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After Nevada Caucus, Democrats and Republicans Bet on the Latino Vote in November

Maribel Hastings, Huffington Post. February 9, 2012.

Republicans bet that Obama's failure to pass immigration reform will cut his Latino votes, while Democrats bet that Republican anti-immigrant rhetoric will work in his favor.

Facing Influx of Cartels, New Guatemalan President Dumps His 'Iron Fist' Drug Strategy Position to Advocate for Reform Instead

Phillip Smith, Drug War Chronicle. January 20, 2012.

Newly installed Guatemalan President Otto Perez Molina has called for talks about a regional drug strategy, including drug decriminalization.

How the Drug War Spread Across the Entire World

Emily Dickinson, Washington Monthly. January 16, 2012.

Colombia’s incredible turnaround strategy has become a rare success story in the drug war, as well as its most formidable brand and export. It is, however, problematic.

The 20 Biggest Donors of the 2012 Election (So Far)

Dave Gilson, Gavin Aronsen, Mother Jones. January 10, 2012.

The 2008 presidential election was the most expensive on record, but this year's contest promises to break that record, due in part to the new rules of political fundraising.

Don't Be Fooled -- Why the Tea Party Is More Powerful Than Ever

David Weigel, Washington Monthly. January 9, 2012.

The Tea Party has proved itself spectacularly adept at two tasks: exacting promises and submission from presidential candidates and setting the Republican policy agenda.

Why (Very White) Iowa and New Hampshire Matter So Much in US Politics

Shani O. Hilton, ColorLines. December 18, 2011.

The two earliest primary states' lack of diversity has an effect on who gets initial attention from the media as the electoral process begins.

Nativists Trash Gingrich's "Humane" Immigration Approach

Domenic Powell, Imagine 2050. December 15, 2011.

Gingrich has continued to move ahead of his competitors for the Republican presidential nomination who have positioned themselves to the right of him on immigration.

Former Mexican President's Passionate Call to the US: Stop Bloodshed And Legalize Drugs

Tony Newman, AlterNet. October 22, 2011.

In his call for the United States to accept - and change - reality, former Mexican President Vicente Fox pointed to the history of prohibition and shifting popular opinion.

Rick Perry's Execution Obsession Feeds the Worst in Human Nature

Amanda Marcotte, Comment Is Free. September 14, 2011.

Perry may have lost no sleep over Texas's 234 executions during his tenure, but the death penalty panders to crude bloodlust.

The Definitive Guide to Racism, Sexism, and Homophobia in the 2012 Republican Primaries (So Far)

Sally Kohn, ColorLines. August 31, 2011.

The Republican field for 2012 is pretty competitive--when it comes to regressive statements and bigotry, that is.

10 Bold Moves That Should Be In Obama's Promised Jobs Bill

Robert B. Reich, Robert Reich's Blog. August 18, 2011.

President Obama is promising to fight for a jobs bill this September. Here are ten suggestions for that bill from the former Labor Secretary.

Rick Perry's Campaign Strategy? Distorting His Abysmal Economic Record

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. August 14, 2011.

Get ready for a boat-load of spin.

GOP Presidential Candidates Rick Perry and Michele Bachmann Mad That Poor People Don't Pay More Taxes

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. August 14, 2011.

Far-right Republicans are annoyed that many Americans don’t make enough money to be eligible to pay income taxes.

The 10 Worst Things About Rick Perry (And Why It Would Be Really Bad If He Runs for President)

Sarah Jaffe, AlterNet. August 1, 2011.

Rick Perry hasn't officially declared his candidacy, but ads are already on the air in Iowa. Here's why you should be worried he might run for president.

Should Progressives Give Up on Obama? Chris Hedges vs. Rabbi Lerner

Chris Hedges, Michael Lerner, TruthDig and Tikkun. March 5, 2010.

Hedges: "The damage Obama and the Democrats have done is immense." Michael Lerner responds.

Glenn Beck Scoffs at Palin/Beck 2012 Ticket, Doesn't Like Palin's "Yapping"

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. November 26, 2009.

The Beck/Palin dream ticket is not to be? NOOOOO!!!

Sarah Palin Running for President ... of Facebook?

Sarah Palin Running for President ... of Facebook?

AlterNet Staff, AlterNet AlterNet: Video. November 19, 2009.

Ana Marie Cox and Naomi Klein point out that Sarah Palin seems to be campaigning for President. But of what?

Guess What? Americans Don't Like Sarah Palin

Guess What? Americans Don't Like Sarah Palin

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. November 16, 2009.

They must not love America very much.

Would You Pay Sarah Palin $100,000 Dollars to Come to Dinner?

Would You Pay Sarah Palin $100,000 Dollars to Come to Dinner?

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. October 29, 2009.

GOP insiders balk at Palin's hefty fee.

Obama's Election Clearly Doesn't Mark the Beginning of a 'Post-Racial' Society

Obama's Election Clearly Doesn't Mark the Beginning of a 'Post-Racial' Society

Salim Muwakkil, In These Times. September 18, 2009.

Barack Obama navigates a world where color still matters.

Action Editorial: Why the Secret Service and FBI Must Investigate Threats Against Obama and Beef Up Security to Protect Him

Don Hazen, AlterNet. September 9, 2009.

With Obama the target of hate speech and over 30 death threats a day, the FBI needs to hear that it can't let budget shortfalls get in the way of the president's life.

Sarah Palin Resigns: Is She Fleeing Scandal?

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. July 4, 2009.

What is behind Palin's resignation from office?

Obama's Grade at 100 Days? What About Our Grade?

Robert L. Borosage, Campaign for America's Future. April 30, 2009.

Obama has demonstrated remarkable mastery of the powers of the presidency. Have we mastered the power of the citizenry to empower the president?

Obama's Press Conference: A True Chief Executive

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: Corporate Accountability and WorkPlace. February 10, 2009.

It is so pleasant to have a president who knows what he's talking about.

'I, Barack Hussein Obama, do solemnly swear…'

Faiz Shakir, ThinkProgress AlterNet: Video. January 20, 2009.

Our 44th President takes the oath of office.

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