Sarah Palin Turns Pro

Paul Begala, 07.03.2009

CNN political commentator

It was an almost impossible mission, but in resigning from office with 17 months to go in her first term, Sarah Palin has made herself the bull goose loony of the GOP.

The Celebration of a Progressive Holiday

Mike Lux, 07.04.2009

Author, The Progressive Revolution: How the Best in America Came to Be

Progressives should take special pride in this holiday, for it was the ultimate achievement of progressive values that brought us this day.

Here's What We Know About Sarah Palin's Decision

Cenk Uygur, 07.04.2009

Host of The Young Turks

Does anyone have any confidence that she gives a damn about policy or making a difference? No, her main interest is plainly obvious now -- the career of Sarah Palin.

Obama's Pattern of Accommodation

Michael Brenner, 07.04.2009

On issue after issue, Obama has shown a strong reluctance to challenge established thinking and to confront powerful interests. Retreat from positions boldly declared has become the hallmark of his administration.

Coming Home from War Is No 4th of July Picnic

Paul Rieckhoff, 07.03.2009

Exec. Director of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)

For veterans, the Fourth of July can be a difficult holiday to celebrate. With every uniform that marches by in parades, we remember our friends that did not make it home.

The Real Story Behind Palin's Bombshell

Geoffrey Dunn, 07.03.2009

Award-winning journalist, filmmaker and historian

Some pundits have said that Palin's resignation is out of character. Hardly. Don't forget that she resigned from her last statewide office. Sarah Palin is a quitter.

This Fourth: Freedom, Crispus and Gay Linguists (Remixed)

John Ridley, 07.03.2009

Emmy-Winning Commentator and Writer for Esquire

This Fourth of July, consider the true cost of freedom. Beyond spilled blood and loss of life, it is tolerating those not like us, who wish to defend us.

Obama: White House Prescription Plan Less Expensive Than Michael Jackson's

Andy Borowitz, 07.04.2009

Comedian and Writer

"We've done an inventory of the left-over painkillers at Neverland Ranch," Mr. Obama said. "There's enough junk there to tranquilize the entire nation until the year 2050."

What Is Sarah Palin Thinking? One Alaskan's Perspective

AKMuckraker, 07.04.2009

Wordpress

What's Palin's next move? Her script says "national office." Her body language says "uh-oh." Reports are coming in that she's told those close to her she's finished with politics. Some think she has no choice.

Palin Resigns to Accept Post as Lunatic Laureate

Evan Handler, 07.03.2009

How many of Sarah's millions of admirers will feel flattered by her most recent selfless and beneficent decision?

Ban Ki Moon in Burma: The Chance for a New Beginning

Gordon Brown, 07.03.2009

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

When UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon meets the military dictatorship in Burma today he will have the whole world with him. His mission is critical to the future of the Burmese people.

Freedom Isn't Free -- We Still Aren't Free of Sarah Palin

Mary Lyon, 07.04.2009

Ironically, you've announced your babbling bailout on the eve of Independence Day. The people of Alaska may indeed finally be free of you. Unfortunately, the rest of us are about to become hostages.

Palin's Lamest Excuse

John R. Bohrer, 07.03.2009

Writing book on the young aides to Sen. Robert Kennedy

Palin's mention of wanting to stop the ethics complaints makes it seem like she's got something to hide. This wasn't your average resignation speech.

Sarah Palin: Next Stop Fox?

David Wallechinsky, 07.03.2009

Editor-in-Chief, AllGov.com

Being a government official is a hassle. Say something stupid and half the country makes fun of you. Say something stupid on TV and your ratings go up. Good luck, Sarah. We'll see you in prime time.

Sarah Palin Will Be Back

Adele Stan, 07.03.2009

Journalist. Editor. Blogger. Feminist.

Palin is a tenacious a political fighter. She'll no doubt put the time gained of her early exit from the governor's mansion to good use -- perhaps studying up on issues for her visits to the people of Iowa and New Hampshire.

This Preposterous Week in Review: Michael Bay, Al Franken and Joe Jackson!

Paul Slansky, 07.03.2009

Here's my look at this wild week: An index of people, places, things and why you should care about them.

London Diary: Gordon Brown's Obsessions, The Loyal Opposition's Cuddly Karl Rove, Bad Germs, and the Most Unusual Royal Honeymoon Ever

Arianna Huffington, 07.02.2009

I just ended three days in London that were like a cram session in British politics -- ranging from a conversation with Gordon Brown to dinner with Frances and George Osborne, the Tories' Shadow Chancellor.

Time for President Obama to Throw Down Against the Corrupt and Spineless

Bob Cesca, 07.02.2009

Political Author, Blogger, and New Media Producer

Enough prevaricating. The storm is perfect. Kick some ass, Mr. President.