• Obama and the Power of Symbols

  Electoral Politics

  Gary Younge: Does Obama's candidacy represent a progressive paradigm shift--or is he just another mainstream Democrat?

• Say It Ain't So, Joe

  Journalists & Journalism

  Eric Alterman: Take a look at the qualities right-wing pundits so admire about dove-turned-hawk, Dem-turned-Republican Joe Lieberman.

• The Fight of His Life

  Democratic Party

  John Nichols: Senator Edward M. Kennedy, diagnosed today with a malignant brain tumor, is sidelined at the moment his party is poised to realize the causes and ideals he has promoted for so long.

• A Bold New Democratic Party

  Democratic Party

  Rep. Maurice Hinchey: With the nation's economy in a slump, it's time for a twenty-first-century New Deal.

• Dems Flunking Trade 101

  Economic Policy

  John Nichols: As Clinton rewrites the history of her support for NAFTA, Obama needs to prove he understands what's wrong with global trade pacts.

• Time for a Revote

  Democratic Party

  John Nichols: Holding Democratic primaries in Florida and Michigan a second time would send the message that Americans do not need to accept illegitimate elections.

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• A Noun, A Verb and POW

  Presidential Election 2008

  Brave New Films : A former POW who served alongside McCain, criticizes the candidate's temperament and use of their experiences for political gain.

• McCain's Mansions

  U.S. Economy

  Brave New Films : Exactly how many luxury homes do John and Cindy McCain own?

• Stop the Smears

  Media Analysis

  Brave New Films : Here's how to keep FOX smears of Obama from spreading.

• Send Bill O'Reilly Back to School

  Media Analysis

  Brave New Films : O'Reilly's bullying antics show he never learned the lessons the rest of us were taught in school.

• When McCain Attacks...

  Presidential Election 2008

  Brave New Films : Help end McCain's campaign of dishonesty. Sign a petition to compel McCain to disavow his Obama attack ad and yank it from the air.

• Send Karl Rove to Jail

  Law & Justice

  Brave New Films : This sounds like a dream, doesn't it? Well, it's not. We have a unique opportunity right now to send Karl Rove to jail, but only if we take immediate action.

• Fox Attacks Michelle Obama

  Media Analysis

  Brave New Films : Fox's long history of racism is nothing new, but it has been particularly egregious when it comes to their coverage of the Obamas.