Campaign Matters: Bloomberg Sounds Like Independent Candidate
Ditching his former Republican status, New York mayor positions himself as a presidential alternative.
The Online Beat: "Heckuva job, Alberto!"
Democracy for America and Robert Greenwald keep the heat on the Attorney General with their Impeach Gonzales campaign.
Capital Games: Obama for the Heart, Edwards for the Head?--UPDATED
In back-to-back speeches before thousands of progressive activists, Obama and Edwards display their different courtship styles.
The Notion: The Gates Inheritance
When Robert Gates, the former spymaster, came in from the cold as Secretary of Defense, what history did he bring with him?
The Notion: Sherrod Brown Now Opposes the "Torture Bill"
The Ohio Democrat now regrets his vote for the Military Commissions Act. Plus, a letter from Eli Pariser on MoveOn's fight to restore habeas corpus.
The Notion: Will McCain-Feingold Survive Another Court Test?
Thanks to Bush's conservative appointments, Supreme Court may soon overturn a key campaign finance decision.
The Notion: SiCKO Premiere
Michael Moore's new documentary honors 9/11 by asking tough questions about the health care industry.
The Notion: Failing With Fatah
For months the US government expensively trained and equipped the fighters that were easily routed by Hamas.
Editor's Cut: Blackstone Greed
Private equity robber barons are exploiting tax loopholes. It's time to close them--so we can rebuild our country and stop shafting the people.
The Online Beat: Dysfunctional Debate, Dysfunctional Policies
The Bush administration's blundering in the Middle East harms Palestine and Israel. Yet, most Democrats are cautious about raising complaints.
Capital Games: Libby Is Closer to Jail; Now Comes Neocon Pardon-mania
With a judge ruling Libby must go to prison pending his appeal, the Libby Lobby's campaign to pressure Bush to pardon Scooter will become a holy crusade.
ActNow!: Senate Weighs Workers' Rights--UPDATED
Lawmakers are poised to vote on the Employee Free Choice Act, the most important piece of labor legislation in decades.
The Online Beat: How to Restore Habeas Corpus
The Senate could patch the hole in the Constitution. But activists must get "strict-constructionist" Republicans to vote right.
