November 2008

The egos have landed By Simon Reynolds
Axl Rose and Kanye West dropped their larger-than-life albums this week. And one of them lives up to the hype. (11/29/2008)

In Barack we trust? By David Sirota
Obama campaigned on his personality and judgment and won. Now, like it or not, he isn't beholden to anyone. (11/29/2008)

Guns and bombs in booming India By Sandip Roy
Amid calls for a fierce crackdown on "potential terrorists," Indians strive to define the Mumbai attackers as "the other." (11/30/2008)

WayLay By Carol Lay
Notes from jury duty. (11/28/2008)

Luxury gifts for the foodie Alex Koppelman, Rebecca Traister
Give Spanish ham, drink California wine, and be merry! (11/28/2008)

Salon's 2008 gift guide
Need a little help with your holiday shopping? We've picked out more than 100 perfect gifts for even the fussiest people on your list. (11/28/2008)

Bargain gifts for the foodie Alex Koppelman, Rebecca Traister
Delicious stocking stuffers to stimulate the taste buds and liven up the kitchen. (11/28/2008)

Midrange gifts for the foodie Alex Koppelman, Rebecca Traister
Send your friends to culinary heaven with some artisanal cheese and avant-garde cookery. (11/28/2008)

D.I.Y. gift guide Amy Benfer
Forget the maddening crowds. Why not stay home and knit with Kelley Deal? (11/28/2008)

The struggle for control in Mumbai By Sascha Zastiral
On Friday, war with Islamist gunmen continued to rage in the Indian city's downtown. Some hostages are freed, but others have been found dead. (11/28/2008)

Mumbai, the NYT's revisionism, and lessons not learned Glenn Greenwald
The Times' Editorial Page blames the Bush administration for "blessing" the military coup against Hugo Chavez without mentioning that it did the same. Why does that matter? (11/28/2008)

Tom the Dancing Bug By Ruben Bolling
News of the Times: Kinich Ahau Index down 340! (11/27/2008)

How I seduced my neighbors into going green By James Glave
I didn't want to be an eco-jerk. So I consulted a "global warming negotiator." That's when the fun began. (11/27/2008)

From every mountainside By Anne Lamott
The miracle of this year's Thanksgiving. (11/27/2008)

Explosions heard as chaos continues in India By Spiegel staff
The attacks by Islamist gunmen continued to grip Mumbai on Thursday. The "Deccan Mujahideen" have claimed responsibility, but is the group homegrown or linked to a wider international network? (11/27/2008)

I'm grateful for Barack Obama Joan Walsh
My sappy Thanksgiving post got more serious as I watched the Mumbai tragedy unfold. (11/27/2008)

"Australia" By Stephanie Zacharek
Hugh Jackman is soulful and strapping in Baz Luhrmann's crazy mess of a movie -- but why won't Nicole Kidman's face move? (11/26/2008)

Damned for all time By Heather Havrilesky
In its last episode, "The Shield" drops the curtain on its groundbreaking dirty-cop tragedy. (11/26/2008)

The man who blew up America's closets Andrew O'Hehir
Sean Penn leaps to the front of the Oscar race with his uncanny invocation of the slain gay-rights leader. Gus Van Sant's vibrant biopic meets the challenge -- almost. (11/26/2008)

"Four Christmases" By Stephanie Zacharek
Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon help us make it through the holidays with this funny, gently subversive Christmas movie. (11/26/2008)

"Transporter 3" By Stephanie Zacharek
This action movie is packed with car chases and stylish fight scenes, but the real thrill is star Jason Statham. (11/26/2008)

The K Chronicles By Keith Knight
Why aren't we making the oil companies bail out U.S. automakers? (11/26/2008)

Facebook status update: I'm anorexic Tracy Clark-Flory
Pro-anorexia groups are spreading to the social networking site. (11/26/2008)

My son wants to give money to beggars -- but I give plenty at work! By Cary Tennis
It's not that I don't believe in helping others. I just don't believe in giving money to people on the street. (11/26/2008)

U.K. asks women to attack escort ads Tracy Clark-Flory
The government has enlisted the Women's Institute in its fight against sex trafficking. (11/26/2008)

In historic summit, first daughters meet at White House Katharine Mieszkowski
Bouncing on bed commences! (11/26/2008)

Is Obama president yet? By Mike Madden
And who's that other guy in the White House? As George Bush continues his vanishing act, Barack Obama steps into the spotlight, two months early, to calm a jittery nation. (11/27/2008)

Who's afraid of Obama's overreaching? Joan Walsh
The president-elect shouldn't squander his mandate reassuring conservatives about his economic plan. The real danger is in underreaching. (11/26/2008)

How I cope with the economic turndown By Garrison Keillor
With column revenues down, I must make some hard choices. I will now spend 15 minutes writing these 750 words. Thank you for your patience. (11/26/2008)

Detroit isn't dead yet By Edward McClelland
As Washington clashes over a Big Three bailout, it's ignoring the best cure to the automakers' ills: Universal healthcare. (11/26/2008)

Joe Klein's extreme revisionism Glenn Greenwald
The journalist who, in 2003, gushed that Mission Accomplished was "the coolest presidential image since Bill Pullman played the jet fighter pilot in the movie 'Independence Day'" tries to re-write his past. (11/26/2008)

How the media talks about torture and the rule of law Glenn Greenwald
By adopting the Bush administration's Orwellian euphemism, journalists helpfully justify even the most unjustified -- and illegal -- acts. (11/26/2008)

"Blame Joe the Turkey Slaughterer" Alex Koppelman
Sarah Palin's top ten excuses for her turkey pardoning fiasco. (11/26/2008)

Obama announces Economic Recovery Advisory Board Alex Koppelman
At his third press conference in three days, the president-elect names Paul Volcker and Austan Goolsbee to the board. (11/26/2008)

"Don't Ask, Don't Tell?" Don't ask Obama Vincent Rossmeier
Conflicting stories are coming out of the Obama team about when the new administration will seek to overturn the ban on gays serving openly in the military. (11/26/2008)

Is Pennsylvania ready for Sen. Matthews? Alex Koppelman
MSNBC's Chris Matthews, long rumored to be eyeing Arlen Specter's seat, reportedly met with state Democrats about a possible run. (11/26/2008)

Bush pardons turkey -- or was that Libby? Alex Koppelman
A little bit of pre-Thanksgiving fun. (11/26/2008)

The GOP's Southern problem Mark Schone, with research assistance by Gabriel Winant
The Republican Party is relying on a specific kind of Southern white person to shore up its power base, but that demographic can't be counted on for long. (11/26/2008)

NFL Week 13: Turkey picks King Kaufman
You're driving to Grandma's, not reading this, so let Queen Elizabeth worry about who's going to beat whom. (11/26/2008)

Ask the pilot By Patrick Smith
Leave the claw hammer at home, don't hog the overhead bins, keep cellphone chatter to a minimum and other tips to help smooth out your holiday travel experience. (11/26/2008)

"Winnie and Wolf" By James Hannaham
What if Hitler had a love child? A.N. Wilson's "Winnie and Wolf" is a chilling fictional tale of a clandestine affair. (11/25/2008)

This Modern World By Tom Tomorrow
They tried to warn us. If only we'd listened -- while there was still time! (11/25/2008)

Rock in a hard place Sarah Hepola
All-girl Saudi band shreds guitars -- and taboos. (11/25/2008)

Porn in a flash By Tracy Clark-Flory
A troubling surge in creepy "upskirt" photography has lawmakers in a twist -- and the body parts of women posted all over the Internet. (11/25/2008)

OMG, teens R "sexting" Tracy Clark-Flory
High school students are being punished for exchanging X-rated cellphone photos. (11/25/2008)

I hate my boss! By Cary Tennis
I can't believe the things she does! Should I just quit? But I can't find another job! (11/25/2008)

Pimps and hos in history class Judy Berman
A new program educates D.C.-area high schools about sexual violence and exploitation. (11/25/2008)

New man on Broadsheet Sarah Hepola
Congratulations to contributor Lynn Harris, who had a baby this week. (11/25/2008)

Talk about a stocking stuffer Amy Benfer
Who wouldn't want to unwrap "Mad Men's" Joan Holloway this holiday? (11/25/2008)

Blackwater vs. Blackbeard off the coast of Africa By Spiegel staff
Europe sends warships to stop pirates off of Somalia while Blackwater offers private security for hire to shipping companies. (11/25/2008)

Why churches fear gay marriage By Jeanne Carstensen
The crusade for Proposition 8 was fueled by the broken American family, explains gay Catholic author Richard Rodriguez. (11/25/2008)

Why Obama should end the "war on terror" By Gary Kamiya
Bush's infantile response to 9/11 has harmed our national interests for too long. It's time to declare it dead. (11/25/2008)

Widespread praise for Obama's new economic team Glenn Greenwald
Is the intensely positive reaction to the new Treasury Secretary and other key economic aides rational and healthy? (11/25/2008)

Exceptional news: John Brennan won't be CIA Director or DNI Glenn Greenwald
Obama's top intelligence adviser removes himself from consideration for a top post, citing the "firestorm in liberal blogs" over his support for Bush's detention and interrogation policies. (11/25/2008)

Not everything is peachy at Gates' Pentagon Gabriel Winant
The DOD has redefined combat-related disabilities, and seriously wounded vets are losing benefits. (11/25/2008)

Who will Bush pardon next? Alex Koppelman
President Bush pardons 14, but some big names are missing from the list -- tell us your thoughts about who'll get pardoned before his term is up. (11/25/2008)

More confusion in Coleman-Franken recount Alex Koppelman
As the process continues, the number of ballots challenged by the campaigns is growing, meaning it'll be even longer before we know who won. (11/25/2008)

California to probe Mormon pro-Prop. 8 donations Alex Koppelman
Advocacy group claims the church failed to fully report funds it spent on campaign against same-sex marriage. (11/25/2008)

Report: Gates to stay on at Defense Alex Koppelman
ABC News reports that Bush Defense Secretary Robert Gates will remain in the post for at least the first year of the Obama administration. (11/25/2008)

Impeach Bush to save the economy? Alex Koppelman
One newspaper columnist proposes a truly silly idea -- begin impeachment proceedings against President Bush now, in the belief this would actually help the economy. (11/26/2008)

Obama: Budget reform "not an option, it is an imperative" Alex Koppelman
In his second press conference in two days, the president-elect announced his nominee to head the Office of Management and Budget. (11/25/2008)

Palin to hit the trail for Chambliss Alex Koppelman
The GOP continues to pull out the big guns for Georgia Sen. Saxby Chambliss -- Sarah Palin will be campaigning for him on Monday. (11/25/2008)

The end of the daily King Kaufman
This column is changing its skin, so it's not goodbye, just thank you. (11/25/2008)

Big Think: Middle Eastern identity and writing
Porochista Khakpour, author of "Sons and Other Flammable Objects," discusses being Middle Eastern, being Iranian and being a writer. (11/24/2008)

Drinks, dancing, dinner, self-loathing Andrew O'Hehir
Director William Friedkin talks about revisiting his pre-Stonewall lightning rod "The Boys in the Band" -- and his peculiar role in the history of gay film. (11/24/2008)

Finale wrap-up: "True Blood" By Heather Havrilesky
The first season of HBO's "True Blood" ends with fried vampires, Bible thumpers and -- of course! -- even more unsolved mysteries. (11/24/2008)

Ask Pablo By Pablo Päster
Let's talk freight: Is it better to ship by train, truck or plane? (11/24/2008)

She went to Delamina Kate Harding
Finally, a jewelry retailer is marketing to women who want to buy their own damn baubles. (11/24/2008)

My 13-year-old niece is out of control By Cary Tennis
We took her in because her home life was unbearable. Now my home life is unbearable. (11/24/2008)

First comes baby, then comes marriage? Amy Benfer
California Democratic Rep. Linda Sanchez is just one of a new generation of PUPs -- adults who choose "planned unwed parenthood." (11/24/2008)

Barack Obama wants you (to spill your secrets) By Michael Martin
Prospective White House employees must cough up an unprecedented amount of detail about their online activity. Is the new administration being smart -- or scary? (11/24/2008)

Quote of the day Kate Harding
A soon-to-be-excommunicated Catholic priest on sexism. (11/24/2008)

Barack Obama, honeymoon killer? By Mike Madden
The Clintonites in his Cabinet, forgiveness for Lieberman, the creeping signs of centrism -- progressives aren't ready to panic, yet. (11/24/2008)

Ideology vs. pragmatism: Is one more important than the other? Glenn Greenwald
The eagerness to eliminate "ideology" and venerate "pragmatism" in politics is understandable, but it's neither possible nor desirable. (11/24/2008)

Ari Fleischer's big failure Joan Walsh
The Bush flack's much-hyped Freedom's Watch is going belly up. (11/24/2008)

Biden aide appointed to Senate Gabriel Winant
Ted Kaufman, a longtime aide to Joe Biden, will replace his old boss in the Senate, but is he just keeping Beau Biden's seat warm? (11/24/2008)

Obama officially announces economic team Alex Koppelman
At a press conference in Chicago, the president-elect says he's brought together some of the country's best minds to work on the economic crisis, but warns that recovery won't be easy. (11/24/2008)

Goode goes down -- maybe Gabriel Winant
Controversial Virginia Republican Rep. Virgil Goode has apparently lost his reelection fight by 745 votes, but he'll reportedly be asking for a recount. (11/24/2008)

