Waiting for the Barbarians
Richard Kim : Republican Party
The GOP's machinery of hate has taken on a life of its own.
2008
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Voting the Fate of the Nation
Chalmers Johnson : Presidential Election 2008
This can be a transformative election. Will economic meltdown, race or regional loyalty be the trump card?
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The New Senate Majority?
John Nichols : Democratic Party
Democratic candidates are gaining in key Senate races and could tip the balance in the next Congress.
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Lee Atwater's Legacy
Antonino D'Ambrosio : Film
Rebel. Liar. Attack dog. Bigot. Stefan Forbes's Boogie Man assesses the enduring damage Lee Atwater did to our political process.
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McCain and W.
Robert Scheer : Film
McCain's not a perfect replica, but Oliver Stone's Bush bio-pic reminds us they're two spoiled screw-ups who divided and conquered the country for their high-rolling pals.
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Ohio Election Activists Fight GOP Dirty Tricks
Bob Fitrakis & Harvey Wasserman : Presidential Election 2008
A surge of first-time voters and dirty tricks by GOP operatives have mobilized citizen activists to prevent another stolen election in Ohio.
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1908: The First Denver Convention
The Editors : Nation History
When Democrats nominated William Jennings Bryan as their presidential candidate, The Nation was skeptical.
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Obama and the Power of Symbols
Gary Younge : Democratic Party
Does Obama's candidacy represent a progressive paradigm shift--or is he just another mainstream Democrat?
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Obama Makes History
The Editors : Presidential Election 2008
The Democratic nominee is betting on the basic decency of the American people, their hunger for a discussion of issues and their desire for real change.
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A Progressive Push
The Editors
It's time for candidates to focus on issues missing from the debate so far: the bloated military budget, an exit from Bush's "war on terror," our failing infrastructure and the deepening financial crisis.
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Progressive Democratic Challengers
John Nichols : Democratic Party
With the Congressional race under way, the essential question is: will the Democrats be more progressive post-Bush?
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They Like Mike
Micah L. Sifry : Third Party Politics
Is America ready for a nonideological problem solver with liberal views on gun control, gay rights and abortion?
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Dems Get New Tools, New Talent
Matt Stoller : Democratic Party
Democratic campaigns are refining the art of reaching more people.
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Grassroots Reseeded: Suites vs. Streets
Laura Flanders : Democratic Party
This could be the year that Democrats finally let the people play a role in politics.
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The Race Is On
The Editors : Hillary Clinton
Throw polls and pundits out the window: the race will be decided not by kingmakers but by the voters themselves.
2007
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Fear on the Campaign Trail
Glenn Hurowitz : Democratic Party
As Democratic candidates strive to keep their messages upbeat and cheerful, they should take a lesson from the environmental movement on the power of fear to motivate political change.
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Will the Real Generation Obama Please Stand Up?
Lakshmi Chaudhry : Progressives, Liberals, & The American Left
The cranky, quirky and sometimes progressive politics practiced by a generation once considered slackers could be a deciding factor in this presidential election.
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Taking Celebrity Seriously
Stephen Duncombe : Media Analysis
The Paris Principle: politics are sooo hot.
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The Times They Are A-Changin'
Politics aside, a speeded-up primary season may be a unique opportunity to rethink our notions of time altogether.
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Failing Electoral College
As California Republicans seek to game the dysfunctional Electoral College, a campaign is rising to establish a national popular vote.
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Onward, Secular Soldiers
Memo to candidates: There are more atheists, agnostics and skeptics out there than you think. How about sending us some love?
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The Virtual Primary
Ari Melber : Internet & New Media
MoveOn.org's issue-driven primary may not end up naming a winner, but it's shaping up to be more substantive, thoughtful and participatory than the actual presidential primary.
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Get in It to Win It
: Progressives, Liberals, & The American Left
Front-loaded primaries and a volatile '08 race are creating unprecedented opportunities for progressives. They'll gain traction only if they form a smart, tech-savvy and cohesive movement.
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