Why Kerry’s for Obama

by Kerry Washington Oct 22, 2012 4:45 AM EDT

He’s a strong supporter of women’s equality. He backs a woman’s right to choose.... MORE

George McGovern Dies at 90

by Eleanor Clift Oct 21, 2012 7:37 AM EDT

The political seer who lost in a landslide to Nixon in 1972 went on to be revered as the conscience... MORE

Walsh One-Ups ‘Legitimate Rape’

by Allison Yarrow Oct 19, 2012 6:05 PM EDT

Allison Yarrow on the remarks from Rep. Joe Walsh that could surpass the Todd Akin firestorm. MORE

Political Independents: The Future of Politics?

by John Avlon Sep 23, 2012 4:45 AM EDT

Two new books show how voters who reject both Democrats and Republicans can become a force. MORE

How the GOP Made the “Moochers”

by Michael Tomasky Sep 20, 2012 4:45 AM EDT

Republicans once cared about the poor and middle class. But no longer.... MORE

Will More Dems Follow Rahm?

by John Avlon Sep 20, 2012 4:45 AM EDT

Like Chicago’s mayor, Democrats nationally can try to develop signature policy approaches for... MORE

The Coming GOP Civil War

by Robert Shrum Sep 18, 2012 7:32 AM EDT

Romney’s going down, and the fight already is on for the future of the Republican Party, says... MORE

Dems Push Envelope on Abortion

by Eleanor Clift Sep 15, 2012 4:45 AM EDT

They pounded the issue in Charlotte.... MORE

Democrats’ Shameful Voter ID Past

by Matt Latimer Sep 14, 2012 4:45 AM EDT

Remember JFK’s Chicago math? Florida’s blue-only recount?... MORE

Dems for Education Reform

by John Avlon Sep 14, 2012 4:45 AM EDT

Schools are failing, and policy fault lines are beginning to shift. Maybe even in Chicago.... MORE

A Tale of Two Conventions

by John Avlon Sep 9, 2012 4:45 AM EDT

The Obama iconography stood out because it is almost impossible to imagine Mitt Romney inspiring... MORE

Giving Up

by Peter Beinart Sep 4, 2012 4:00 PM EDT

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