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The Democratic Party: Whose Team Is It, Anyway?

Katha Pollitt, The Nation. November 14, 2009.
In the wake of the passage by Democrats of a radical anti-abortion measure, Democratic women are asking, "Whose party is this?"

Obama Makes a Terrible Mistake by Not Releasing Torture Photos

Cenk Uygur, AlterNet. May 14, 2009.
America has to face that we did what is in those pictures. The longer we cover it up, the more culpable we all become.

Alice Walker and Bob Moses Reflect on an Obama Presidency and the Struggle for African Americans to Vote

Amy Goodman, Democracy Now!. January 21, 2009.
Pulitzer Prize-winner Walker and civil rights hero Moses on the struggles that paved the way for Obama's success.

Immigration Pathway Still Looks Uphill

Kirk Nielsen, Miller-McCune.com. December 1, 2008.
Even with Democrats controlling Congress, immigration reform faces tough going.

Legal Fights, Policy Debates Deepen Over Voting Problems and Solutions

Steven Rosenfeld, October 29, 2008.
The divisions over what's wrong in America's elections are deepening on the eve of what may be the biggest turnout in decades.

The Myth of Voter Fraud

Daphne Eviatar, Washington Independent. October 28, 2008.
The Republicans' partisan pursuit of an unlikely Election Day crime.

Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner: "We Will Be Ready."

Brad Friedman, September 22, 2008.
Ohio's top election official describes how she is planning for a fair presidential election in an exclusive interview with Brad Friedman.

How the GOP Wired Ohio's 2004 Vote Count for Bush to Win

Steven Rosenfeld, September 18, 2008.
A Republican computer data security expert tells how cyber-partisans could have stolen the 2004 election.

A Working Guide to That 'Other' Convention in Denver

Don Hazen, AlterNet. August 21, 2008.
Progressive stars, celebs, activists and media are pushing the envelope for political relevance during the Democratic convention.

Bloggers Hand Fox News Its Ass

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville AlterNet: PEEK. August 13, 2008.
The independent blogosphere has had a tremendous hand in discrediting the Fox News brand.

Xenophobia and Anti-Gay Legislation Galore: What's the Matter with Oklahoma?

Richard L. Fricker, Consortium News. May 29, 2008.
Oklahoma has become a laboratory in which the worst right-wing elements are ramming xenophobic and anti-gay legislation through the Legislature.

Obama's Consolidation of the Party

Matt Stoller, Open Left AlterNet: PEEK. May 8, 2008.
Barack Obama built a movement to rival and take over the Democratic Party. Now what?

Clinton Superdelegate Lead Nearly Erased

Chris Bowers, Open Left AlterNet: Democracy and Elections. April 3, 2008.
It appears that Obama is imminently poised to take the superdelegate lead even before Pennsylvania.

It's Time to Sink the Awful Immigrant Hate Bill -- "The SAVE Act"

David Neiwert, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. March 31, 2008.
Among its more awful provisions, are "verification" measures that require every citizen to get an OK from the government whenever they change jobs.

Are Hillary and Obama Afraid of Talking About the New Deal?

Howard Zinn, The Nation. March 31, 2008.
In today's climate of uncontrolled greed, it seems like a no-brainer to channel one of the most innovative programs in US history.

PA's Casey Endorses Obama, Does He Have VP Potential?

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: PEEK. March 29, 2008.
Casey's a major player in a key state; he may help Obama connect with white, working-class voters who’ve been skeptical about his candidacy.

Howard Dean: Dems' Supporter Squabbling Is Demoralizing Base

Jon Ponder, Pensito Review AlterNet: PEEK. March 28, 2008.
Dean also says he has a plan for resolving the superdelegate conundrum.

New Petition Backs Up Pelosi's Position on Superdelegates

Mike Lux, Open Left AlterNet: Democracy and Elections. March 27, 2008.
Help back up Pelosi who has been attacked by wealth Clinton donors for saying the leader in pledged delegate should be the nominee.

Can Al Gore Save the Democratic Party?

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: PEEK. March 27, 2008.
We should probably get ready for a new wave of Gore-related scuttlebutt, centered around a new idea: Al Gore, compromise candidate.

Mike Gravel Quits the Democratic Party, Becomes a Libertarian

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville AlterNet: PEEK. March 27, 2008.
I feel his pain.

No Apparent "Wright Effect" on Obama in New NBC/WSJ Poll

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: PEEK. March 27, 2008.
But it's the personal impressions of Clinton that should be of the greatest concern.

McCain Tries to Cover Up His Flirtations with Becoming a Democrat

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: Election 2008. March 24, 2008.
Far from showing McCain to be open-minded, I find these events to be a reminder of just how shallow McCain's principles really are.

Are Hillary and Obama Destroying the Dems' Chances in November?

Steven Reynolds, The All Spin Zone AlterNet: PEEK. March 20, 2008.
Obama's big national lead over Clinton has all but evaporated, and both Democrats trail McCain, according to a new Reuters/Zogby poll.

Al Franken on Letterman: "There's a New Progressive Majority in America" [VIDEO]

Adam Howard, AlterNet AlterNet: Election 2008. March 19, 2008.
Franken talks with Dave about the strength of his Senate campaign in Minnesota and the excitement all across America for a progressive agenda.

Florida Dems Drop Plan to Re-Vote, Is Michigan Next?

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: PEEK. March 18, 2008.
Get the sense that the campaigns, while touting principles, are really looking at this from purely self-serving interests? I do.

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