2008 Presidential Race

Americans Elect's Failure Is Our Victory

Murray Hill Inc. | Posted 05.18.2012

Murray Hill Inc.

Isn't it clear by now that flesh and blood humans have made a complete mess of things? We trust corporations with what we eat, watch, drive, and do online -- so why not complete the circle and give corporations our vote?

Obama's Accidental Heroism

Dr. Cheryl Pappas | Posted 05.11.2012

Dr. Cheryl Pappas

That the president finally was motivated to grant his approval is a wonderful event. However, I stand apart from those who believe Obama's 11th hour gay marriage support was risky and courageous.

Hacking Away at the Pearson Octopus

Alan Singer | Posted 05.08.2012

Alan Singer

Pearson is tilting the coverage of U.S. history to win approval by school boards in red states, and in doing this, allowing the most conservative school boards in the nation to determine what gets taught in New York State schools.

The Working Years

Jonathan Richards | Posted 04.16.2012

Jonathan Richards

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The Hunger Games & the Race Issue

Leslie Reece Schichtel | Posted 04.09.2012

Leslie Reece Schichtel

Americans seem to be still hung up on the idea that skin color, and even gender, is a better way to define someone, rather than defining them by their achievements, potential, intelligence or moral character

Opening Day: Mitt Romney Already Ruins the Season

Gavin Shulman | Posted 04.05.2012

Gavin Shulman

Now that politics has become America's actual favorite pastime, there have got to be a lot of nervous sports writers out there. Who wants to watch a full campaign-long blow-out? Even worse, who wants to announce it?

Doubling-Down on Dumb: The GOP War on Being Smart

Peter Smirniotopoulos | Posted 05.15.2012

Peter Smirniotopoulos

We're supposed to be exploring every conceivable alternative for turning the domestic economy around. So why are Republicans, at state and federal levels, waging a rhetorical, legislative, and administrative War on Education?

Rise Up Corporations! Don't Hide Behind Super PACs! Democracy Belongs To You!

Murray Hill Inc. | Posted 04.28.2012

Murray Hill Inc.

Instead of hiding behind Super PACs and campaign committees, why aren't corporations taking the logical next step after Citizens United and running for office themselves?

Don't Underestimate Santorum

Hoyt Hilsman | Posted 04.23.2012

Hoyt Hilsman

While Democrats will decry Santorum's views on social issues, and the Republican base will rally behind him, most truly independent voters may largely ignore his extreme conservatism on social issues, simply because they don't really care about the wedge issues.

All That Glitters Is Not Silver: How Nevada and the West Got Short-Changed

William Bradley | Posted 04.04.2012

William Bradley

Nevada is far more diverse than Iowa or New Hampshire and presents a set of challenges on economic, energy, environmental, and social policy that any party interested in governing had best be accustomed to.

We Loved You, Sarah, Because You Made Us Feel Smart

Christina Patterson | Posted 12.09.2011

Christina Patterson

It's a fine line between politics as fun, and politics as farce. Sarah Palin crossed it the first time she spoke, but at least if you're laughing, or scowling, or even if you're wincing, you're probably still awake.

Hope in the Era of Obama: A Lesson From Egypt

Zachary Stockill | Posted 05.25.2011

Zachary Stockill

This past Thursday afternoon, as the television screen boasted stunning images of a people claiming -- nay, seizing -- agency in their political desti...

Bill Clinton Hearts Jerry Brown! (And Other Tales of Intrigue)

William Bradley | Posted 05.25.2011

William Bradley

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Race, the Numbers and the Nomination

Reese Schonfeld | Posted 05.25.2011

Reese Schonfeld

Black voters gave Obama the commanding majority that appears to have won him the nomination. It was a great political strategy for the primaries, but how it will affect the general election?

Should President Obama Use His Platform to Diffuse Racism?

Dexter Rogers | Posted 05.25.2011

Dexter Rogers

Obama's ascendancy demonstrates he has the capacity and the means to make a difference along racial grounds. Unfortunately, it doesn't appear to be high on his list of priorities.

Jerry Brown's Long and Winding Road

William Bradley | Posted 05.25.2011

William Bradley

The fact is that a lot of good things got done when Jerry Brown was California's governor. And he also made some notable mistakes. Which he acknowledges, but I think he should talk more about.

Rudy Giuliani Is Born Again

Dan Collins | Posted 05.25.2011

Dan Collins

We all knew Rudy Giuliani would find a way to win. America's former mayor has turned the trick by becoming a talking head. With no real job, no elected position and no prospect of one, Rudy has been reborn on cable TV.

10 Key Things To Know About The High-Stakes California Governor's Race

William Bradley | Posted 05.25.2011

William Bradley

The hand-picked candidate of Republican presidential frontrunner Mitt Romney, billionaire Meg Whitman, is already shattering all spending records in her bid to win the governorship.

ALL THE PRESIDENT'S WOMEN: The Tale of Elena Kagan's Nomination

Michelle Kraus | Posted 05.25.2011

Michelle Kraus

The tale of Elena Kagan's nomination to the highest court of this nation reveals the under belly of prejudice in this country against women. The very ...

Blind-Date Profiling

Abigail Pesta | Posted 11.17.2011

Abigail Pesta

Maureen Dowd, matchmaker? That's right, says writer Helena Andrews. She writes in Marie Claire this month that when she was a reporter at politico.com...

Be a Real Progressive: Take a Teapartier to Lunch

Lorelei Kelly | Posted 05.25.2011

Lorelei Kelly

Progressives need to create a situation where we suspend our opinions and judgments in order to be able to listen to each other. Most of us are tired of hearing each other's opinions. Could we actually have some real dialogue?

Obama: Averse to Leadership and a Pretty Bad Politician on Top of That

Leonce Gaiter | Posted 05.25.2011

Leonce Gaiter

It's time for the verdict. Obama ran a great campaign, but he is no leader, and he's an abominable politician.

Game Change: Losers Are...Well, Losers

Michael Wolff | Posted 05.25.2011

Michael Wolff

Game Change is a book that overflows with the voices of people who feel they were ill-served and mistreated. It's a book about staff revenge.

The Normalizing of the Presidency

David D. Burstein | Posted 05.25.2011

David D. Burstein

Barack Obama might be one of the most normal presidents we have had in years. His connectedness to the real world is one of the things that made him appealing as a candidate.

Republican Critics of Obama's School Speech Stoke the Fires of Bigotry in America

Mario Almonte | Posted 05.25.2011

Mario Almonte

Within the immense pool of 60 million who voted Republican thrives a disturbing core of religious fundamentalists, ultra conservatives, and all-purpose extremists who hates everyone and everything different from them.