Obama's Monday mantra: I'll get back to you Mike Madden
Barack Obama provides few details about an economic stimulus package in his second news conference since winning the election. (11/24/2008)

Who will Sean Hannity bully now? Alex Koppelman
Alan Colmes is leaving "Hannity & Colmes," the Fox News show he co-hosted. (11/24/2008)

Happy holidays from the EPA! Katharine Mieszkowski
Green tips from the agency that refuses to regulate greenhouse gases as pollutants. (11/24/2008)

Report: Susan Rice for UN ambassador Gabriel Winant
ABC reports that Susan Rice, a foreign policy advisor to Barack Obama, is likely his choice to be ambassador to the United Nations. (11/24/2008)

"Thank You, Sarah Palin" Alex Koppelman
A conservative PAC, the Our Country Deserves Better Committee, releases a Thanksgiving-themed pro-Palin ad. (11/24/2008)

Take me out to the (taxpayer-subsidized) ballgame Mike Madden
Some of the banks getting funds from the Wall Street bailout are also spending millions to put their names and logos on sports stadiums and jerseys (11/24/2008)

The Obama administration's newest faces Alex Koppelman
Christina Romer will reportedly chair the Council of Economic Advisers, and Jim Steinberg is said to be in line to be deputy secretary of state. (11/24/2008)

A quick look at the A-11 offense King Kaufman
Piedmont High doesn't get much of a chance to run its famous scheme in a first-round playoff loss. (11/24/2008)

On break Andrew Leonard
HTWW is closed for Thanksgiving week (11/24/2008)

I Like to Watch By Heather Havrilesky
The super friends of "Heroes" scramble to save the world -- and their show -- from annihilation, while "The Shield" prepares for a heart-stopping finale! (11/23/2008)

Progressive complaints about Obama's appointments Glenn Greenwald
The new President's positioning in the center-right of the Democratic Party isn't surprising. It's what he repeatedly made clear he intended to do. (11/23/2008)

The "integrity" of Andy McCarthy and National Review Glenn Greenwald
The magazine's "legal expert" writes a flagrantly inaccurate claim, and he and his Editor refuse to correct it when notified (11/23/2008)

20/20: Ashley Dupre, the girl next door Tracy Clark-Flory
In an exclusive Diane Sawyer interview, we're told that Spitzer's call girl is just like us. (11/22/2008)

Get over it, Clinton haters By Joe Conason
Obama's choice of rival Hillary Clinton for secretary of state shows his political wisdom. And the vetting suggests the Clintons -- surprise! -- have little to hide. (11/22/2008)

Tuning out the brain-dead megaphone By David Sirota
Pundits claim we're a center-right nation -- but polls show voters elected Obama to enact his progressive agenda. (11/22/2008)

Rabbit Bites: Rock 'n' roll
Buns tries to revamp "Rabbit Bites" with a dose of rock 'n' roll, and a few tweens. (11/21/2008)

"Bolt" By Stephanie Zacharek
This 3-D animated tale about a canine superhero is clever and action-packed -- but is it too culturally savvy for its own good? (11/21/2008)

"Twilight" By Stephanie Zacharek
Catherine Hardwicke's erotic vampire blockbuster finds the sweet spot where Gothic literature and the iPod meet. (11/21/2008)

Bauer power By Heather Havrilesky
Insurgents! Hand grenades! Torture! Fox's two-hour special "24: Redemption" offers a quick fix of Jack to hold us until the show's January premiere. (11/21/2008)

Strangers in a strange land Andrew O'Hehir
Shot over 23 years, Ellen Kuras' haunting Oscar contender "The Betrayal" follows a Laotian immigrant family's agonizing American odyssey. (11/21/2008)

WayLay By Carol Lay
The mystery of the chili rellenos. (11/21/2008)

Secretary of awesome Sarah Hepola, Rebecca Traister
Our formal response to the news that Hillary Clinton accepted the secretary of state position? It's about damn time. (11/21/2008)

I stole my lover's pot while he was sleeping By Cary Tennis
Oh my God, why did I do that? Do I have to confess? (11/21/2008)

Vhat vomen vant Kate Harding
Why are women so drawn to vampires in fiction? If you said, "tired stereotypes about female desire," you got it. (11/21/2008)

Take that, HHS! Tracy Clark-Flory
Sens. Hillary Clinton and Patty Murray fight back against an attack on women's reproductive healthcare. (11/21/2008)

Is it OK to be liberal again, instead of progressive? By Michael Lind
Come out of the closet, liberals. Stop using the fashionable euphemism "progressive" and relaunch the old, tarnished L-word. (11/21/2008)

Rescue schools and hospitals first, then build light rail By Mike Davis
New infrastructure will become so many bridges to nowhere unless Obama saves human-needs budgets and public-sector jobs. (11/21/2008)

The list of the governments that have persecuted journalists Glenn Greenwald
The Washington Post hails those reporters who face grave danger from the Taliban and the governments of Cuba, Uganda, Zimbabwe and the U.S. (11/21/2008)

Report: Obama ready to announce economic team Alex Koppelman
The president-elect will reportedly be rolling out some big names Monday, including Tim Geithner at Treasury, Bill Richardson at Commerce and Larry Summers in the White House. (11/21/2008)

Clinton to accept nomination? Alex Koppelman
The New York Times says Hillary Clinton has decided she's ready to become secretary of state; the Clinton camp says nothing's final yet. (11/21/2008)

Obama daughters going to Sidwell Friends Gabriel Winant
Sasha and Malia Obama are following in Chelsea Clinton's footsteps, and Salon's cadre of Quaker-trained writers are as pleased as sober-minded ascetics can be. (11/21/2008)

Report: Clinton nomination all but done deal Alex Koppelman
Multiple outlets report that, barring some unforeseen development, President-elect Obama will nominate Hillary Clinton to be secretary of state shortly after Thanksgiving. (11/21/2008)

Franken keeps gaining on Coleman Alex Koppelman
With the recount in their race entering its third day, the gap between Minnesota Republican Sen. Norm Coleman and challenger Al Franken is now even smaller. (11/21/2008)

Happy Thanksgiving, from Sarah Palin Alex Koppelman
Alaska's governor probably could have chosen a better backdrop for the press conference she gave after "pardoning" one turkey. (11/21/2008)

Mukasey checks out of hospital Alex Koppelman
The attorney general, who collapsed while giving a speech on Thursday night, says he's feeling fine and that tests came back with good results. (11/21/2008)

Obama looking at retired four-stars for key posts Vincent Rossmeier
Retired Marine Corps Gen. James L. Jones and Navy Adm. Dennis C. Blair are rumored to be Obama's top choices for top national security positions. (11/21/2008)

Another reason for Obama to ditch his BlackBerry Alex Koppelman
Verizon employees reportedly accessed the President-elect's old cell phone records. (11/21/2008)

NFL Week 12: Big-game picks King Kaufman
It's rivalry week on campus, but as great as Auburn-Alabama might be, how can it compete with Texans-Browns? Wait, let us rephrase that ... (11/21/2008)

Mussina's magic number King Kaufman
If the retiring Yankee doesn't make the Hall of Fame, it shouldn't be because he failed to win 300 games. (11/21/2008)

The bad mom bench
You try and try, but sometimes, you just may have to give up your Parent of the Year tiara. Members of Salon's Table Talk community explain. (11/21/2008)

Obama makes the smart pick for Treasury: Dow goes wild Andrew Leonard
The man who warned in 2006 about the potential downside to modern financial innovation gets the job of fixing a big, fat mess. (11/21/2008)

Ask the pilot By Patrick Smith
Winding up the safest seven years in modern aviation history. Plus: A federal task force weighs in on tarmac delays. (11/21/2008)

The Citigroup lesson: Big is not necessarily better Andrew Leonard
As the financial giant staggers, can someone remind us again why repealing Glass-Steagall was a good idea? (11/21/2008)

How to think positively about a crashing stock market Andrew Leonard
Who cares if right now hedge fund investors want all their money back? Sooner or later, they'll change their minds. (11/21/2008)

The funnyman
The unsung hero of "Saturday Night Live" sets our inner geek aflame. (11/20/2008)

The Chinese superstar
A badminton bad boy who is a demon with a shuttlecock -- but has the smile of an angel. (11/20/2008)

The HBO "It Boy"
This Swedish actor has a whiff of arrogance, as if he thinks he's superior to the rest of us. Maybe he is. (11/20/2008)

The coed dreamboat
He's America's first bona-fide Indian-American movie star -- and a darn hot one at that. (11/20/2008)

The top chef
A Renaissance man with a tireless work ethic, an aesthetic in the kitchen and piercing blue eyes. (11/20/2008)

What's behind the "WALL-E" cult? Andrew O'Hehir
Is Pixar's Chaplin-meets-Kubrick robot romance really the best animated film ever? Plus: Answers to our "Sukiyaki Western Django" quiz revealed! (11/20/2008)

The Sexiest Man Living 2008 By Salon staff
He is a rogue, a gentleman and a brilliant actor. We loved him through good times and (very) bad, and we're so glad he's back. (11/20/2008)

The commander in chief
The compassionate and surprisingly funny politician who won our hearts -- and our votes. (11/20/2008)

The indie heartthrob
The Ivy-educated, button-cute musician who rocks our world with songs about the serial comma. (11/20/2008)

The entrepreneur
The swaggering MC every woman wants to bang and every man wants to be. (11/20/2008)

The Olympic diver
An astonishing athlete with his priorities (and his Speedo) in the right place. (11/20/2008)

The debonair novelist
He's an award-winning writer who wrings humor from chaos. His dreamy eyes don't hurt. (11/20/2008)

The rugged intellectual
A leading man with smarts, toughness and true versatility. (11/20/2008)

The activist
A do-gooder who fights for civil rights and the environment -- and looks like he wandered straight off a Ralph Lauren shoot. (11/20/2008)

The Latin lover
A powerhouse actor who happens to be off-the-charts attractive, not to mention real. (11/20/2008)

The high-school boyfriend
He's the brainy, tongue-tied movie star who's cleaning up as his generation's John Cusack. (11/20/2008)

Beyond rescue By Heather Havrilesky
As his book "Why We Suck" hits the shelves, Denis Leary talks about lazy parenting, the media storm surrounding his views on autism, and the omnipotence of Oprah. (11/20/2008)

Tom the Dancing Bug By Ruben Bolling
News of the Times: U.S. to bail out federal government! (11/20/2008)

I asked my wealthy brother if he was getting a prenup; his new wife is furious
I thought discussing it was reasonable. She says I'm invading her privacy. (11/20/2008)

Sex and power in the age of Obama Judy Berman
Katha Pollitt and a panel of experts discuss the changing landscape of reproductive freedom, LGBT rights and the discourse of desire. But where are all the young women? (11/20/2008)

Dudes try "dating Darwinism" Tracy Clark-Flory
An author argues that angry young men are becoming assholes to try to get women. (11/20/2008)

U.K.: All johns potential rapists Tracy Clark-Flory
New laws would criminalize sex-for-pay with trafficked women, and invalidate claims of ignorance. (11/20/2008)

The GOP's problem? It's not right-wing enough By Mike Madden
The House Republicans' newly elected leaders hail from the most ideologically conservative bloc in their ranks. (11/20/2008)

A document saved from the Army's shredder
A soldier who was ordered to shred documents about two soldiers killed in an apparent friendly fire incident rescued some of the paperwork and provided it to Salon. (11/20/2008)

New friendly fire coverup: Army shreds files on dead soldiers By Mark Benjamin
Hours after Salon revealed evidence that two Americans were killed by a U.S. tank, not enemy fire, military officials destroyed papers on the men. (11/20/2008)

An unpardonable use of power By Sen. Russ Feingold
If President Bush cares about his place in history, he should think twice before issuing pardons that call his judgment, and the integrity of the rule of law, into question. (11/20/2008)

Trust Obama on Clinton Joan Walsh
If he picks her as secretary of state, she's the right choice. (11/20/2008)

Five detainees ordered released "forthwith" after seven years at Guantanamo Glenn Greenwald
If the U.S. Congress had its way, these men would continue to be imprisoned despite there being no evidence of their guilt. (11/20/2008)

Franken gains on Coleman Alex Koppelman
With the recount in their race 18 percent complete, Al Franken has narrowed Norm Coleman's lead to 174 votes. (11/20/2008)

Prop. 8 heading to court Alex Koppelman
The California Supreme Court will take up legal challenges to the voter initiative, which banned same-sex marriages in the state. (11/20/2008)

Waxman beats Dingell in House Energy Committee race Alex Koppelman
In a close vote, House Democrats chose Henry Waxman over longtime chair John Dingell; the move could have broad implications for energy and environmental policies. (11/20/2008)

The right's bogus Fairness Doctrine fears Alex Koppelman
Conservatives have been warning for almost two years that Democrats intend to censor talk radio, but the conspiracy they see is only imaginary. (11/20/2008)

The homosexual agenda -- is your town next? Gabriel Winant
A DVD produced by the American Family Association warns of one town it says is "becoming the San Francisco of Arkansas." (11/20/2008)

What caused the financial crisis? The war on Christmas Vincent Rossmeier
In the Wall Street Journal, of all places, Daniel Henninger proposes an alternative theory to explain the ongoing economic meltdown. (11/20/2008)

