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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sarah Palin Resigning as Alaska's Governor

Shannyn Moore, 07.03.2009

Just a girl from Homer.

For weeks, the rumors of a criminal investigation against the governor have been brewing. They are rumors, but are swirling fresh again with Palin's resignation.

It's Time to Make Mothers a Priority

Sia Nyama Koroma, 07.03.2009

First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone

Maternal mortality has sadly become the rule not the exception. But this can change. We have the knowledge and the skills to deliver -- we just need the political will and resources to support us.

Progressives Take Back the Flag

Peter Dreier and Dick Flacks, 07.03.2009

Most Americans are unaware that much of our patriotic culture was created by people with decidedly progressive sympathies.

Washington Post Plans Salons With Lobbyists: Anyone Shocked?

Jason Linkins, 07.02.2009

Editor of Eat The Press

Whenever I try to point out how, in Washington, DC, the line between "edit meeting" and "cocktail party" has become blurred to the point of ridiculousness, there's never a shortage of people who'll line up and tell me how cynical I am.