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It's hard to believe the faux outrage at sexism after McCain chuckled at the B-word, but Obama has to discourage Kennedy-style disrespect for Clinton as the battle winds down.
Joan Walsh [ 2008-05-12 ]
Has there ever been another country besides Israel to which American politicians are required to vow absolute allegiance?
Glenn Greenwald [ 2008-05-13 ]
If she hasn't already quit, it's hard to envision Clinton continuing her unwinnable -- even with Florida and Michigan -- battle beyond June 4.
By Walter Shapiro [ 2008-05-12 ]
Hillary Clinton will likely win big here Tuesday. But could the primary vote in this former Democratic bastion be a clue to Obama's performance in November?
By Mike Madden [ 2008-05-13 ]
In "The Age of Reagan," liberal historian Sean Wilentz reckons with the enormous, ongoing influence of the teflon president.
By Louis Bayard [ 2008-05-13 ]
The nation's leading foreign policy pundit finds the new Soviet Union.
Glenn Greenwald [ 2008-05-14 ]
An Obama supporter lashes out at political allies who've scorned Clinton's white working-class backers. It's worth reading.
Joan Walsh [ 2008-05-13 ]
Despite nearly impossible odds, Hillary Clinton pressed her case for the nomination with a victory speech in West Virginia. But the election still put her one step closer to ceding defeat.
By Mike Madden [ 2008-05-14 ]
Do DoD e-mails reveal the involvement of the White House, contrary to prior denials?
Glenn Greenwald [ 2008-05-13 ]
An outdated belief in the unconstrained use of force and less domestic debate is the centerpiece of the GOP candidate's national security worldview.
Glenn Greenwald [ 2008-05-12 ]
At a rally in Michigan on Wednesday night, John Edwards will end months of speculation and announce his support for Barack Obama.
Alex Koppelman [ 2008-05-14 ]
The former top aide to Donald Rumsfeld seeks to explain major discrepancies in his statements.
Glenn Greenwald [ 2008-05-12 ]
Author Nan Mooney argues that the middle class is slipping, and fixing it is going to take more than cutting out lattes.
By Katharine Mieszkowski [ 2008-05-14 ]
How can I live a good life, now that I've come out to my wife? What if I succumb to temptation?
By Cary Tennis [ 2008-05-12 ]
New documents obtained by the ACLU shed more light on the U.S. torture regime and how "actual journalism" works.
Glenn Greenwald [ 2008-05-14 ]
The Obama-McCain contest will hold up a mirror to America's soul.
By Gary Kamiya [ 2008-05-13 ]
A Houston teen arrives at prom in a skimpy outfit and leaves in handcuffs.
Kate Harding [ 2008-05-12 ]
He says we'll all be dead in 100 years so who cares if he pollutes the air!
By Cary Tennis [ 2008-05-13 ]
Hillary will likely fight to the bitter end -- but she should be grateful the media gave her a free pass. Plus: A Soap Opera legend, a disappearing Stevie and the Cream still rises
By Camille Paglia [ 2008-05-14 ]
He's a little crazy. Should I wait around for six years?
By Cary Tennis [ 2008-05-14 ]
After a prominent pro-choice group endorsed Barack Obama on Wednesday, some women -- including more than a dozen congresswomen -- strongly condemned the decision.
Alex Koppelman [ 2008-05-15 ]
A new report finds that 52 percent of female scientists in the private sector are dropping out of their fields. Why is this happening -- and what can we do about it?
Catherine Price [ 2008-05-13 ]
In another sign of the growing consensus that Barack Obama will be the Democratic nominee, one of the country's most influential pro-choice groups throws its support to him.
Alex Koppelman [ 2008-05-14 ]
A rape victim lobbies for mandatory DNA testing of anyone arrested for a violent crime.
James Hannaham [ 2008-05-13 ]
The Washington Post explores racism encountered by Obama volunteers, something the campaign may have preferred kept quiet, while bloggers on the right see liberal media bias.
Alex Koppelman [ 2008-05-13 ]
