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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.

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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 AlterNet: Video. May 22, 2009.

Behind the scenes at a Republican National Committee meeting.

Sen. Arlen Specter, the New Worst Democrat

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. 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 AlterNet: Corporate Accountability and WorkPlace. 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 AlterNet: PEEK. 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, AlterNet: PEEK. June 24, 2008.

Progressives must keep the pressure on Obama.

Fisa Fiasco, Continued

Christy Hardin Smith, AlterNet: PEEK. June 20, 2008.

Firedoglake liveblogs the House debate.

FISA, Compromised

The Media Consortium AlterNet: Rights and LibertiesJune 19, 2008.

House Democrats want to let Uncle Sam spy on YOU.

Obama Says No To Public Financing

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet AlterNet: Video. 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 AlterNet: PEEK. June 17, 2008.

Aspiring first lady plans ambitious outreach to voters.

Women unite behind Democratic nominee

Jill Filipovic, AlterNet: PEEK. June 16, 2008.

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

Domestic terrorists plotting against Obama

David Neiwert, Orcinus AlterNet: PEEK. June 16, 2008.

Militia bust reveals right-wing plans for race war.

Putting the "Super" back into super delegates

Seth Mooney, AlterNet AlterNet: Video. 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.