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It's Time for a Radically Different View of Patriotism

Ira Chernus, AlterNet. June 20, 2008.
Republicans do not own the rights to this word. Obama has an opportunity to change how we think about patriotism. Will he take it?

What Does Castro's Resignation Mean for Cuba?

Robert Scheer, Truthdig. February 20, 2008.
The Cuban people have suffered under an arrogant and idealistic revolutionary whose vision floundered on the rocks of cynical U.S. foreign policy.

Why Are the Polls Going Against Hillary?

Steven Reynolds, The All Spin Zone AlterNet: Election 2008. February 3, 2008.
The question here is whether this is an Obama surge or a result of policy and endorsements for Hillary.

Obama, Clinton and the War

Robert Scheer, Truthdig. January 30, 2008.
We should pay attention to Sen. Ted Kennedy's endorsement for president -- he was a rare sane voice among Dems in opposing the Iraq war.

Why the Kennedy Endorsement Matters

GottaLaff, Cliff Schecter's Blog AlterNet: PEEK. January 28, 2008.
Also, Toni Morrison, who dubbed Bill Clinton the "first Black President," backs Obama.

JFK's Daughter Endorses Obama in Op-Ed: "A President Like My Father"

Paddy, Cliff Schecter's Blog AlterNet: Election 2008. January 27, 2008.
Just off the top of my head, I really feel like this endorsement is a nomination winner.

Bush Reappoints Mine Safety Chief Who Bungled Crandall Canyon Disaster

Amanda Terkel, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. January 5, 2008.
The Senate had twice rejected his nomination because the mines he managed “incurred injury rates double the national average.”

Mitt, You're No Jack Kennedy: Romney's Faith Speech Fails to Deliver

Steven Reynolds, The All Spin Zone AlterNet: PEEK. December 6, 2007.
Steven Reynolds: Mitt Romney has now given his defining speech, but it defines nothing about his Mormonism.

College Kids Get Relief, Congress Passes Cost Reduction Act

Kristina Rizga, AlterNet: PEEK. September 28, 2007.
Kristina Rizga: Here's a closer look at some key provisions of the bill, sponsored by Sen. Ted Kennedy and Rep. George Miller (D-CA).

Kennedy: "Every Child In America Should Have a Healthy Start...It's Not Complicated" [VIDEO]

Adam Howard, AlterNet: Video. July 31, 2007.
Senator Kennedy battles Republicans in the Senate in favor of health care for children. "What would the American people rather have? Coverage for their children or continued conflict in Iraq?"

Legalize "Bong Hits 4 Jesus"

Guest Blogger, AlterNet: PEEK. June 26, 2007.
Chris Weigant: What does the Supreme Court ruling in the "BONG HiTS 4 JESUS" case mean for the future of free speech?

Impeaching Dick Cheney [VIDEO]

Adam Howard, AlterNet: Video. June 13, 2007.
Democratic Reps. Dennis Kucinich and Maxine Waters speak out in a press conference today about their introduction of articles of impeachment against Dick Cheney.

The Night Robert Kennedy Was Shot

Guest Blogger, AlterNet: PEEK. June 5, 2007.
Jim Booth: Thirty-nine years ago on this day an assassin's bullets took down RFK, I ask Bobby to forgive me and my generation for failing to pick up his torch.

Dems help sink real opposition to Bush's Iraq

David Sirota, AlterNet: PEEK. January 25, 2007.
Apparently, circus contortionists have replaced political leaders in Washington, D.C...

Do some Dems actually support Bush?

David Sirota, AlterNet: PEEK. January 23, 2007.
At what point do progressives take off our partisan blinders and start wondering?

Dems dodge questions about Iraq's usurious Oil Law [VIDEO] …

Joshua Holland, AlterNet: Video. January 22, 2007.
Joshua Holland: Quelle surprise!

The Iraq War Is Not Michael Jordan

David Sirota, AlterNet: PEEK. January 9, 2007.
We can hope to stop -- and at least contain -- the Iraq mess President Bush has gotten us into. In fact, Kennedy has just gone and done it...