Antiwar groups wary of Obama picks Andrew Burmon
Rumors about the Obama Cabinet have some activists worrying that the president-elect might not live up to their expectations. (11/20/2008)

Welcome to the playoffs: Bye King Kaufman
Oakland A's owner Lew Wolff has an idea for shortening the baseball postseason. A bad one. (11/20/2008)

Tough times: Do you need to jet-pool? King Kaufman
Sports are fertile ground for making that brilliant coinage a part of everyday speech. (11/20/2008)

Ocho Cinco and you King Kaufman
Finally, some good news about the NFL Network: You don't have it so you'll miss the Bengals-Steelers game, just like Chad Johnson. (11/20/2008)

Sen. James Inhofe calls out Andrew Leonard Andrew Leonard
The environmentalist's worst nightmare rails against the proposal that fuel economy standards be part of any auto bailout. And he blames me. (11/20/2008)

Like a phoenix, Orange County rises again Andrew Leonard
Out of the ashes of the subprime meltdown -- new life: An FDIC headquarters for managing the shutdown of failed financial institutions (11/20/2008)

Worst of all possible bailouts? Andrew Leonard
A deal to keep automakers afloat might be in the offing, but appears to do little to solve economic problems that are getting worse by the second. (11/20/2008)

Democratic leadership: No bailout for Detroit Andrew Leonard
Call it TARP fallout: Reid, Pelosi demand a "viable plan" for survival before any rescue for the auto industry. (11/20/2008)

As goes Detroit, so goes the Dow Andrew Leonard
For the second consecutive day, stock indexes drop 5 percent. Is it a case of the no bailout blues? (11/20/2008)

Cheap oil's victims Andrew Leonard
For Hugo Chavez, Vladimir Putin, and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, sub-$50 oil is a disaster. But don't cheer too loud (11/21/2008)

Was this the greatest football game ever? Andrew O'Hehir
OK, maybe not. But "Harvard Beats Yale 29-29" still spins an improbable, Fitzgerald-meets-Updike yarn about two elite schools, a turbulent year and an unbelievable ending. (11/19/2008)

The K Chronicles By Keith Knight
How to curb binge drinking on campus. (11/19/2008)

God enough By Steve Paulson
We should see the ceaseless creativity of nature as sacred, argues biologist Stuart Kauffman, despite what Richard Dawkins might say. (11/19/2008)

Does my "Fountainhead" turn you on, baby? Abby Margulies
Online dating for the young objectivist. (11/19/2008)

Should Michelle Obama's booty be off-limits? Sarah Hepola
A round table discussion on Erin Aubry Kaplan's controversial piece about the "assets" of our future first lady. (11/19/2008)

Dude, Granny used all the hot water! Amy Benfer
As recession looms, the intergenerational family makes a comeback. (11/19/2008)

A real-life video game heroine Tracy Clark-Flory
Mary Flanagan creates feminist-minded video games for girls. Watch out, Lara Croft. (11/19/2008)

"I'm not a feminist, but there's gender bias on TV" Lynn Harris
Poll: Sexism bad. F-word worse? (11/19/2008)

Antiabortion ... pro-reality? Lynn Harris
New "middle-ground" effort "causing a fissure" in the movement. (11/19/2008)

Ten picks for Obama's Supreme Court By Justin Jouvenal
With as many as three justices expected to retire, Obama may have the opportunity to reshape the conservative-leaning court. Our experts eye the candidates. (11/19/2008)

Come back, Joe. All is forgiven By Mike Madden
Did McCain sidekick Joe Lieberman receive a nuclear wedgie or a warm, welcoming hug from Senate Democrats? (11/19/2008)

The snow shovel is the secret of happiness By Garrison Keillor
Winter is what we were meant for. Even we older guys in heart-attack country attack the snowdrifts for the sheer heroism of it. (11/19/2008)

Preliminary facts and thoughts about Eric Holder Glenn Greenwald
Is Obama's likely nominee for Attorney General an encouraging sign for advocates of the Constitution and the rule of law? (11/19/2008)

Salon Radio: Scott Horton on war crimes prosecutions Glenn Greenwald
Should Bush officials be prosecuted for their torture programs, and how could this be done? (11/19/2008)

Report: Daschle to head HHS Alex Koppelman
Roll Call reports that Barack Obama offered former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle a post as Health and Human Services secretary, and Daschle accepted. (11/19/2008)

Ted Stevens concedes Gabriel Winant
In a statement released Wednesday, the veteran Senator from Alaska acknowledged that he'd been defeated by Democrat Mark Begich. (11/19/2008)

Confirmed: Daschle gets HHS job Mike Madden
Tom Daschle, the former Senate Democratic leader -- and an early Obama supporter -- will be nominated to be Health and Human Services secretary. (11/19/2008)

McCain wins! (In Missouri) Alex Koppelman
More than two weeks after Election Day, the Associated Press finally calls the state and its 11 Electoral College votes for John McCain. (11/19/2008)

Will she or won't she? The latest Clinton rumors Alex Koppelman
Stories continue to flood in about Hillary Clinton being tapped as secretary of state; Bill Clinton is said to be cooperating with the vetting process. (11/19/2008)

Somewhere a bald eagle is coughing... Katharine Mieszkowski
Even EPA managers are balking at the Bush administration's plans to weaken clean-air regulations around national parks. (11/20/2008)

Napolitano for Homeland Security? Mike Madden
CNN reports -- and Arizona political observers gossip -- that Gov. Janet Napolitano is Barack Obama's pick for DHS. (11/20/2008)

Everyone went down to Georgia Andrew Burmon
Democrats might find their 60th Senate seat in Georgia, but Saxby Chambliss and the GOP are putting up a fight. (11/20/2008)

Conservative columnist tells GOP to give up on God Vincent Rossmeier
Kathleen Parker -- who took heat for daring to criticize Sarah Palin -- is now deriding evangelicals and their hold on the Republican Party. (11/19/2008)

Al-Qaida deputy insults Obama Alex Koppelman
Ayman al-Zawhri says Barack Obama is "the direct opposite of honorable black Americans" like Malcolm X. (11/19/2008)

McCain vs. Napolitano in 2010?
John McCain will reportedly run for re-election, but he might face stiffer competition than usual. (11/19/2008)

Bill O'Reilly is very afraid of San Francisco Jeanne Carstensen
The drug- and homeless-infested city portrayed in a Fox report shows what the whole country will become under Obama. (11/19/2008)

Shameless self-promotion King Kaufman
Kaufman on "The Bob Edwards Show" Thursday. (11/19/2008)

The coach in waiting King Kaufman
Texas makes defensive coordinator Will Muschamp the Lone Star State's Prince Charles. (11/19/2008)

A California earthquake shocks Detroit Andrew Leonard
More bad news for automakers? California's Henry Waxman wins a preliminary vote to unseat Michigan's John Dingell as chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. (11/19/2008)

Why the South opposes a bailout for Detroit Andrew Leonard
Republican senators like Alabama's Richard Shelby represent states with thriving, non-union, foreign-owned auto industries. (11/19/2008)

Another day, another heart-stopping Dow plummet Andrew Leonard
What could explain the latest market swoon? Let us count the ways (11/19/2008)

Why does a solar power company want a piece of GM? Andrew Leonard
Analysts are scoffing at SolarWorld's bid for Opel. But maybe the rest of us should be cheering (11/19/2008)

Is ovary storage a lifestyle choice?
Tracy Clark-Flory on a new procedure to delay motherhood. (11/18/2008)

Oscar's documentary problem, cont. Andrew O'Hehir
Herzog, "Man on Wire" and "Trouble the Water" make Academy shortlist, but "Order of Myths," "Unforeseen," "Roman Polanski" and "Gonzo" are out. (11/18/2008)

This Modern World By Tom Tomorrow
The end of history again. (11/18/2008)

Ovary freezing: A feminist cure-all? Tracy Clark-Flory
Scientists suggest that women in their 20s will store an ovary and re-implant it after climbing the corporate ladder. (11/18/2008)

Guns, roses and gay rights Judy Berman
In a new video, Slash and wife Perla Hudson speak up for same-sex marriage. (11/18/2008)

A woman > her hymen Tracy Clark-Flory
A French court denies a marriage annulment on the grounds that virginity is not an "essential quality" of a woman. (11/18/2008)

Single mother asks: Is my son toy-deprived? Katharine Mieszkowski
Author Nan Mooney reflects on what she can't afford to give her child. (11/18/2008)

First lady got back By Erin Aubry Kaplan
I'm a black woman who never thought I'd see a powerful, beautiful female with a body like mine in the White House. Then I saw Michelle Obama -- and her booty! (11/18/2008)

Has there been too much bipartisanship or too little? Glenn Greenwald
The reward Joe Lieberman will receive today is justified by the claimed need for more bipartisanship harmony. Is it even possible to have more than we have now? (11/18/2008)

The Obama effect By Gary Kamiya
Iraq's approval of the security pact shows that Obama's diplomatic approach is already paying dividends. Now, he must talk to Iran. (11/18/2008)

Should Obama chase Osama? By Juan Cole
On Sunday the president-elect told "60 Minutes" he wants to capture or kill bin Laden. Is he setting himself up for failure? (11/18/2008)

Buchanan: The Kos crowd deserves a Cabinet pick Joan Walsh
Why does a conservative seem to respect the Democratic left more than many Democrats? Plus: Pick Hillary, or don't, but get it over with! (11/18/2008)

Bush political appointees moving to career jobs Gabriel Winant
So far, 20 have "burrowed" into permanent civil service positions, avoiding eventual replacement by the Obama administration. (11/18/2008)

Lieberman to keep chairmanship Alex Koppelman
Senate Democrats voted to give Joe Lieberman a slap on the wrist for his support of John McCain, and let him come off as the victor at the press conference at which the decision was announced. (11/18/2008)

Report: Holder will get attorney general nod Alex Koppelman
Newsweek reports that Barack Obama has offered Eric Holder, a former deputy attorney general, the job; Holder would be the first African American to lead the DOJ. (11/18/2008)

Despite setback, Franken has reason for optimism Gabriel Winant
His attempt to stop certification of the results in his race against Sen. Norm Coleman failed, but a study suggests Al Franken will pick up votes in the recount. (11/18/2008)

Lieberman decision pits Dean against liberal blogosphere Vincent Rossmeier
The outgoing DNC chair says he's "fine" with the vote regarding Joe Lieberman because the result is what President-elect Barack Obama wanted. (11/18/2008)

Who'll replace Obama, Biden, Clinton in the Senate? Gabriel Winant
With two -- maybe even three -- Democratic Senate seats opening up, we take a look at the field of potential successors. (11/18/2008)

Senate Dems set to vote on Lieberman Alex Koppelman
For the moment, it appears that the self-proclaimed "Independent Democrat" will keep his committee chairmanship, but lose his spot at the head of a subcommittee. (11/18/2008)

Stevens expulsion vote pushed back Alex Koppelman
Republican Senators are waiting on the results of the Alaska Senate race before deciding on Ted Stevens' future. (11/18/2008)

Begich beats Stevens in Alaska Mike Madden
Convicted felon Ted Stevens finally loses his reelection bid in Alaska, two weeks late and on his 85th birthday. (11/19/2008)

Pujols first, daylight second King Kaufman
The Cardinals slugger was so good, MVP voters couldn't figure out a way to deny him the award. (11/18/2008)

BCS goes to "pay TV" King Kaufman
Long-feared apocalypse for sports fans, a major championship on cable, is just a routine business deal. (11/18/2008)

The global economy and Detroit Andrew Leonard
One of the last bright spots of the U.S. economy -- export growth -- is dimming. So maybe it's not such a great idea to let domestic automakers fend for themselves. (11/18/2008)

137 pages of Wayne County foreclosures Andrew Leonard
How long will the list get if the Big Three automakers collapse? (11/18/2008)

The perils of cheap oil Andrew Leonard
Enjoy your trips to the gas pump while you can. It won't be long until the energy crisis is back, bigger and better than ever. (11/18/2008)

The high priest of the Royal Hawaiian Mint Andrew Leonard
Mint your own currency, or roll your own doobie? Choices, choices ... (11/18/2008)

Big Think: The evolution of Indian culture
The consul general of India, Neelam Deo, on Bollywood, classical art forms and what Americans should know about her country. (11/17/2008)

Bill Ayers talks back
An interview with the former Weatherman (and Obama's "terrorist pal") about regrets, the '60s and how the GOP attack ads just didn't work. (11/17/2008)

Interview with a vampire's director By Thomas Rogers
Catherine Hardwicke discusses her eagerly awaited movie "Twilight" and why "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" doesn't matter. (11/17/2008)

Malcolm Gladwell's secrets of success By Louis Bayard
Bill Gates and the Beatles owe their genius to nurture not nature, argues the acclaimed "Tipping Point" author. It's a nice theory. (11/17/2008)

Stereotype relief, not just pain relief Kate Harding
Motrin ads cause a huge headache. (11/17/2008)

The Obamas on "60 Minutes" Rebecca Traister
These are a few of our favorite things. (11/17/2008)

R.I.P. Playgirl Tracy Clark-Flory
Goodbye to the only nudie mag for women -- it seems we hardly knew ye. (11/17/2008)

What the hell, Helen? Kate Harding
For the second time in three months, Helen Mirren delivers a cringe-worthy quote about rape. (11/17/2008)

