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What Can Labor Win if It Backs Obama's Re-Election?

Amy Dean, TruthOut.org. May 27, 2012.

If unions are going to be involved in electoral politics this year, what can they expect to win? And is Washington even relevant to progressive organizing efforts?

Public Displays of Connection: How Social Media Can Help Repair the News' Trust Problem

Rory O'Connor, City Lights. April 23, 2012.

In his new book "Friends, Followers and the Future," Rory O'Connor explains how social media helps us form broader connections and stay aware of opposing views.

Howard Dean's Pleased with Health Compromise ... For Now

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. December 9, 2009.

Dean calls it "incrementalism in the right direction."

Howard Dean: "This Is Ridiculous. We're 60 Years Behind the Times" on Fixing Health Care

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. July 8, 2009.

Progressive leader and health crusader Dean on what it's going to take to overhaul our health care system.

Health Care is a Right

Sen. Bernie Sanders, Huffington Post. June 9, 2009.

Six times as many Americans die every from lack of health care than the number of Americans killed in 9/11.

Why We Can't Compromise On Public-Plan Choice

Jacob S. Hacker, Campaign for America's Future. May 29, 2009.

A well-designed public health insurance option is vital for driving down costs and provided a guaranteed coverage for all Americans.

That Didn't Take Long: Insurance Industry Breaks Promise To President Obama

Jason Rosenbaum, Health Care for America Now!. May 15, 2009.

Industry officials are already starting to back off their commitment to President Obama.

The Battle for Healthcare Begins

Katrina vanden Heuvel, The Nation. May 7, 2009.

Myths will need to be debunked, front groups exposed, and money trails followed.

Howard Dean as Surgeon General?

Faiz Shakir, ThinkProgress. March 9, 2009.

He is in the running.

Virginia Governor Tim Kaine the Next Chair of the DNC

The Christian Progressive Liberal, Jack & Jill Politics. January 5, 2009.

I like Tim Kaine -- but having said that, he has some tall boots to fill that's being left by Howard Dean.

Dean to Depart DNC a Hero

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. November 10, 2008.

Who will take over as chairman?

Let's Take a Moment to Give Howard Dean the Credit He Deserves

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. November 6, 2008.

Take a bow, gov.

Psst... Want to Know What Dem Insiders Are Being Told?

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. August 25, 2008.

Party leaders cite reasons to be bullish for November.

Howard Dean: Dems' Supporter Squabbling Is Demoralizing Base

Jon Ponder, Pensito Review. March 28, 2008.

Dean also says he has a plan for resolving the superdelegate conundrum.

Dean Under Fire for 48-State Strategy

Trish, Pensito Review. March 24, 2008.

Will Howard Dean cost the Democratic candidate the votes of Florida and Michigan?

Clinton Camp Freaks Out Over Richardson's Obama Endorsement

Phoenix Woman, Firedoglake. March 23, 2008.

Hey James Carville, instead of attacking Bill Richardson, you might be better served by minding your own store.

Super Delegates Can End the Democratic Race Right Now

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report. March 17, 2008.

Sorry to break it to the superdelegates, but this is in their hands.

Will There Be a Florida Democratic Primary Do-Over?

Richard Blair, The All Spin Zone. March 3, 2008.

This has been the weirdest presidential primary season in memory, so nothing is outside the realm of possibility at this point.

DNC Seeks FEC Probe of McCain's Finances

Phoenix Woman, Firedoglake. February 26, 2008.

Pass the popcorn kiddies. This is going to be good.

Can Howard Dean Save Us From a Brokered Convention?

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report. February 7, 2008.

What could Dean and the DNC actually tell Clinton or Obama that would compel them to give up and take the VP slot?

DiCaprio, Clooney to Star in Film Based On Howard Dean's '04 Campaign

Oliver Willis, October 12, 2007.

Oliver Willis: DiCaprio will play the young communications chief while Clooney stars as the Dean surrogate.

Purple America: Can the DNC's 50-State Strategy Turn Red States Blue?

Bob Moser, The Nation. August 15, 2007.

Howard Dean's 50-state strategy is helping to drive Democrats out of hiding in traditionally red states. But will the strategy be squashed by Beltway politics?

Howard Dean at Yearly Kos: "The American People Are With Us"

Adam Howard, August 3, 2007.

Adam Howard: Dean says, "We're gonna keep voting on Iraq again and again until they bring our troops home."