigration and predatory l...

Dec 3, 2007 / Feature / Chris Hayes

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