Gays Boycott the Democrats - Finally

Jennifer Vanasco, 11.10.2009

Editor in chief, 365gay.com

Gays and lesbians raise a large amount of funds for the DNC. Until our major issues are addressed, it is time we close the gayTM.

What the Gay Boycott of the DNC Can Do

Emma Ruby-Sachs, 11.10.2009

Lawyer

There is a gay boycott of the Democratic Party afoot, and it has the potential to turn into something that leads to real change in American politics.

The Win That Should Have Been: Holding the DNC Responsible for Tuesday's Loss

Will Schwartz, 11.05.2009

Writer, musician and New Yorker

What could have swung this mayoral election into a Thompson win?

Surviving the Media Circus, Without Becoming the Clown

Barry Levinson, 10.29.2009

Academy Award-winning director, screenwriter and producer

Communication -- the ability to connect and manipulate -- is perhaps the most interesting part of politics we can observe, and the most frightening.

2010 Not About What Happens in VA and NJ

Karen Finney, 10.26.2009

Former Spokeswoman and Director of Communications at the Democratic National Committee

The GOP will spin next week's the elections in NJ and VA as evidence that they are re-surging and attempt to build momentum with their base into 2010...

Obama Online -- Where Are the Young Supporters?

Jose Antonio Vargas, 11.20.2009

Technology and Innovations editor, Huffington Post

They were ubiquitous, they were tech-savvy, they were vocal -- nearly a year after the election, where are the young Obama supporters?

When the Two Parties of a Two Party System Don't Know Why They Exist

Simon Sinek, 10.15.2009

Simon Sinek teaches leaders and organizations how to inspire people.

Neither party does a good job of contextualizing why they have the opinions they do in the first place. Though both parties know why America exists, neither party can tell you why it exists.

Howard Dean vs. Rahm Emanuel

Cenk Uygur, 09.30.2009

Host of The Young Turks

Once again, Howard Dean is right and Rahm Emanuel is wrong. What Emanuel doesn't seem to get is that real change is realistic.

Forty Years After Chicago, We Have Not Found the Things We Lost

Judy Collins, 11.23.2009

Legendary singer/songwriter and Grammy winner

The Chicago Seven were very serious peace activists and were baited into a festival of confusion instead of a festival of life in Chicago in 1968, launched to take the focus off the war.

Where Is That Online-Powered "Movement" Now?

Chris Hughes, 11.21.2009

Co-founder of Facebook

What went hand in hand with the technology that helped elect Barack Obama was a resolute and unyielding focus on good-old-fashioned political organizing. What's missing now is the organizing leadership.

Why 2010 Will Not be a Replay of 1994

2morrowknight, 11.18.2009

Author, blogger, internet strategist

You remember the story quite well: a young president and his party are soundly defeated in the midterm elections. It really sounds good, but it ain't gonna happen this time.

New DNC Obama Ad: Get "Fired Up" and "Ready To Go" About No Public Option

Jane Hamsher, 11.18.2009

Founder, FireDogLake.com

Passing the Baucus bill means stabbing the base in the back and destroying 2010 turnout for the midterms, which is pretty much what NAFTA did in 1994.

Welcome to Colorado, HuffPost!

Gov. Bill Ritter, 11.15.2009

Governor of Colorado

The Huffington Post's new local edition will have a front row seat as we lead Colorado toward economic recovery, demonstrate why Colorado is a national leader in health care reform, and gear up for the 2010 elections.

Making History in Person: A view from Azerbaijan

Elin Suleymanov, 11.11.2009

For the people of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the prominent role of women in the American election followed by the appointment of so many women to President Obama's cabinet has an added significance.

Putting the 'Change' Back in "Change You Can Believe In": The Two Faces of Barack Obama

Marshall Auerback, 10.19.2009

Roosevelt Institute Braintruster

A broad number of polls indicate that progressive opinion, particularly in the area of health care, is much more profoundly aligned with popular opinion than the damp squib of a proposal currently being championed by the president.

First Anniversary of Invesco Field Brings A Needed Vacation From Politics

Robert R. Hoopes, Jr., 09.28.2009

President, Vox Global

We need to push back from the table, unbutton the top button of our collective pants ... and rest.

Ted Kennedy -- "Greatest Senator of our Time"

Mike Smith, 09.27.2009

www.mikesmithpa.com

I arranged for Placido Domingo, the great tenor, to sing to Ted Kennedy on his 72nd B-day. Of course, Teddy loved to sing and joined in two-part harmony. He had a great baritone.

Requiem

Chris Weigant, 09.26.2009

Author, Political Commentator, and Blogger (ChrisWeigant.com)

The following is the transcript of Senator Edward Kennedy's speech at the 2008 Democratic National Convention.

One Year Ago, a Turning Point in 2008 Campaign: The Media, Hillary and Sarah Palin

Greg Mitchell, 09.24.2009

Author, "Why Obama Won"

The preposterous media coverage of the (few) unhappy Hillaryites at the Dem convention inspired McCain to select as his running mate someone who would virtually destroy his campaign.

The Silly Season In Politics

Chris Weigant, 09.05.2009

Author, Political Commentator, and Blogger (ChrisWeigant.com)

"Silly season" refers to late summer, when governments go on massive taxpayer-funded vacations all over the world. This year's season could produce a bumper crop of silly.

Obama Backtracks Calling Police Action Stupid: Was It Moderation or Is Obama Becoming the First Wimp?

Michael Russnow, 08.25.2009

Screenwriter, former Member Writers Guild West Board of Directors

The fact that our president won't stand behind his words when they become controversial makes me quite concerned about his future.