Jeremiah Wright and "Them Jews"

Rev. Gregory Seal Livingston, 06.15.2009

Chicago-based minister and activist

Jeremiah Wright's sermons are old hat to anyone who is familiar with his ministry and the Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago.

The Good Reverend Jeremiah Wright and "Them Jews"

Earl Ofari Hutchinson, 06.13.2009

Political Analyst and Social Issues Commentator

There were two things wrong with the good Reverend Jeremiah Wrights's grouse that "them Jews are keeping me from Obama." One was that he said it. The other is that he meant it.

The Rev. Wright and James von Brunn -- Creepy Coincidence That Their Anti-Semitic Hatred Was Hurled on Same Day

Carol Felsenthal, 06.11.2009

Chicago-based journalist

I don't mean to compare von Bunn, who ranted "It's time to kill all the Jews," to Jeremiah Wright, who has done some good things in his career and has supporters whom I consider to be reasonable people.

The Secret Superdelegate War Revealed

Erik Ose, 07.05.2009

It was one year ago today that Hillary Clinton announced plans to suspend her campaign for the Democratic nomination, and urged her supporters to unite behind Barack Obama.

All Heil Rush!!!

Warren Holstein, 04.04.2009

A NYC Based Stand-Up Comedian and Writer

Its official, folks: the Redheaded Stepchild Party is now being led by a second-semester Southeast Missouri State University dropout whose mommy dearest claims he "flunked everything."

God Damn Wall Street!

Paul Raushenbush, 03.03.2009

Moderator for Beliefnet's Progressive Revival, Associate Dean of Religious Life at Princeton

Ok, I had to get a little Jeremiah Wright off my chest because the disgusting behavior of Wall Street while our economy crumbles has made it tough to maintain equanimity.

Is the Gaza War intended by Israel to checkmate Barack Obama?

Ray Hanania, 02.10.2009

On June 19, 2008, Israel and Hamas agreed to a "Lull" or Tahadiya in Arabic. Israel wanted it to last indefinitely and Hamas said it would last six mo...

2008's Most Laughable Political Antics

Daniel Kurtzman, 01.27.2009

In a story about potential vice presidential picks, the AP referred to Joe Lieberman as "the Democratic vice presidential prick in 2000."

My 2008 "McLaughlin Awards" [Part 2]

Chris Weigant, 01.26.2009

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

Love her or hate her, you have to admit that John McCain's selection of Sarah Palin for the Republican ticket this year was without any doubt the boldest political tactic of the year.

The Ten Worst Religious Stories of 2008

Paul Raushenbush, 01.26.2009

Moderator for Beliefnet's Progressive Revival, Associate Dean of Religious Life at Princeton

10. Jews feel the financial and image pain of Wall Streeter Bernie Madoff as his money lies damage Yeshiva University and Elie Weisel as well as sma...

Rick Warren and the Power of Prayer

Renita Weems, 01.20.2009

Sure, Barack Obama's choice of Rick Warren for the inaugural prayer proves nothing more probably than that Obama is a consummate politician. Obama wil...

My 2008 "McLaughlin Awards" [Part 1]

Chris Weigant, 01.19.2009

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

Welcome to our annual awards! For the past three years, this column has paid homage (translation: "ripped off their gimmick") to the McLaughlin Group...

Mr. Obama Disagrees

Paul Jenkins, 01.19.2009

Obama's choice of Rick Warren to give the invocation at his inauguration is dreadful. His explanation is even worse. He shrinks Warren's statements about gay people down to a "disagreement," as if we're talking about ethanol subsidies.

Apology Accepted

Jeff Schweitzer, 12.27.2008

The cat apparently has Rush Limbaugh's tongue. We hear none of his blather about the "Obama recession" after the market rose nearly 800 points in two days in a vote of confidence.

Obama's Brilliant Shot Across the Bow

Peter J. Ognibene, 12.19.2008

Obama made clear that he would not remain passive in the face of tactics such as the Willie Horton ad that undermined the 1988 campaign of Dukakis or the Swift Boat attacks against Kerry.

Ten Chumps Who Helped Elect Barack Obama

Erik Ose, 12.15.2008

With the post-election analysis season almost over, it's worth taking one final look at some of the characters who ensured President-elect Obama would make it to the White House.

The Pastor Problem '08 Revisited

Paul Raushenbush, 12.13.2008

Moderator for Beliefnet's Progressive Revival, Associate Dean of Religious Life at Princeton

The question remains how aspiring political figures will respond to the pastor problem of election 08 -- the bar has been raised. It is not enough to attend a place of worship -- you have to vet it.

Moses Just Phoned In From the Great Beyond: "Yes, it's a Sea Change, and a Mandate!"

Jackson Williams, 02.08.2009

There's talk on conservative radio that Obama earned no mandate. Obama, now with 364 electoral votes, would have won even without his giant prizes of Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Florida.

The President-Elect

Terence Smith, 12.06.2008

Barack Obama seems to have an almost perfect ear for the American political pulse, a kind of political GPS that tells him where people are and where they want to go.

Yes We Did! But There Is a Lot More to Do

Mitchell Bard, 12.06.2008

Writer and Filmmaker

Obama has not hit a home run; he has merely earned the right to step into the batter's box.

How President-Elect Obama Took Race Off the Table

Earl Ofari Hutchinson, 12.05.2008

Political Analyst and Social Issues Commentator

In a speech on February 10, 2007 on the steps of the Old Capital Building in Springfield, Illinois, then first term U.S. Senator Barack Obama quash...