Bill Ayers talks back By Walter Shapiro
Sarah Palin called him a terrorist, Barack Obama called him an acquaintance. A Salon editor who knew Ayers back when talks to the ex-Weather Underground member turned Republican talking point. (11/17/2008)

The mind of the Democratic leadership Glenn Greenwald
Rahm Emanuel told a Democratic congressman that it is "good" when he infuriates his supporters by voting for Bush policies. (11/17/2008)

GOP not playing "Minnesota nice" with Franken By Joe Conason
Republicans have flooded the airwaves with baseless propaganda to discredit the Coleman-Franken recount in advance. (11/17/2008)

Focus on the Family is coming to town Alex Koppelman
The right-wing Christian organization is preparing a list of "Christmas-friendly," "Christmas-negligent" and "Christmas-offensive" retailers. (11/17/2008)

Huckabee doesn't hold back in new book Gabriel Winant
The former GOP presidential contender has some harsh words for religious leaders who didn't back him, and for rival Mitt Romney. (11/17/2008)

Palin to speak at CPAC Gabriel Winant
Sarah Palin has confirmed that she will appear at the 2009 Conservative Political Action Conference, a required stop for Republican presidential candidates. (11/17/2008)

Giuliani for governor of 9/11? Alex Koppelman
Rudy Giuliani won't rule out a run to become governor of New York -- or a second try for the presidency. (11/17/2008)

Gingrich: Palin won't be "de facto leader" of GOP Alex Koppelman
The former speaker of the House says Sarah Palin will be "a significant player," but one of many. (11/17/2008)

Vetting [Bill] Clinton Alex Koppelman
The talk concerning the possibility that Hillary Clinton will be named secretary of state now centers on her husband and his work. (11/17/2008)

Obama, McCain meet Alex Koppelman
The two former rivals, joined by Rahm Emanuel and Lindsey Graham, sat down together in Chicago on Monday. (11/17/2008)

Georgia Dem's new ad features Obama Alex Koppelman
Jim Martin, who's facing incumbent Sen. Saxby Chambliss in a runoff, uses his spot to tie himself to the president-elect. (11/17/2008)

Steelers clock management caused mess King Kaufman
Had Pittsburgh been smarter about time, there would have been no last Chargers play for the officials to screw up. (11/17/2008)

Bad ending? You bet King Kaufman
Maybe the fix wasn't in for the Steelers not to cover against the Chargers, but if it had been, the end could have looked the same. (11/17/2008)

The bad economics of stopping gay marriage Andrew Leonard
Focus on the Family spends half a million in support of Proposition 8, then announces a big round of layoffs. (11/17/2008)

Phil Gramm's legacy Andrew Leonard
In an alternate universe, the former senator's deregulatory baggage could be much scarier. (11/17/2008)

Where did all the wealth go? Andrew Leonard
A YouTube trip down memory lane with one economic forecaster who got it all exactly right. (11/17/2008)

I Like to Watch By Heather Havrilesky
Three cheers for ordinary people! "Friday Night Lights" shines on brilliantly in its third season, while the fifth season of "Grey's Anatomy" proves its staying power. (11/16/2008)

Marty Peretz's assistant is the latest to be elected spokesperson for the Moderate Americans Glenn Greenwald
How do people with extremist, unpopular views convince themselves that they speak for the average American? (11/16/2008)

John Brennan and Bush's interrogation/detention policies Glenn Greenwald
Examining the actual record of Obama's top adviser for intelligence policy (11/16/2008)

Teen tarts, sleeping nubiles -- and Harry Andrew O'Hehir
A wrenching, sexy marriage drama from the new Ireland. Plus: Potter fans go berserk, and a dose of arty, self-indulgent Euro-erotica. (11/15/2008)

Replacing Poehler Judy Berman
With the election over and their star cast member out of the picture, "SNL" hires two new female players. (11/15/2008)

I can has cheezburger ... and pathos? By Jay Dixit
The lolcats, the Internet's most famous felines, may be hilarious. But in their yearning, I see nothing less than the tragedy of the human condition. (11/15/2008)

Bush sets free-trade trap for Obama By David Sirota
The outgoing president wants to spur Democratic infighting by attaching an agreement with Colombia to the economic stimulus package. Obama should say, "no deal." (11/15/2008)

Bateman: CBS dishes on the Obama girls
"Disney is sensing that these are the cutest things out there right now and they would love to have them on the show." (11/14/2008)

"Quantum of Solace"
Stephanie Zacharek and Andrew O'Hehir discuss past and present James Bonds. (11/14/2008)

Atom: Bush's exit interview
How does he respond to those people who say he is the worst president ever? (11/14/2008)

"A Christmas Tale" By Stephanie Zacharek
This magical French film captures the way people sometimes feel the most lost within the context of their own families. (11/14/2008)

"Quantum of Solace" By Stephanie Zacharek
Daniel Craig is the scrappiest Bond ever -- and the most soulful. (11/14/2008)

It's the "feel-strange" family movie of the season! Andrew O'Hehir
Director Arnaud Desplechin talks about Hitchcock, Bergman, "Knocked Up," the "Scranton" of France and the superstar French cast he assembled in "A Christmas Tale." (11/14/2008)

WayLay By Carol Lay
Meetings with fate. (11/14/2008)

I'm restless and creative but don't know where to begin By Cary Tennis
I see this dazzling world full of art and fun -- how do I connect to it? (11/14/2008)

"WTF" of the day Judy Berman
What does a woman in lingerie and heels have to do with organ donation? (11/14/2008)

Bloggers, journalists and Sarah Palin's ignorance Kate Harding
Is Sarah Palin really that dumb? The world may never know (11/14/2008)

Girls skip school after acid attack Tracy Clark-Flory
Students don't show after classmates were burned and blinded by militants. (11/14/2008)

Can Republicans come back from their "thumpin'"? By Thomas Schaller
Three conservatives plot the future of the GOP, and handicap the chances of Sarah Palin and other 2012 contenders. (11/14/2008)

Awaiting Obama's top lieutenants By Walter Shapiro
Will it be Chuck Hagel, or even Hillary Clinton, for secretary of state? Will Bob Gates stay at the Pentagon? Obama's national security team remains mostly top secret. (11/14/2008)

A positive aspect of the Bush legacy Glenn Greenwald
The international community has an important new motivating tool: Telling world leaders they'll "be like Bush" if they pursue aggression and tyranny. (11/14/2008)

Obama, McCain to meet Alex Koppelman
The two former rivals will talk at President-elect Obama's transition headquarters in Chicago on Monday. (11/14/2008)

Secretary of State Clinton? Alex Koppelman
Talk that Hillary Clinton might be under serious consideration for the job appears to be more than just rumor-mongering. (11/14/2008)

Quote of the day Vincent Rossmeier
Even as he battles for his Senate seat, Republican Saxby Chambliss finds time to knock Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens. (11/14/2008)

S.C. priest: No communion if you voted Obama Alex Koppelman
"Voting for a pro-abortion politician when a plausible pro-life alternative exits constitutes material cooperation with intrinsic evil," the priest said in a letter to parishioners. (11/14/2008)

Stevens' prospects dim; can Dems get 60? Alex Koppelman
It's looking less and less likely that Sen. Ted Stevens will win his re-election battle, but Democrats probably won't get that filibuster-proof majority. (11/14/2008)

January 20? But that's forever from now! Gabriel Winant
The economy stinks, the war goes on, and Bush is still here; do we really have to wait until January 20? (11/14/2008)

Report: Obama offered Clinton Sec. State job Alex Koppelman
In their meeting, the president-elect reportedly offered his former rival a position as his secretary of state. (11/14/2008)

Let them eat quail Alex Koppelman
The menu for "the dinner in honor of the summit on financial markets and the world economy" wasn't thought out very well. (11/14/2008)

Palin doesn't rule out Senate run Vincent Rossmeier
"My life is in God's hands," Sarah Palin told one interviewer. (11/14/2008)

NFL Week 11: Vacation picks King Kaufman
No more bye weeks. Everyone works for the rest of the year. Unless the Browns call in sick. (11/14/2008)

Ask the pilot By Patrick Smith
Tedium in the age of terror: 9/11, Martin Amis and the real legacy of Mohamed Atta. (11/14/2008)

For Obama and the economy, it's 60 votes or bust Andrew Leonard
It's a strange way to run a country -- the Obama administration's success or failure may depend on two Republicans from Maine (11/14/2008)

Michael "Liar's Poker" Lewis comes home Andrew Leonard
He shined an embarrassing light on investment banking in the 1980s. This week, he does it again, with bells on (11/14/2008)

Bateman: Al-Jazeera on the Bush era
And will Barack Obama fulfill the high expectations of his presidency? (11/13/2008)

The new first family
Rebecca Traister examines what life might be like for the new first family, and especially Michelle Obama. (11/13/2008)

Why "Scarface" is f-ing great By Louis Bayard
De Palma's '80s cult classic is trash, many scoff. But the lowdown, seedy movie with Al Pacino as a Cuban thug influenced pop culture from gangsta rap to "Miami Vice." (11/13/2008)

Tom the Dancing Bug By Ruben Bolling
Nov. 5, 2008. (11/13/2008)

Pregnant man preggers again Sarah Hepola
Apparently, some people really like attention. And babies! (11/13/2008)

Va-va-voom hair and Rick Perry's jerk factor Sarah Hepola
A round table on Palin's first national press conference: "Conflicted about your prize pony much, GOP?" (11/13/2008)

"To stop women's silent suffering" Phyllis Chesler
Feminist royalty toasts the late Barbara Seaman -- sometimes shocking activist, controversial author and staunch women's health advocate. (11/13/2008)

Sarah Palin thanks the young girls at her rallies Rebecca Traister
Predicts one of them will be president someday. (11/13/2008)

How can I not know what I am feeling? By Cary Tennis
If I'd been more honest with myself and with her, maybe we wouldn't have broken up. (11/13/2008)

Proposition 8 made me quit the Mormon church By Jodi Mardesich
I have been a Mormon my whole life. But after the church's campaign of hatred to ban gay marriage, I finally renounced my membership. (11/13/2008)

Why Palin still matters Tracy Clark-Flory
Andrew Sullivan argues that we have to understand why she was selected so we can stop it from happening again. (11/13/2008)

Obama's plans for probing Bush torture By Mark Benjamin
President Bush could pardon officials involved in brutal interrogations -- but he may also face a sweeping investigation under the new president. (11/13/2008)

A permanent Democratic majority? By Alex Koppelman
Hispanic voters played a pivotal role in this election. If current trends continue, they may turn other parts of the country as blue as they just turned New Mexico. (11/13/2008)

Post-partisan harmony vs. the rule of law Glenn Greenwald
A clear consensus is emerging: Obama shouldn't jeopardize all the important things he has to do by investigating crimes committed by Bush officials. (11/13/2008)

How do you solve a problem like Joe Lieberman? Joan Walsh
A great debate between Rachel Maddow and Evan Bayh lays out the stakes, for both sides. (11/14/2008)

Schumer accuses GOP of trying to muck up Minn. recount Gabriel Winant
Norm Coleman's lead over Al Franken is shrinking, and the recount hasn't even started yet; Republicans cry foul, but are they just trying to derail the count? (11/13/2008)

Barbara Boxer aide charged in porn case Gabriel Winant
A "high-level" aide to California Sen. Barbara Boxer was charged last week with possessing and distributing child pornography. (11/13/2008)

Begich takes lead over Stevens Alex Koppelman
The latest round of votes counted erases Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens' advantage over his Democratic challenger. (11/13/2008)

Palin holds a press conference -- no, seriously Vincent Rossmeier
Sarah Palin attacked the media, defended Republican governors and then put an abrupt end to her first real national press conference. (11/13/2008)

Obama resigns from Senate Alex Koppelman
The move -- which, obviously, was expected -- takes effect on Sunday. (11/13/2008)

Stuff white people like: John McCain Alex Koppelman
Don't give yourselves too much credit, white people -- it's African-Americans and Hispanics who put Barack Obama in the White House. (11/13/2008)

Jefferson going to trial Andrew Burmon
The Democrats may have their own Ted Stevens. (11/13/2008)

New Yorkers protest Mormon campaign against gay marriage Gabriel Winant
A surprisingly large crowd gathered outside Manhattan's Mormon Temple to protest church members' activity in support of California's gay-marriage ban. (11/13/2008)

The Wal-Mart trade deficit Andrew Leonard
As the U.S. economy craters, Wal-Mart throws a lifeline to China. (11/13/2008)

Birth control in a Frito? Andrew Leonard
A new study finds infertility in mice fed genetically modified corn. Greenpeace is excited, while Monsanto rolls its eyes. (11/13/2008)

Unemployment meteor threatens planet Andrew Leonard
Just like in the movies, the U.S. is about to have a black president. And guess what? Disaster looms. (11/13/2008)

Thrill ride through a "maximum city" Andrew O'Hehir
Danny Boyle talks about shooting his Dickensian quiz-show saga "Slumdog Millionaire" on the streets of Mumbai (a podcast and interview). (11/12/2008)

Knife play By Heather Havrilesky
"Top Chef" moves to New York City for its fifth season, and the battle begins in a brutal frenzy of slicing and dicing! (11/12/2008)

"Slumdog Millionaire"
Andrew O'Hehir interviews Danny Boyle about his latest film. (11/12/2008)

