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"I'll Smoke a Joint on the Capitol Steps": Pro-Legalization Congressional Candidate Says He'd Risk Arrest for the Pot Movement

Stephen C. Webster, Raw Story. May 23, 2012.

Andy Caffrey (D), running in California’s 2nd District, says he is "fighting for our right to consume marijuana at will without any criminal penalties."

Why Nancy Pelosi is Right to Slam Obama's War on Pot

Stephen C. Webster, Raw Story. May 4, 2012.

Pelosi's willingness to call out Obama over the huge gap between his administration's actions and past pledges shows how important and popular an issue medical marijuana really is.

Can Current TV Establish Itself as a Real Competitor in Political Broadcast--With or Without Keith Olbermann?

Anna Clark, AlterNet. February 26, 2012.

Current TV made a rapid switch to progressive political programming--and some big-name talent with big-time personalities that might conflict with what the network wants.

The Horror: What a Republican President Could Mean for the Supreme Court

Dahlia Lithwick, Washington Monthly. January 9, 2012.

If a Republican is elected, they could wreak havoc on America's federal court system.

Meet Harold Ford, Jr.: Ann Coulter's Favorite Democrat

Robert Greenwald, January 14, 2010.

Share this video with every New Yorker you know! - http://bravenewfilms.org/ford/#Tell-Your-Friends

Dick Gephardt's Fall: How a Progressive Stalwart Turned into a Spectacular Political Sellout

Sebastian Jones, The Nation. October 13, 2009.

As a politician, he was a champion of progressive reform. Now he lobbies for its enemies.

A Look Inside the GOP's Pathetic Attempt to Re-Brand the Democratic Party

Harry Hanbury, American News Project. May 22, 2009.

Behind the scenes at a Republican National Committee meeting.

Sen. Arlen Specter, the New Worst Democrat

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. May 3, 2009.

Specter wants Democratic votes, but doesn't want to earn them. It's a dynamic that practically begs for a primary.

Stimulus Stagnation: Bipartisanship Is Sunk

Zach Carter, Media Consortium. February 3, 2009.

Lawmakers who actually care about the fate of the U.S. economy are furious.

One Good Thing about Turn-Coat Dems: They're Inept!

Steve M., No More Mister Nice Blog. July 22, 2008.

Lanny Davis is off the reservation. Except to the extent that he's on it. Well, not exactly on it ... more like near it.

Barack Obama and the Left

Kathy G, June 24, 2008.

Progressives must keep the pressure on Obama.

Fisa Fiasco, Continued

Christy Hardin Smith, June 20, 2008.

Firedoglake liveblogs the House debate.

FISA, Compromised

The Media ConsortiumJune 19, 2008.

House Democrats want to let Uncle Sam spy on YOU.

Obama Says No To Public Financing

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. June 19, 2008.

Asks supporters to help him run first presidential campaign in decades without public funds.

Michelle Obama gets a War Room of her Own

Liza Sabater, Culture Kitchen. June 17, 2008.

Aspiring first lady plans ambitious outreach to voters.

Women unite behind Democratic nominee

Jill Filipovic, June 16, 2008.

Debunking the myth of the Angry White Women defecting to McCain.

Domestic terrorists plotting against Obama

David Neiwert, Orcinus. June 16, 2008.

Militia bust reveals right-wing plans for race war.

Putting the "Super" back into super delegates

Seth Mooney, AlterNet. May 27, 2008.

Cartoon satire "White House Rocks" brings clarity, along with a campy 70's theme, to the super delegate issue.

Iowa Voters Reject Front-Runners

Peggy Simpson, Women's Media Center. January 4, 2008.

Iowa's caucus results prove that being mainstream and raising big bucks won't necessarily get you votes.

Will Dems Get Robbed Again in 2008?

Marie Cocco, Washington Post Writers Group. January 4, 2008.

The presidency may come down to how well populist messages hold up against Republican "class warfare" rhetoric.

I Am Invited to Play the Ponies With Senator Menendez

Joan Conde, April 3, 2007.

Joan Conde: Political Fundraiser Misses Its Mark

Ohio GOP floats fake Al Franken quote and doctored photo

Lindsay Beyerstein, October 26, 2006.

News release contained manufactured quote.

Pro-Medical Pot Candidate Defeats Dispensary-Buster in Dem Primary for Oregon AG

Kristen Gwynne, December 31, 1969.

Boehner\'s Debt Crisis Lie: \"I Didn\'t Sign Up for Mano-a-Mano\"

Steve Benen, December 31, 1969.

Michele Bachmann Blames Her Republicanism on Gore Vidal, But Gets It All Wrong

Seneca Doane, December 31, 1969.