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Young Voters, Identity Politics

Ben Terris | Posted 07.21.2008 | Home


Ben Terris

"McCain understands people like him better than he does people like us, so his tax plans will help the rich, not the people who need it the most. I want to vote for someone who will look out for me."

Solar Cells, Turbo-Diesels Spell Future For Cars

Steve Parker | Posted 07.12.2008 | Green


Steve Parker

Many news reports the past two days have been about Toyota's intention to build the next-generation gas/electric hybrid Prius at a factory now under c...

Next Toyota Prius to Be Built in US, But "Karoshi," or Death By Overwork," Tempers the Company' s Announcement

Steve Parker | Posted 07.11.2008 | Business


Steve Parker

Trying to make death by overwork acceptable to any society, because survivors are able to get some monetary benefit is ridiculous, repulsive and outrageous.

Top GOP Senator: "If You Have An R In Front Of Your Name, You Better Run Scared"

Los Angeles Times | Janet Hook | Posted 07.06.2008 | Politics


Mississippi, one of the nation's most conservative states, has not elected a Democratic senator in a quarter-century. It has voted for Republican pres...

Top GOP VP Choices: Failed Business Leaders, Former Dems, Confirmed Bachelors and Creationists

Paul Jenkins | Posted 07.05.2008 | Politics


Paul Jenkins

If you thought the Republican primary field was a bit of a joke, wait until you get a closer look at the front runners for the vice presidential slot.

Obama's Sort Of Audacious Southern Strategy

Ben Mishkin | Posted 07.03.2008 | Home


Barack Obama's "Southern Strategy" based on expected "historic turnout in the African-American community" has come under scrutiny recently, setting off a new round of debate on the matter in the blogosphere.

Still Counting Katrina's Dead

Stacy Parker Aab | Posted 06.25.2008 | Politics


Stacy Parker Aab

While the "full impact" of Katrina is not quantifiable, the more we know about the circumstances of individual deaths, the better prepared we will be to prevent similar disasters in the future.

Flooding Strands 100-Plus Barges On Mississippi River

AP | BETSY TAYLOR | Posted 06.21.2008 | Home


WINFIELD, Mo. — The flooding in the Midwest has brought freight traffic on the upper Mississippi to a standstill, stranding more than 100 barges...

The Disintegration of John McCain

Paul Jenkins | Posted 06.18.2008 | Politics


Paul Jenkins

Even still-enamored journalists cannot fail to notice that it would be difficult to find a candidate less suited for the times or the office than McCain right now.

Is McCain's Appeal Doomed?

Ari Melber | Posted 05.27.2008 | Politics


Ari Melber

Dropping the national GOP brand -- current and would-be presidents included -- is in the individual self-interest of many Republican candidates.

A Feel-Good Moment: Ed Rollins Hears "Death Knell" For GOP

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.19.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

John McCain "can't win" if he's seen as "the Bush third term" -- this, from a Republican?

Witnessing Republican Disaster In Mississippi (And Beyond)

Max Blumenthal | Posted 05.16.2008 | Politics


Max Blumenthal

After spending almost $3 million in its failed bid to hold three congressional seats in special elections this season, the NRCC is poorly positioned to make any impact this November.

Blazing Saddles and Robert C. Byrd

Giles Slade | Posted 05.16.2008 | Entertainment


Giles Slade

If the message from West Virginia muddied the waters of the 'race' for the democratic presidential nominee last week, the message Mississippians sent...

Democratic Landslide In November?

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.14.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

[Those of you who prefer "all cynicism all the time" should just skip this column, since I'm about to get blisteringly optimistic here. You have been...

Democrats Sweep Special Elections For First Time In 30 Years

The Huffington Post | Posted 05.14.2008 | Politics


It's hard to comprehend the significance of Mississippi Democrat Travis Childers' win last night in his special election. Childers beat his Republican...

Republicans Who Just Don't Get It

Cenk Uygur | Posted 05.14.2008 | Politics


Cenk Uygur

If Republicans lose in deeply Republican districts as they did last night, they can literally lose anywhere. The whole electoral map can be redrawn.

Paintin' It Blue in Mississippi

Robert S. McElvaine | Posted 05.14.2008 | Politics


Robert S. McElvaine

It has rarely been the case that as Mississippi goes, so goes the nation, but when this red state turns blue it's a sure indication that the GOP is the Gone Old Party.

Obama's Pastor Problem Moves Down South and Down Ballot

Daniel Nichanian | Posted 04.29.2008 | Home


Daniel Nichanian

First North Carolina, now Mississippi. Rev. Wright has become fair game for Republican campaigners. The GOP willingness to use Obama against down-ballot candidates does not bode well for Democrats.

Snapshot: Mississippi High Water -- South Louisiana April 2008

Georgianne Nienaber | Posted 04.16.2008 | Living


Georgianne Nienaber

Water stalks southern Louisiana like a panther seeking its prey. Hurricane Katrina was the kill, but the water never relents -- always moving, sometimes retreating, forever flowing.

Mississippi Supreme Court Justice: Bush US Attorney Targeted My Wife, Supporters and Friends

Larisa Alexandrovna | Posted 04.10.2008 | Politics


Larisa Alexandrovna

Folks, you really need to read this. While it is a very long piece, it is absolutely imperative that it be read and reacted to. Republican effort ja...

It's official, Alabama is the Soviet Union...

Larisa Alexandrovna | Posted 04.05.2008 | Politics


Larisa Alexandrovna

When I lived behind the iron curtain, my parents taught me never to talk anyone about anything. This caveat was not restricted to the typical warning ...

Clinton or Obama? Does the Media Have Nothing Better To Do Than Make Headlines With No Real Basis?

Michael Russnow | Posted 03.10.2008 | Media


Michael Russnow

With Pennsylvania six weeks away, the media had to spike our interest by equalizing Hillary's big state victories by conning us into thinking that Wyoming and Mississippi are akin to Ohio and Texas.

Which Dream Ticket?

Chris Weigant | Posted 03.10.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

The only chance Hillary will have to stave off a complete fracturing of the Democratic Party's base is to offer a "dream ticket," with her name at the top.

Hillary: The New Huckabee

Dylan Loewe | Posted 03.05.2008 | Politics


Dylan Loewe

Hillary's spin, and the media adoption of that spin, will do little to change a stark reality this morning: Hillary Clinton cannot win the Democratic nomination.

Happy Trent Lott Appreciation Day! But One Day a Year is Not Enough!

Katie Halper | Posted 02.06.2008 | Politics


Katie Halper

I'm starting the Trent Lott Porch Reconstruction Fund. And we won't stop until that wrap-around Victorian porch is standing once again. Because a man's second home's porch is his castle.


 

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