Bateman: On Fox, Brit Hume in deep denial
"This is not the moment for the Republican Party to start trying to reinvent itself." (11/12/2008)

The K Chronicles By Keith Knight
Yes we did! (11/12/2008)

Is Detroit worth saving? By Joseph Romm
The U.S. is gung-ho on rescuing the automakers. But the bailout better have major strings attached. (11/12/2008)

The momification of Michelle Obama By Rebecca Traister
The next first lady is an accomplished lawyer. But with the media focused on her clothes and family, Bamalot is starting to look a lot like Camelot. (11/12/2008)

From "terror sex" to hope sex Lynn Harris
Will the election bring about an O-baby boom -- or at least more perfect unions? (11/12/2008)

"It's about the human heart" Lynn Harris
Keith Olbermann's stirring smack-down of California's Proposition 8 and the people who love it. (11/12/2008)

She has Alzheimer's and I don't want to care for her By Cary Tennis
How can I avoid becoming the primary caregiver for my mother-in-law when she lives next door? (11/12/2008)

Victoria's secret: Formaldehyde? Tracy Clark-Flory
A woman files a lawsuit claiming her bras made her break out in hives. (11/12/2008)

Blinded for going to school Tracy Clark-Flory
Attackers in Afghanistan shoot acid in schoolgirls' faces. (11/12/2008)

"WTF" of the day: Fetus-shaped cookies Abby Margulies
A disturbing way to ruin a perfectly good dessert. (11/12/2008)

Obama's debt to Howard Dean By Mike Madden
As Dean leaves the helm of the Democratic National Committee, one thing is clear: He got it right with his controversial 50-state strategy. (11/12/2008)

Obama surfs through By Camille Paglia
The Obamas are a warm vision for the White House -- but he should strive toward full transparency. Plus: Yes, I still like Sarah Palin! (11/12/2008)

Wow! America is cool By Garrison Keillor
We are being admired by Swedes! We don't have to pretend we're Canadians. We elected Barack Obama! (11/12/2008)

Palinpalooza! Joan Walsh
She's smacking back at her critics in a string of interviews, but I can't see how she's changing any minds. (11/12/2008)

The Democrats of 2002 and 2007 haven't gone anywhere Glenn Greenwald
Their eagerness to award Joe Lieberman with a powerful Homeland Security chairmanship is an important reminder of what the Democrats are. (11/12/2008)

Foley: "I'm trying to find my way back" Alex Koppelman
The disgraced former congressman breaks his silence, and comes off as less than fully repentant for his actions. (11/12/2008)

Palin vs. Couric Alex Koppelman
Couric has some less-than-complimentary advice for the former V.P. candidate, while Palin continues to try to explain away one of her interview answers. (11/12/2008)

Salon's rash predictions on the election Justin Jouvenal
In which Salon makes predictions we'll probably regret about the outcome of the undecided races still remaining. (11/12/2008)

Barone: Media mad that Palin didn't have an abortion Alex Koppelman
"The liberal media attacked Sarah Palin because she did not abort her Down syndrome baby," Michael Barone said Tuesday. (11/12/2008)

Shep Smith tells it like it is Alex Koppelman
The Fox News anchor responds angrily to claims that liberal media bias handed the election to Barack Obama. (11/12/2008)

Talkin' Paul Broun Paranoid Blues Gabriel Winant
It takes a truly brave dissenter to grasp the extent of Barack Obama's hatred of freedom, motherhood and pie. (11/12/2008)

Save Lieberman! Vincent Rossmeier
Several prominent Democratic senators are working to save the divisive Connecticut senator's committee chairmanship. (11/12/2008)

I'm on vacation King Kaufman
(11/12/2008)

Biofuels to the rescue Andrew Leonard
In China a big grain harvest is pushing prices down and imperiling farmers' livelihoods. Time to prescribe some ethanol? (11/13/2008)

As goes General Motors, so goes the world? Andrew Leonard
Don't think bailout, think big! Restructuring the U.S. auto industry could be just the ticket for a wounded planet. (11/12/2008)

Henry Paulson has a brand-new plan Andrew Leonard
Forget about those "toxic" assets the government was going to buy. Today's agenda: Saving the consumer finance industry. (11/12/2008)

Bateman: How to fish for a job
Actual audio from the 1940 film "Finding Your Life Work." (11/11/2008)

Rebel without a badge By Heather Havrilesky
As "The Shield" goes into its heart-stopping homestretch, Vic Mackey careens toward a final day of reckoning. (11/11/2008)

This Modern World By Tom Tomorrow
Has the entire country gone mad? (11/11/2008)

The EPA's Stalin era By Rebecca Clarren
"It's absolutely shocking what's going on," say insiders. Secretive changes have diluted science and jeopardized public health. Will Obama overcome Bush's toxic legacy? (11/11/2008)

Death to death-grip parenting! Amy Benfer
Overparenting may lead to shrunken nervous systems and breakdowns. Didn't think you were getting that along with the SAT prep course, did you? (11/11/2008)

Impound and destroy Judy Berman
Barbie manufacturer Mattel gets extreme in its quest to ban Bratz dolls for copyright infringement. (11/11/2008)

My ex in a lesbian affair is cheating on her husband with a man By Cary Tennis
Should I tell? He didn't mind her sleeping with a woman, but another man is a different story. (11/11/2008)

"Girls just wanna have guns" Amy Benfer
I can bring home the moose, fry it up in a pan. (11/11/2008)

The elusive Team Obama By Walter Shapiro
It's proving difficult to peer inside Obama's still tightly closed Cabinet. But so far his presidential transition has looked deliberate and impressive. (11/11/2008)

The GOP's last chance: Become Democrats By Gary Kamiya
With all trends running against them, Republicans' only hope is to reinvent themselves as pragmatists. That, or nominate Sarah Palin and go out in a blaze of glory. (11/11/2008)

Will Congress cede its powers to the Obama administration? Glenn Greenwald
Early signs, from Obama's intention to use numerous executive orders to the role he's playing in the Lieberman controversy, portend continued abdication of power by Congress. (11/11/2008)

Renegade is on the move Thomas Schaller
Barack Obama's Secret Service name is somewhat apt. (11/11/2008)

The nonvital South Thomas Schaller
The Northeast and white non-Southern voters are increasingly vital. (11/11/2008)

Good riddance Bush, but welcome back Al? Thomas Schaller
Waldman kicks Bush out the door while Cohen welcomes a Gore return. (11/11/2008)

Palin pledges a plow-through presidential plunge Thomas Schaller
The door to 2012 hasn't even closed on her yet, but she's ready. (11/11/2008)

Steele, Gingrich clash to take over RNC Thomas Schaller
The Republicans find themselves now where Democrats were four years ago. (11/11/2008)

P.J. O'Rourke's conservative mystique Thomas Schaller
The conservative ironist remains funny, but now his arguments are laughable. (11/11/2008)

The future of the elephant Thomas Schaller
More talk of what the future holds for the Republican Party. (11/11/2008)

GOP's national nightmare Thomas Schaller
Stu Rothenberg says Bush's departure is light at end of GOP tunnel. (11/11/2008)

Team Obama plays nice with Bush White House Mike Madden
In the transition team's first formal briefing, John Podesta tries to play down a dust-up over leaks from Monday's Obama-Bush meeting. (11/11/2008)

Sarah Palin, Alaska's next senator? Gabriel Winant
With Ted Stevens' grip on his Senate seat loosening, Palin might just have another way to Washington. (11/11/2008)

The Treasury secretary sweepstakes Andrew Leonard
Lawrence Summers or Tim Geithner? Is there really any difference, besides style? (11/11/2008)

Big Think: "I love to be looking into space"
Astronomer Heidi Hammel on scientific literacy in the United States and the challenges of being a woman in science. (11/10/2008)

What happens next?
In the spirit of "Animal House," we take a look at what lies ahead for John McCain, Sarah Palin and the rest of the cast from election season 2008. (11/10/2008)

Bateman: Barack Obama speaks to the press
Some of the choices we're going to make are going to be difficult ... French bulldog or Boston terrier? (11/10/2008)

Are you white enough? By Laura Miller
From Jim Crow laws to workplace discrimination, the history of race and the American courtroom is incendiary. (11/10/2008)

I'm fighting a religious war with my mother-in-law By Cary Tennis
I'm a Unitarian Universalist and she's a fundamentalist: Can this kinship be saved? (11/10/2008)

Same mayor, different gender Judy Berman
A small Oregon town reelects a transgender candidate who served two terms before transitioning. (11/10/2008)

Magazines trash men's body image, too Kate Harding
A new study shows that men, like women, feel insecure about their bodies after looking at photos of impossibly beautiful female models. (11/10/2008)

A rough night for gay Obama supporters By Meredith Maran
I was elated over Obama's historic win. Then I got the news that Proposition 8 was passing -- banning my right to marry a woman. (11/10/2008)

Disney girl gone wild? Tracy Clark-Flory
Seminude photos of a "Cheetah Girl" surface. Is it really a sign of another screwed-up starlet? (11/10/2008)

The 2008 election: Where are they now? By Salon Staff
Salon catches up with some of the also-rans, has-beens and future standouts from the 2008 election cycle. (11/10/2008)

How did that realignment work out for you, Republicans? By Joe Conason
Five years ago, overweening conservatives predicted they would dominate the future. Goodbye to all that -- for now. (11/10/2008)

Joe Scarborough: Hoisted by his own sanctimonious petard Glenn Greenwald
The MSNBC star, who today used the "F-word" on his show, has repeatedly demanded massive FCC fines for similar infractions. (11/10/2008)

Salon Radio: Anthony Romero Glenn Greenwald
What are the priorities for the restoration of civil liberties under an Obama administration, and how can they most effectively be achieved? (11/10/2008)

Labor takes a victory lap Thomas Schaller
The labor movement helped win those critical post-globalization, Rust Belt states. (11/10/2008)

Barack-Rahm politics Thomas Schaller
Whatever else you may think of him, Rahm Emanuel is a great choice. (11/10/2008)

Ayers, Wright and Farrakhan reemerge Thomas Schaller
They tried to lie low during the campaign, but now they're baaaack. (11/10/2008)

America center-right? Wrong Thomas Schaller
How conservatives try to submarine the Obama agenda before it begins. (11/10/2008)

GOP prospects for 2012 Thomas Schaller
The Politico's Jonathan Martin gets the speculation game under way. (11/10/2008)

Democratic House performance Thomas Schaller
Did Democrats underperform in 2008 House elections? (11/10/2008)

Revisiting the non-Southern strategy Thomas Schaller
The Prospect's editor takes out his red pen. (11/10/2008)

Obviated by Obama: Unity08 Thomas Schaller
It wasn't long ago that Unity08 was portrayed as a solution to a problem Obama solved himself. (11/10/2008)

Obama meets with Bush Mike Madden
Barack Obama made his first visit to the Oval Office as president-elect, meeting for about an hour with President Bush. (11/10/2008)

What Obama's arrival means for Washington Thomas Schaller
It's not just about policy and politics but the town, too. (11/10/2008)

Nov. 4, 2008
Where were you on Election Day? Members of Salon's Table Talk community share their voting stories. (11/10/2008)

My father's vote Andrew Leonard
From Adlai Stevenson to Barack Obama, a life of writing, voting, disappointment and triumph. (11/10/2008)

I Like to Watch By Heather Havrilesky
As our fallen nation struggles to its feet, CW's "Easy Money" gets the ax and Bravo's "Top Design" fails its final challenge. (11/09/2008)

Orin Kerr and the responsibility of elites for the last eight years Glenn Greenwald
There is no virtue in having treated the radicalism and lawlessness of the Bush era as though it were reasonable, decent and worthy of respect (11/09/2008)

More good news from Election '08 Joan Walsh
Race was a "net plus" for Barack Obama. And a last look at Hillary Clinton, unlikely working class hero. (11/09/2008)

Critics' Picks
Thirteen books that changed America, music for an overcast day -- and a satirical look at racists in a President Obama world. (11/08/2008)

The meta-Muscles from meta-Brussels Andrew O'Hehir
Van Damme goes pomo Hamlet in the odd, ingratiating "JCVD." Plus: A wrenching divorce flick, Truffaut's great "Wild Child" and a gay zombie, lost in Berlin. (11/08/2008)

Bush's seven deadly environmental sins By Katharine Mieszkowski
How Bush made a mockery of the nation's environmental laws and values -- and what Obama must do to get us back on track. (11/08/2008)

Spitzer gets off Tracy Clark-Flory
And, this time, the Emperors Club VIP is paying for it. (11/08/2008)

Obama: Socialist or Reaganite? Joan Walsh
Before the election, Brent Bozell ranted against Obama as a raving Marxist. Now he's claiming he ran as a Reagan conservative. (11/09/2008)

Obama, be progressive! By David Sirota
Voters want you to go big and go liberal -- and not channel Clinton-style incrementalism. (11/08/2008)

Various matters Glenn Greenwald
The Washington Post Editorial Page calls for the repeal of DOMA. The New York Times practices real journalism on Georgia-Russia. And it's impossible to know what Obama will do until he does it. (11/08/2008)

High on high school By Heather Havrilesky
In HBO's imported Australian hit "Summer Heights High," comedian Chris Lilley tackles high school in all of its absurd, disturbing glory. (11/07/2008)

"Role Models" By Stephanie Zacharek
Despite its over-the-top raunchiness and preoccupation with "boobies," this comedy is more sweet than edgy. (11/07/2008)

