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The Real GOPnew

Michigan Republicans: Bust unions, outlaw abortion.
Metro Times  |  Jack Lessenberry  |  02-26-2008  |  Commentary

Clinton vs. Obama: It's the Wrong Questionnew

Why are we being asked by our suddenly open-minded media to choose between our inner racism and our inner sexism?
LEO Weekly  |  Lucinda Marshall  |  02-25-2008  |  Commentary

Delegating Responsibilitynew

Just how super are the "superdelegates"? Superdelegate and Western Pennsylvania congressman Mike Doyle argues that they're not that super or duper.
Pittsburgh City Paper  |  John McIntire  |  02-25-2008  |  Commentary

So Sayeth Santayananew

The presidential race this year looks a lot like the one in 1960. And 1968. And 1976. And 1980. And 1828.
Chicago Reader  |  Michael Miner  |  02-25-2008  |  Commentary

Hillary Clinton's Can't-Do Campaignnew

Fear factor fails to sway Obama believers.
L.A. Weekly  |  Marc Cooper  |  02-25-2008  |  Commentary

A Really Bad Billnew

State lawmakers try to victimize kids to feed their homophobia.
Nashville Scene  |  Liz Garrigan  |  02-22-2008  |  Commentary

Obama as Santa Claus?new

A father's reproach illuminates the Democratic candidate's special appeal.
The Memphis Flyer  |  Tonya L. Thompson  |  02-22-2008  |  Commentary

Election '08: Word Playnew

If Obama borrows a few good lines from his friend, Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, it may become fodder for the increasingly desperate Clinton campaign, but it doesn't explain the doubling of Democratic voter turnout or his 10 straight victories.
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Editorial  |  02-22-2008  |  Commentary

Sedition at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukeenew

What's alarming is the apparent ignorance of many of today's student leaders at our local university about the principles of democracy and the Constitution of the United States.
Shepherd Express  |  Joel McNally  |  02-22-2008  |  Commentary

Questioning the Masquerade of Barack Obamanew

Like all successful products, he has a "pitch" related directly to his biographical novelty.
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  David Ehrenstein  |  02-22-2008  |  Commentary

It's Only February!new

Are you prepared for nine more months of incessant political babbling?
Tucson Weekly  |  Catherine O'Sullivan  |  02-21-2008  |  Commentary

School Shooting Challenges Community to Communicate With Youthnew

After Larry King's murder last week, what really can be written? Instead of anger and vengeance, the community must follow the example of his family, which chose to offer new life by donating his organs, and use the tragedy as an opportunity to reengage with its youth.
Ventura County Reporter  |  Editorial  |  02-21-2008  |  Commentary

Gun Rights: A Loaded Issuenew

News about school shootings has become passe, even if the shootings themselves are multiplying.
Arkansas Times  |  Ernest Dumas  |  02-21-2008  |  Commentary

Is a Democratic Civil War in the Works?new

If Clinton can pull off a couple more victories, the democratic party is headed for a disastrous, fight-worn finish.
Boston Phoenix  |  Steven Stark  |  02-21-2008  |  Commentary

American Politics is Still a Man's Worldnew

Barack Obama's inroads among white voters are explained, in part, by a gender divide.
Arkansas Times  |  Max Brantley  |  02-21-2008  |  Commentary

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