Politics

Digby Speaks: The Netroots Revolution Digby Speaks: The Netroots Revolution

The pseudonymous Southern California blogger accepts the Paul Wellstone Citizen Leadership Award on behalf of progressive bloggers everywhere--and invites the nation to join the pa...

Jun 20, 2007 / Digby

When Did Bush Know About Abu Ghraib? When Did Bush Know About Abu Ghraib?

A close reading of L. Paul Bremer's memoir shows the President knew details about torture far earlier than he has acknowledged.

Jun 20, 2007 / Feature / Ryan Grim

The YouTube Election The YouTube Election

Edwards primps, Hillary spoofs The Sopranos and Obama Girl oozes charm. But can web campaigns turn clicks into votes?

Jun 20, 2007 / Rebecca Tinkelman

Curing the Rot at Justice Curing the Rot at Justice

Congress has thus far failed to hold Alberto Gonzales accountable for politicizing the Justice Department. Polite words must now give way to bold actions.

Jun 14, 2007 / John Nichols

President Lieberman: A Cautionary Tale President Lieberman: A Cautionary Tale

What would have happened if, by some twist of fate, Sen. Joe Lieberman had ended up in the White House instead of George W. Bush?

Jun 13, 2007 / Column / Robert Scheer

Politics Watchdog Follows the Money Online Politics Watchdog Follows the Money Online

MAPlight.org, a Berkeley-based online watchdog, is breaking ground by using technology to track how political contributions shape legislation.

Jun 11, 2007 / Feature / Joan Hamilton

Are We Disturbing? Are We Disturbing?

As leaders of the G-8 Summit played power politics at an opulent resort, protesters displayed a people's power, in demonstrations and at an alternative summit.

Jun 8, 2007 / Feature / Robert S. Eshelman

Curbing Corporate America Curbing Corporate America

Corporate and CEO profits are at an all-time high. The richest 1 percent in America posses the wealth of the bottom 95 percent combined. Companies deploy hundreds of lobbyists and ...

Jun 8, 2007 / Ari Berman

Tough Luck, Ladies Tough Luck, Ladies

The Roberts Court rules that six months into being screwed by your boss, pay discrimination is your own damn fault.

Jun 7, 2007 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Neoconned Again Neoconned Again

Expect no changes as Bush Administration hit man Robert Zoellick takes the helm of the World Bank.

Jun 7, 2007 / John Nichols

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