"The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" By Stephanie Zacharek
When you use Nazi death camps as Oscar bait, you know you've hit rock bottom. (11/07/2008)

"Soul Men" By Stephanie Zacharek
This corny comedy features Bernie Mac in one of his final roles -- and reminds us of how much we've lost. (11/07/2008)

Bateman: On Fox, the foibles of Sarah Palin
It turns out the McCain campaign was worried about her "knowledgeability" all along. (11/07/2008)

Remembering John Leonard By Laura Miller
"The books we love, love us back," wrote the great critic, editor and reader, who died Wednesday. (11/07/2008)

WayLay By Carol Lay
How to avoid those messy breakups. (11/07/2008)

Get up -- they picked Palin! Kate Harding
Newsweek's "Secrets of the 2008 Campaign" reveals some hilarious, and some disturbing, dish on the Sarah Palin selection. (11/07/2008)

"The woman's not stupid" Judy Berman
In the days after the election, McCain staffers and Republican pundits have been quick to scapegoat Sarah Palin. But are their attacks misogynist? (11/07/2008)

Third-time loser: Parental notification Tracy Clark-Flory
California voters reject Proposition 4, yet again. (11/07/2008)

An open apology to boomers everywhere By Heather Havrilesky
Your earnest, self-important prattle has gotten on Gen X nerves for decades. But now we finally get it. (11/07/2008)

Can this marriage be stopped? By Cary Tennis
My pot-smoking waiter friend who lives with his mom is about to make a boneheaded move. (11/07/2008)

American princesses Kate Harding
How Sasha and Malia Obama's lives are about to change. (11/07/2008)

Obama's designated a--hole By Mike Madden
Even a poetic president needs a ruthless deal maker to help execute his agenda. Enter Rahm Emanuel -- aka "Rahmbo" -- the legendary Democratic operator. (11/07/2008)

Obama and the dawn of the Fourth Republic By Michael Lind
His victory really may mark the beginning of a new era in American history. (11/07/2008)

DeMint pushes for Stevens' expulsion Vincent Rossmeier
The highly conservative South Carolina senator wants the GOP to purge itself of indicted Alaskan Sen. Ted Stevens. (11/07/2008)

CBS considered Limbaugh, Coulter to investigate Rathergate Alex Koppelman
Discovery in Dan Rather's lawsuit against his old network reveals that CBS thought about appointing some very conservative figures to its panel. (11/07/2008)

E-mail of the day Alex Koppelman
Willie Nelson offers his, er, "resources" to Barack Obama. (11/07/2008)

Biden buries the hatchet -- literally Andrew Burmon
In which Joe Biden goes home to ride in a horse-drawn carriage and eat some delicious ox roast sandwiches. (11/07/2008)

More Palin expenses: $40,000 for the First Dude Alex Koppelman
To Sarah Palin's infamous $150,000 tab, we can now add additional tens of thousands spent on Todd Palin. (11/07/2008)

Obama holds meeting, press conference on economy Alex Koppelman
The president-elect worked to calm Americans about the latest troubling economic news and at the same time made sure not to act like he's already been sworn in. (11/07/2008)

Can Franken win in a recount? Gabriel Winant
It's hard to find examples of trailing candidates coming back in a recount, but it can happen. (11/07/2008)

Record turnout? Only for Democrats Vincent Rossmeier
A new report finds that voter turnout in 2008 was almost identical to that in 2004. But don't blame Democrats. It was Republicans who stayed away. (11/07/2008)

Jews to Lieberman: Oy, Joe, enough already! Mike Madden
Barack Obama's share of the Jewish vote increased over John Kerry's four years ago, despite constant noodging from Joe Lieberman. (11/07/2008)

Get ready for the New World Order Alex Koppelman
Are McCain supporters' worst fears about to come true? (11/08/2008)

NRO writer: Obama community service plan like concentration camps Alex Koppelman
Posting at one of the National Review's blogs, John Derbyshire invokes both the Nazis and Soviet forced labor in discussing Obama's proposals. (11/07/2008)

NFL Week 10 picks: Perfection King Kaufman
The Titans have achieved it so far, so where's the "halfway to 16-0" talk? Plus: The Lions have been perfect too. And: Giants-Eagles showdown. (11/07/2008)

Ask the pilot By Patrick Smith
To President-elect Obama: From air traffic control to security, here are six things we should do to improve the state of our skies. (11/07/2008)

Paging Kenneth! By Sarah Hepola
"30 Rock" star Jack McBrayer opens up about how he's like his character, how it feels to watch Tina Fey become Sarah Palin, and who he's sleeping with. (11/06/2008)

Bateman: On Fox, "it's a fascinating time to be a conservative"
Laura Ingraham discusses Sarah Palin's appeal to "Joe the Plumber people" and "smart people" and the future of the Republican Party. (11/06/2008)

Sad news from Somalia
Tracy Clark-Flory responds to the stoning of a 13-year-old girl. (11/06/2008)

Tom the Dancing Bug By Ruben Bolling
Super-Fun-Pak Comix: Science Facts for the Judgmental, Our Funny Depression and more! (11/06/2008)

National Men Make Dinner Day Sarah Hepola
Today's bogus holiday brought to you by the 1960s! (11/06/2008)

I'm strange. But am I authentically strange? By Cary Tennis
Are my choices genuinely my own, or am I just trying to show the world something? (11/06/2008)

Everybody loves Michelle Sarah Hepola
A round table about America's first lady-elect, what it means to be a fashion icon and whether it's wrong to bag on that red and black dress. (11/06/2008)

Orgasms do not grow on trees, y'all Sarah Hepola
Are women experiencing horrible "sexual dysfunction"? Or is yet another pharmaceutical company just trying to earn its bones? (11/06/2008)

Somali rape victim stoned for "adultery" Tracy Clark-Flory
Islamist militants kill a 13-year-old girl after she reports being gang-raped. (11/06/2008)

How Obama won, by the numbers By Paul Maslin
The polls were right after all, and it was the economy, stupid, but there were still some surprises in the final results. (11/06/2008)

How wrong they were
"He cannot win," and other chestnuts. Remembering an election season full of fabulously wrongheaded predictions. (11/06/2008)

Will Barack Obama have a honeymoon? Joan Walsh
His mandate is bigger than any Democrat's since Lyndon Johnson, bigger than first-term Ronald Reagan's. But he won't get breathing room unless we demand it. (11/06/2008)

An answer to Proposition 8: Repealing DOMA Glenn Greenwald
Democrats bear a particular responsibility to erase the stain of what Obama called this "abhorrent law," and can do so within the political consensus on gay equality. (11/06/2008)

Our biracial president By James Hannaham
When the starry glow around his election fades, Obama will allow us to see ourselves in black and white. (11/06/2008)

The new era of Obama
Sherman Alexie, Joan Blades, Robert Dallek, Greil Marcus, Dan Savage and others weigh in on Obama's historic presidential win. (11/06/2008)

Equating Clinton's "scandals" with Bush's Glenn Greenwald
Beltway journalists continue to see the Monica Lewinsky affair as just as bad as, if not worse than, the endless parade of crimes committed over the last eight years. (11/06/2008)

Gays in the age of Obama By Sandip Roy
For many, the jubilation over the new president is greater than the sorrow over Proposition 8. (11/06/2008)

Let the recriminations begin Alex Koppelman
With the election over, the fighting between supporters of John McCain and supporters of Sarah Palin has gotten nastier, and more public. (11/06/2008)

Winners and losers Thomas Schaller
Those who are better or worse off following this long, amazing presidential campaign. (11/06/2008)

It's official: AP calls North Carolina for Obama Alex Koppelman
Confirming what had seemed evident from the returns, the Associated Press says Barack Obama won the state and its 15 Electoral College votes. (11/06/2008)

One election that wasn't about the lesser of two evils Alex Koppelman
In a Colorado Senate race, Bob Bacon faced off against Matt Fries. (11/06/2008)

What does Obama's victory mean? Thomas Schaller
Responses from a platoon of reporters, bloggers, commentators, academics and policy wonks on the meaning of Obama's victory. (11/06/2008)

Emanuel will be Obama's chief of staff Alex Koppelman
The Illinois congressman, a veteran of the Clinton administration, has reportedly accepted the president-elect's offer. (11/06/2008)

Get your Palin 2012 bumper sticker now! Alex Koppelman
Conservatives are already starting to rally around Sarah Palin as one potential leader of the Republican Party, and some are looking to cash in. (11/06/2008)

Report: Reid, Lieberman to meet Alex Koppelman
The two will reportedly discuss the Connecticut senator's future, specifically whether he'll remain as a committee chairman. (11/06/2008)

Panel o' Experts: The experts are winning King Kaufman
Something is amiss in the standings: The smart people have been the best at picking NFL games. (11/06/2008)

Week 10, Part I: Brady at QB! King Kaufman
Not that one. Quinn takes over in Cleveland as NFL Network's Thursday night football kicks off. (11/06/2008)

Athletes didn't "pave way" for Obama King Kaufman
Heroes like Jackie Robinson played a small role, but exaggerating it diminishes what anonymous millions have done. (11/06/2008)

Hiatus explanation Andrew Leonard
A break for personal reasons (11/06/2008)

Bateman: Barack Obama's victory speech
A new spirit of service, a new spirit ... of partying, wooooooooo! (11/05/2008)

The K Chronicles By Keith Knight
Life's little victories. (11/05/2008)

Drift into marriage? Or break up and start fresh? By Cary Tennis
My relationship doesn't feel completely right. But is there something better? (11/05/2008)

Yes he did Lynn Harris
"If my daughters should be so lucky to live as long as Ann Nixon Cooper, what change will they see?" (11/05/2008)

A whole new "View" Tracy Clark-Flory
Elisabeth Hasselbeck gets behind our new president-elect, and Sherri Sheperd makes us cry. (11/05/2008)

So did they Lynn Harris
Record number of women to serve in the House and Senate. (11/05/2008)

Barack Obama's epic win By Walter Shapiro
The culmination of a brilliant campaign, Obama's unequivocal defeat of John McCain marks a political and generational transformation. (11/06/2008)

I watched Fox News for five hours last night By Andrew O'Hehir
As Obama's victory became undeniable, Brit Hume moved beyond grief and anger with Karl Rove. And Juan Williams justified his existence. (11/06/2008)

The journey ends for John McCain By Mike Madden
"The American people have spoken, and they have spoken clearly." (11/05/2008)

More than 125,000 witness history in Chicago By Edward McClelland
The "first post-baby boomer" president and an enormous supporting cast celebrate Barack Obama's victory in Grant Park. (11/06/2008)

Taking our country back By Gary Kamiya
Obama's victory was a triumph not just for Democrats but for the American spirit and the world. (11/05/2008)

The right stuff By Garrison Keillor
A toast to the Obamas as they enjoy a brief, golden moment before beginning the grueling business of disappointing their followers, astonishing their enemies and doing what is right for our country. (11/05/2008)

Condi Rice on Obama Joan Walsh
I couldn't help enjoying Rice's genuine excitement about Barack Obama's victory. (11/05/2008)

America has cracked open By Rebecca Traister
Jesse Jackson's face in the crowd at Obama's victory speech conveyed the emotion of the many struggles that led to this moment. (11/05/2008)

Three huge, immediate reasons to be happy about last night Glenn Greenwald
John Paul Stevens is 88, Ruth Bader Ginsberg is 75, David Souter is 68, and all are expected to leave the Supreme Court in the next four years. (11/05/2008)

Election Day blogging (wee small hours) Joan Walsh
Indiana goes for the Democrat; time for an Obama victory playlist! (11/05/2008)

"Sour loser" Joan Walsh
NRO blasts "Wonder Boy" and his "shakedown-artist wife." (11/05/2008)

Voting machine fraud, pollster bias and the Bradley effect Glenn Greenwald
Tuesday's results provide compelling empirical evidence negating several popular voting theories. (11/05/2008)

Oregon: Merkley edges Smith Thomas Schaller
The Democrats add a sixth Senate seat, matching (so far) their 2006 gains. (11/06/2008)

The terrible aftermath of Barack Obama's victory Alex Koppelman
With the election over, the Onion has a little fun at the expense of Obama supporters. (11/05/2008)

California same-sex marriage ban passes Alex Koppelman
Proponents of a constitutional amendment overturning an earlier state Supreme Court decision succeeded after a hard-fought battle. (11/05/2008)

Nader refers to Obama as "Uncle Tom" Alex Koppelman
In a radio interview, Ralph Nader asks whether Barack Obama will be "Uncle Sam ... or Uncle Tom," and then defends the comment on Fox News. (11/05/2008)

Ayers speaks: "They made me into a cartoon character" Alex Koppelman
Former Weather Underground member Bill Ayers, a favorite bogeyman on the right this year, breaks his silence about Barack Obama and the election. (11/05/2008)

Deep thoughts from Sarah Palin Alex Koppelman
The governor of Alaska comments on her political future. (11/05/2008)

Coleman declares victory over Franken in Minnesota Katharine Mieszkowski
Fewer than 800 votes separate the candidates in a tough Senate race, and a recount looms. (11/05/2008)

Down-ballot, Dems get wave, but not a huge one Alex Koppelman
Democrats added to their majorities in the House and Senate on Tuesday, but didn't quite meet some observers' expectations. (11/05/2008)

