GOP Clutches at Iowa Straws GOP Clutches at Iowa Straws
The Iowa straw poll offered a penetrating glimpse into the crisis facing the Republican party.
Aug 23, 2007 / Feature / Marc Cooper
Minnesota’s Weeping Republicans Minnesota’s Weeping Republicans
The institutional neglect that brought Minnesota's Republicans into power has led to tragedy and scandal.
Aug 10, 2007 / Feature / David Rubenstein
A Cruel and Unusual Punishment A Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Billy Sothern, member of the legal team that represented Patrick Kennedy, convicted of child rape, in a landmark Supreme Court death penalty decision this week, explained the iss...
Apr 25, 2007 / Feature / Billy Sothern
As California Goes… As California Goes…
What can the nation learn from the Golden State's struggles to deal with its immigrant population?
Mar 30, 2007 / Feature / Peter Schrag
Michigan-Ohio State Fever Michigan-Ohio State Fever
As the two top-ranked college teams clash on Saturday, the world stops, vote-counting is halted in a tight Congressional race and cities brace for violence.
Nov 16, 2006 / Column / Dave Zirin
A New Idea Grows in Alabama A New Idea Grows in Alabama
Poverty, race and obesity have a lot in common. In Alabama an underfunded federal program addresses the problem by providing fresh produce to low-income residents and seniors.
Nov 9, 2006 / Feature / Mark Winne
A Win for Women A Win for Women
Thanks to a thoughtful grassroots campaign, voters in South Dakota rejected a draconian abortion ban.
Nov 9, 2006 / Liza Featherstone
Democracy Worked for SD Abortion Vote Democracy Worked for SD Abortion Vote
The electoral process worked for pro-choice advocates in South Dakota, overturning an abortion ban with a grassroots appeal to keep the government out of citizens' personal lives....
Nov 8, 2006 / Feature / Liza Featherstone
Lost in Connecticut Lost in Connecticut
Joe Lieberman won an idiosyncratic victory. He holds his seat despite his relentless support for Iraq, rather than because of it.
Nov 8, 2006 / Feature / Bruce Shapiro
Character Assassin Character Assassin
Republican adman Scott Howell has racked up a startling Democratic body count with his signature hyperemotional style. Will his attack on Harold Ford Jr. succeed or backfire?
Oct 30, 2006 / Feature / Max Blumenthal