Report: Emanuel accepts chief of staff job Alex Koppelman
When Barack Obama is inaugurated, he'll reportedly have Rahm Emanuel by his side as White House chief of staff. (11/05/2008)

California same-sex marriage ban too close to call Katharine Mieszkowski
But the discriminatory measure leads, and gays and lesbians suffer other losses around the country. (11/05/2008)

Quote of the day: "We are all Americans" Katharine Mieszkowski
A French editorial writer calls Obama's victory the first good worldwide news since the fall of the Berlin Wall. (11/05/2008)

Congressional Dems' debt to black voters Mark Schone
A significant chunk of the Democrats' pickups in the House this year can be attributed to the surge in African-American turnout. (11/05/2008)

A Bradley effect for felons? Gabriel Winant
Shortly after his conviction, Sen. Ted Stevens is unexpectedly headed toward reelection; did Alaskans lie to pollsters about voting for a criminal? (11/05/2008)

Obama versus Kerry and Gore Vincent Rossmeier
Obama did remarkably better in some key battleground states. (11/05/2008)

Fake text messages give false voting information Cyrus Farivar
Obama prevailed, but there were still troubling problems with the voting process. Isn't it time to standardize federal elections? (11/05/2008)

Movies to avoid exit polls by Andrew O'Hehir
Need some cinematic therapy while waiting for election night? Here are 10 thrillers intense enough to break your 538.com addiction and get you through the long afternoon. (11/04/2008)

Sarah Palin casts her secret ballot
And doesn't reveal her pick (11/04/2008)

The end of the satirical industrial complex? By Thomas Schaller
For the past eight years, Jon Stewart, Tina Fey and other comedians have had us laughing through our tears. If Obama wins, will the laughter die? (11/04/2008)

Bateman: Looking back in anger at campaign 2008
Highlights from the past year in politics. (11/04/2008)

Red State Update: Get out the vote!
Jackie and Dunlap want to know if you have problems at the voting booth. (11/04/2008)

Who are the kids voting for?
We speak with children at a Brooklyn polling place about what it's like to make history. (11/04/2008)

This Modern World By Tom Tomorrow
John McCain's last-minute path to victory! (11/04/2008)

"The View" explodes Sarah Hepola
The ladies on the must-see morning show ring in Election Day with old arguments, shouting matches and at least two cuss words. (11/04/2008)

The television got me pregnant Tracy Clark-Flory
A study finds that kids who watch sexy programming are more likely to get pregnant. (11/04/2008)

Trust in marriage -- can it be regained? By Cary Tennis
My husband is trying to show he can be trusted. But it's not working. Have I lost the capacity? (11/04/2008)

Vibrators for Obama! Sarah Hepola
Babeland hands out free sex toys for people who voted, and we are so there. (11/04/2008)

A record number of women serving in Congress in 2009? Katharine Mieszkowski
With lots of Democratic women running for House seats, it's likely. (11/04/2008)

Bush isn't done yet! Tracy Clark-Flory
In his remaining 77 days, he has repro-rights in his sights. (11/04/2008)

Who's your Founding Father, bitch? Sarah Hepola
Our YouTube satire of the day likens those "real" Americans' undying love of country to the behavior of an abusive boyfriend. In a funny way! (11/04/2008)

"Secret Erection Ballot" Tracy Clark-Flory
Anxious voters turn to Craigslist for a casual Election Night encounter. (11/05/2008)

How to read the numbers on Election Day By Paul Maslin
Howard Dean's pollster tells you the five things to look for in early returns Tuesday. (11/04/2008)

Ohio, Indiana, Virginia and beyond ... By Walter Shapiro
As Americans flock to the polls, all eyes are on a handful of key battleground states. (11/04/2008)

The end of a long journey for Obama By Thomas Schaller
A final rally in the Virginia suburbs is the last stop in an epic campaign. (11/05/2008)

Election Day blogging (4:30 p.m. EST thread)
Join Joan Walsh, Glenn Greenwald, David Sirota, David Talbot, Digby, Paul Maslin and Gary Kamiya as they follow the day's events. (11/04/2008)

Election Day blogging (2:30 p.m. EST thread)
Join Joan Walsh, Glenn Greenwald, David Sirota, David Talbot, Digby, Paul Maslin and Gary Kamiya as they follow the day's events. (11/04/2008)

Election Day blogging (6 p.m. EST thread)
Join Joan Walsh, Glenn Greenwald, David Sirota, David Talbot, Digby, Paul Maslin and Gary Kamiya as they follow the day's events. (11/04/2008)

Who did Sarah Palin vote for? Joan Walsh
Unbelievably, outside her Wasilla polling place, she refused to say. (11/04/2008)

Election Day blogging Glenn Greenwald
Analysis, updates, and running commentary with Joan Walsh, Digby, David Talbot, Gary Kamiya, David Sirota and others. (11/04/2008)

Election Day blogging (noon thread)
Join Joan Walsh, Glenn Greenwald, David Sirota, David Talbot, Digby and Gary Kamiya as they follow the day's events. (11/04/2008)

Help me make it through the (day and) night Joan Walsh
I'm so excited about this election, I've invited friends into my blog to keep me company. Plus: Palin on McCain: "Send him on his last mission!" (11/04/2008)

Election Day blogging (11 p.m. EST thread)
Join Joan Walsh, Glenn Greenwald, David Sirota, David Talbot, Digby, Paul Maslin, Rebecca Traister and Gary Kamiya as they follow the day's events (11/05/2008)

Election Day blogging (7 p.m. EST thread)
Join Joan Walsh, Glenn Greenwald, David Sirota, David Talbot, Digby, Paul Maslin, Rebecca Traister and Gary Kamiya as they follow the day's events. (11/04/2008)

Election Day blogging (wee hours EST thread)
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Election Day blogging (8 p.m. EST thread)
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Election Day blogging (9 p.m. EST thread)  
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Election Day blogging (10 p.m. EST thread)
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Socialism or death in Miami Tristram Korten
Spanish-speaking Democrats appear in South Florida as the Cuban Republican juggernaut begins to stumble. (11/04/2008)

Arlen Specter hopes for the Bradley effect Rebecca Traister
The true story of my weird encounter with the Republican senator's office and his odd remarks on race. (11/04/2008)

Heavy Democratic turnout in Va. includes new immigrant enclaves Angela Valdez
Salvadorans and Ethiopians are among the new residents turning Northern Virginia blue. (11/04/2008)

The hottest ticket in America tonight Thomas Schaller
If voters punch his Oval Office ticket today, Grant Park will be the hot ticket tonight. (11/04/2008)

More of your Election Day stories Andrew Burmon and Alex Koppelman
A new citizen votes in North Carolina, big turnout in the Philadelphia suburbs and voting from a bathroom in Michigan. (11/04/2008)

It's Election Day in America Alex Koppelman
After almost two years of campaigning, it all comes down to this. (11/04/2008)

Grandma Dunham's vote counts Thomas Schaller
Though she passed away the day before the election, Obama's grandmother's absentee ballot will count. (11/04/2008)

Blacks keep high hopes on down low Thomas Schaller
There has been no premature celebrating from African Americans. (11/04/2008)

Benchmarks for Barack Thomas Schaller
Forget racial identity, there are other benchmarks by which to judge the results tonight. (11/04/2008)

In Mississippi, times have changed Alex Koppelman
One reader's story from a polling place that used to be a black high school. (11/04/2008)

Obama wins! Alex Koppelman
With Ohio's electoral votes and victories in California, Hawaii and Washington assured, Salon projects that Barack Obama has won the presidency. (11/05/2008)

At Biden rally, Obama's party comes into view Gabriel Winant
A crowd of Teamsters and electricians -- once thought to be Clinton voters -- stayed up late in south Philly to get excited about voting for Barack Obama. (11/04/2008)

"The black people in Gary, Ind., are racist" Edward McClelland
Dueling Obama and McCain supporters troll for votes on a street corner in a city key to Obama's Indiana hopes. (11/04/2008)

Obama wins Virginia Alex Koppelman
In yet another sign that the state is turning blue, its 13 Electoral College votes have apparently gone to Barack Obama. (11/05/2008)

Your Election Day stories Alex Koppelman
We're hearing from readers about long lines in Virginia and voting machine problems in Indiana, but we've also gotten touching reports from North Carolina and Georgia. (11/04/2008)

Maddow and Martha Rebecca Traister
On Election Day, the two women discuss their nervousness, the MSNBC host's interview with Barack Obama and, of course, cocktails. (11/04/2008)

Kids vote! Rebecca Traister
We talk to kids about what it's like to help make history and who they support. Our favorite reason to choose Obama over McCain? "Because Sarah Palin hunts moose." (11/04/2008)

It's official: Obama will win, thanks to the Redskins Vincent Rossmeier
If history is right, Washington's embarrassing loss Monday night all but ensures an Obama win. (11/04/2008)

More Election Day stories from readers Andrew Burmon and Alex Koppelman
A drive through deep red northern Georgia, early birds in Virginia still have to wait in line and a spot of confusion in North Carolina. (11/04/2008)

Generations of hope Thomas Schaller
On the striking difference between the reactions of older and younger African-Americans to Obama's campaign. (11/05/2008)

Celebrating at the Mayflower Thomas Schaller
DNC crowd goes wild with click-clackers at a hotel in Washington. (11/05/2008)

McCain concedes Alex Koppelman
In what appeared to be a sincere, heartfelt moment, John McCain congratulated the man who beat him and gave one of the best speeches of his campaign. (11/05/2008)

Polls closed in first group of states Alex Koppelman
None of the key states have been called yet; so far, the networks aren't going out on any limbs. (11/05/2008)

Obama: "Change has come to America" Alex Koppelman
In his victory speech, the president-elect thanks his supporters, recalls the campaign and looks toward the challenges to come. (11/05/2008)

Mark Warner replaces John Warner Andrew Leonard
The first Senate pickup for the Democrats is an easy call (11/05/2008)

Michael Nutter on Black Panther alarm: "It's nonsense" Mike Madden and Gabriel Winant
Philadelphia's mayor says turnout is high, voting is proceeding smoothly and Republican noise about intimidation is just that. A Salon reporter finds steady turnout all around the area. (11/04/2008)

One more batch of your Election Day stories Andrew Burmon and Alex Koppelman
Short lines and ground game in Georgia -- plus, a landslide for Tina Fey in Pennsylvania. (11/05/2008)

Murtha wins Alex Koppelman
Despite a tough challenge emerging after the Democratic leader called his own district racist, Jack Murtha holds on to his House seat. (11/05/2008)

Polls close in three more states Alex Koppelman
But so far, we don't know who won North Carolina, Ohio or West Virginia -- two of those might well be key to victory. (11/05/2008)

Obama to Virginia: Keep voting! Angela Valdez
Obama campaign tells supporters, "If you're in line by 7 p.m. you have the right to vote!" (11/05/2008)

President who? Mike Madden
George W. Bush plans to spend his first official day as a lame duck doing ... nothing. (11/04/2008)

A bellwether race in South Florida Tristram Korten
Incumbent Republican Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart was below 50 percent in the polls before the voting started. (11/05/2008)

Wicker wins in Mississippi Alex Koppelman
The incumbent Republican holds on to his Senate seat, easily fending off his Democratic challenger. (11/05/2008)

The Black Panthers are coming! Mark Benjamin
Sorry, Fox News, the group says it's only aiding folks at polling places. (11/04/2008)

Some networks call Pennsylvania for Obama Andrew Leonard
ABC, NBC and MSNBC give the Keystone State to the Democrat. (11/05/2008)

Polls close in 15 more states, D.C. Alex Koppelman
Voting has ended in the biggest group of states so far -- here's where things stand. (11/05/2008)

Whither Indiana? Alex Koppelman
So far, the signs out of one key red state look bad for John McCain; that could signal a big night for Barack Obama. (11/05/2008)

Obama wins New Hampshire Alex Koppelman
The state was a sentimental favorite of John McCain's; Barack Obama's win hurts McCain's chances even further. (11/05/2008)

The battle for Colorado, writ small Amanda Leigh Mascarelli
Obama vs. McCain, as fought by the shop owners of swinging Jefferson County, just outside Denver. (11/05/2008)

It's official: Pa. for Obama, McCain's hopes dwindling Alex Koppelman
The last holdouts call Pennsylvania for Barack Obama; it was the state on which John McCain had pinned his hopes. (11/05/2008)

Fox, CBS call Kay Hagan the winner in North Carolina Andrew Leonard
Sen. Elizabeth Dole loses her reelection bid. (11/05/2008)

Four Dem Senate pickups: Shaheen and Udall Andrew Leonard
Jeanne Shaheen takes New Hampshire, Tom Udall projected in New Mexico. (11/05/2008)

Is a miracle out there, waiting for John McCain? Alex Koppelman
One senior aide to the Republican nominee concedes that at this point, it will be tough for the McCain camp to pull this off. (11/05/2008)

MSNBC, Fox call Ohio for Obama Alex Koppelman
The state, which was key to George Bush's victory in 2004, has apparently gone blue this time around. (11/05/2008)

McCain wins in Georgia Alex Koppelman
The Obama campaign managed to turn out an impressive number of African-Americans, but it wasn't enough -- black voters could still boost other Democrats, though. (11/05/2008)

In New Mexico, it's Obama Alex Koppelman
Another key battleground state goes to the Democrat. (11/05/2008)

Mitch McConnell survives Andrew Leonard
Chances of a filibuster-proof Democratic majority dim as the Senate Republican leader is projected to squeak through (11/05/2008)

Iowa, where it all began, goes to Obama Andrew Leonard
The state where the senator from Illinois broke through in the first caucuses comes through again. (11/05/2008)

Shays, last GOP congressman in New England, loses Alex Koppelman
Connecticut Rep. Chris Shays is defeated by Democratic challenger Jim Himes. (11/05/2008)

Virginia Democrats confident despite a tight race Angela Valdez
With votes still outstanding in Democratic areas of the state, Gov. Tim Kaine tells a victory party in Northern Virginia to be patient. (11/05/2008)

Nets call it for Obama Alex Koppelman
With polls closed on the West Coast, everyone makes official what had already been clear. (11/05/2008)

Quote of the night Alex Koppelman
Bill Kristol gives his take on Barack Obama's victory. (11/05/2008)

Florida and Colorado add icing to Obama's cake Andrew Leonard
More red states turn blue as a victory verges on a landslide (11/05/2008)

"We put him over the top!" Angela Valdez
After Virginia goes blue for the first time since LBJ, Commonwealth Democrats take joyful credit for Obama's national victory. (11/05/2008)

Obama wins Indiana Alex Koppelman
The traditionally red state goes to the Democrat in a squeaker. (11/05/2008)

Bachmann snatches victory back from jaws of defeat Alex Koppelman
She almost torpedoed her campaign during an appearance on "Hardball," but the Minnesota Republican was able to salvage a narrow win. (11/05/2008)

South Dakota abortion ban fails Andrew Leonard
A roundup of outstanding ballot initiatives. (11/05/2008)

NFL midseason prediction report King Kaufman
The good, the bad and the really bad. Also the terrible. And the rotten. (11/04/2008)

Back mid-day Wednesday King Kaufman
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Investors want change: Dow closes up 305 Andrew Leonard
Best Election Day rally in 24 years. Were traders watching the polls? (11/04/2008)

If the rest of the world could vote Andrew Leonard
Foreigners can see themselves in the candidacy of Barack Obama. Maybe the U.S.A. really is "exceptional" (11/04/2008)

The Korean-American hair Obama Andrew Leonard
A portrait of the candidate in follicles (11/04/2008)

Top 10 songs to rock your Obama victory party Cyrus Farivar
From reggaeton to techno, he's everywhere. (11/04/2008)

Election Day rally? Andrew Leonard
Do investors care who wins the U.S. presidential election? (11/04/2008)

Where to watch election results live online Cyrus Farivar
And people, please go vote. (11/04/2008)

CNN debuts hologram technology to beam people in 3-D Cyrus Farivar
Yellin to Blitzer: "[I feel] a bit like Princess Leia right now." (11/05/2008)

Big Think: Are fringe candidates funny?
Comedian Mo Rocca on the business of making fun. (11/03/2008)

Black presidents we have known By Louis Bayard
What does it look like to have an African-American in the White House? Pop culture has offered versions awful and great, from Sammy Davis Jr. to Chris Rock. (11/03/2008)

Bateman: Guess who Dick Cheney endorsed?
"In three days, we'll choose a new steward for the presidency and begin a new chapter in our history." Hopefully, a less tragic and stupid chapter. (11/03/2008)

Ask Pablo By Pablo Päster
Is my big new flat-screen TV killing the planet? (11/03/2008)

I want a divorce! (What do I do?) By Cary Tennis
I'm pretty sure this is what I want, but I'm stuck on how to do it. (11/03/2008)

Talking to Sarah Palin Kate Harding
Palin's falling for a prank phone call makes me want to vote for change more than ever. (11/03/2008)

Insta-controversy: GPS corset Tracy Clark-Flory
A designer puts a tracking system in her lingerie line: Is it a modern chastity belt or a publicity stunt? (11/03/2008)

Babies for Bwockobama Kate Harding
Barely verbal toddlers showing their support for a candidate: Cute or creepy? (11/03/2008)

Sundown on Colorado fundamentalists By Mike Madden
A Sunday visit to the megachurch that praised George W. Bush suggests that its political end of days is near. (11/03/2008)

Two speeches by Barack Obama, eight months apart
The full texts of two speeches given in Columbus, Ohio, one at the end of February 2008 and the other on Sunday. (11/03/2008)

"My Lord, I feel something is happening" By Jonathan Alford
Volunteering for an inspired Obama campaign in Pittsburgh, I couldn't help feeling that politics is being reinvented. (11/03/2008)

I made 100 phone calls for John McCain By Angela Valdez
I volunteered to phone bank for the McCain campaign, and recorded some of the calls. And now I'm more confused than ever about what an "undecided" voter is. (11/03/2008)

Predictions and other election matters Glenn Greenwald
No matter the outcome tomorrow, the fact that it's over will be a cause for celebration. (11/03/2008)

Have yourself an Election Eve cry Joan Walsh
Videos and photos that could bring a tear to the eye of even the most hardened Republican. (11/03/2008)

I believe all the polls, and none of them By Greil Marcus
Will Americans do the impossible and elect a black president? The alternative is monstrous. (11/03/2008)

Racists for Obama By James Hannaham
Plenty of white bigots will vote for Barack Obama on Tuesday. There are some things they fear more than black people. (11/03/2008)

Sad news on Election Eve Joan Walsh
Barack Obama loses his inspiring grandmother, Madelyn Dunham. (11/03/2008)

Obama's grandmother dies Alex Koppelman
The nominee had taken time away from the trail to be with his ailing grandmother, Madelyn Dunham. (11/03/2008)

Enter Salon's Election Pool Alex Koppelman
Tell us your predictions and you could win a free one-year subscription. (11/03/2008)

Hillary: Barack is the man for the moment Thomas Schaller
Hillary Clinton publishes two strong Op-Eds backing Obama. (11/03/2008)

Poll: Obama up in Ohio, Pa., neck-and-neck in Fla. Alex Koppelman
Quinnipiac University's latest round of polling shows the Democrat slipping slightly in two key states, but maintaining comfortable leads. (11/03/2008)

In thanks to Hillary Thomas Schaller
Clinton made a historic run, sure, but she also made Obama a better candidate. (11/03/2008)

Quote of the day Alex Koppelman
Bill Kristol, compassionate conservative. (11/03/2008)

Palin: Last of a breed Thomas Schaller
Did Sarah Palin arrive just in time for the culture wars to end? (11/03/2008)

Obama volunteers are busy in Phoenix Mike Madden
Despite little attention from aides in Chicago, Barack Obama's campaign has a lively HQ on John McCain's turf. (11/03/2008)

Great Election Day tracker Thomas Schaller
Swing State Project does it again. (11/03/2008)

Want your vote to count? Use a Uni-ball pen! Alex Koppelman
Some P.R. companies are going way overboard in trying to take advantage of election fever. (11/03/2008)

Tragedy on the trail Thomas Schaller
Barack Obama's state director in Nevada, just 44, dies suddenly of heart attack. (11/03/2008)

Obama racks up first win of election day Mike Madden
Barack Obama beats John McCain in tiny Dixville Notch, N.H., the first time a Democrat has won the hamlet since 1968. (11/04/2008)

McCain and Palin stumping hard Thomas Schaller
In the last eight days John McCain and Sarah Palin have ramped it up. (11/03/2008)

At an Obama phone bank, there's enthusiasm, reason to worry Rachel Fershleiser
One volunteer's story of a day making calls for Barack Obama, and the response -- some of it decidedly negative -- from those on the other end. (11/03/2008)

Colts, wasted TO's do in Pats King Kaufman
Bill Belichick might be a genius, but he can squander timeouts with the best of 'em. (11/03/2008)

If roadies ran the ... ... King Kaufman
... ... worl ... d. Planes would not take off on ... time. (11/03/2008)

Voting: The rational choice Andrew Leonard
A political scientist pushes back against those who claim voting is irrational (11/03/2008)

India's all-important Obama endorsement Andrew Leonard
A financial newspaper backs the Democrat, from 11000 kilometers away (11/04/2008)

Oh, Canada: The Palin prank explained Cyrus Farivar
Translating some of those Quebecois jokes you may not get. (11/03/2008)

The credit card grinch who stole Christmas Andrew Leonard
The new president will face an unfamiliar problem: Lenders are discouraging Americans from pulling out their plastic. (11/03/2008)

Wal-Mart surfs the meltdown Andrew Leonard
The global economic crisis could give the retail colossus more freedom to operate as it pleases. (11/03/2008)

France flexes its tech muscle with pending bill, new policies Cyrus Farivar
If Digital France 2012 passes, l'Hexagone could see a slew of new tech-related laws. (11/03/2008)

The dismal science of voter turnout Andrew Leonard
What works best for getting out the vote? An economist says knocking on doors. Who will knock on the most doors this year? Guess. (11/03/2008)

Sarah Palin: The e-mail scandal
A team of filmmakers went to Alaska to investigate the V.P. candidate's record as mayor of her hometown. (11/02/2008)

I Like to Watch By Heather Havrilesky
The sexy vampires of HBO's "True Blood" charm our mortal pants off, while the churlish motorcycle thugs of "Sons of Anarchy" stoop to a new low. Is the new fall TV season just a filthy tease? (11/02/2008)

Postcard from Pennsylvania: "I didn't think he was conservative enough"
We spoke to McCain supporters after a crowded and boisterous rally in Perkasie, Pa. (11/02/2008)

Opus By Berkeley Breathed
Where is his final resting place? (11/02/2008)

Overcoming in Ohio By Walter Shapiro
In bellwether Perry County, the Ku Klux Klan once thrived. Now, Republican truckers and coal miners are backing Barack Obama. (11/02/2008)

McCain gets mean By Rebecca Traister
Facing gloomy predictions for Tuesday, the candidate turns up the fear-mongering in Pennsylvania. (11/02/2008)

Palin pranked Joan Walsh
A Quebec radio team tricks the GOP V.P. nominee into thinking she's talking to a zany Nicolas Sarkozy, who praises a Palin-inspired porn film and says killing animals "is just so fun!" (11/02/2008)

The single worst expression in American politics Glenn Greenwald
As so many politicians do, Joe Biden perverts the Constitution when he instructs Obama critics that they will soon refer to him as "our commander in chief." (11/02/2008)

The Post and "the most disliked president since polling began in the 1930s" Glenn Greenwald
The Washington Post documents the incomparable failure of the Bush Presidency, while its ombudsman urges that the Right be more accommodated. (11/02/2008)

A note from Berkeley Breathed Joan Walsh
His site is mysteriously down today, but it will be back up asap. (11/02/2008)

Barack Obama 2.0 Joan Walsh
Compare two speeches Obama gave in Ohio, nine months apart, and you'll hear a good candidate become a great one. (11/02/2008)

Would someone please give Nader some attention? Alex Koppelman
The now-perennial presidential candidate's campaign sends out a video about the search for "Obama Nuts." (11/03/2008)

McCain on "SNL" Alex Koppelman
John McCain, along with "Sarah Palin," has a little fun at his own expense -- and especially at Palin's. (11/02/2008)

Does McCain have a path to the presidency? Alex Koppelman
With polls in Pennsylvania tightening up, there's a glimmer of hope -- but, for now, only a glimmer. (11/02/2008)

Obama ad hits McCain for Cheney endorsement Alex Koppelman
Barack Obama's campaign is looking to milk Dick Cheney's public support of John McCain for all it's worth. (11/02/2008)

Pa. GOP uses Wright for anti-Obama ad Alex Koppelman
In a state key to John McCain's hopes, the Republican Party brings up Barack Obama's former pastor. (11/02/2008)

Critics' Picks
Tina Fey rocks "30 Rock," Gretchen Mol lights up "Life on Mars," and the collected "Dykes to Watch Out For." (11/01/2008)

A Holocaust movie unlike any other Andrew O'Hehir
French screen legend Jeanne Moreau will make you weep in Israeli director Amos Gitai's breathtaking and unconventional "One Day You'll Understand." (11/01/2008)

Wrapping up the presidential campaign
Joan Walsh on the last days of the campaign. (11/01/2008)

Postcard from Pennsylvania: What are they so scared of?
At a rally in York, Pa., Palin supporters share their fears for a country run by Barack Obama. (11/02/2008)

Where McCain's luck could run out By Mike Madden
George W. Bush won Nevada twice -- but the Obama campaign is doubling down on its ground game here and looking flush. (11/01/2008)

A scary Halloween with Sarah Palin By Rebecca Traister
In central Pennsylvania, the Republican base is afraid of Obama, and lost in fever dreams of a neo-Soviet nightmare. But it's all in God's hands. (11/01/2008)

Four more days Joan Walsh
Democrats can't breathe easily until all the votes are counted. (11/01/2008)

Obama's winning argument By Joe Conason
The U.S. economy has prospered under Democratic policies, and the candidate knows it. But the real battle begins once Obama takes the White House. (11/01/2008)

Sultan Barack, his harem, and Sarah Palin's medical records Glenn Greenwald
What's the only thing worse than the Right trying -- still -- to claim that Obama is a Muslim? Their cowardly refusal to admit they're doing that. (11/02/2008)

Ferraro for Obama Alex Koppelman
The former vice-presidential candidate, who made some controversial remarks about Barack Obama earlier this year, now supports him. (11/01/2008)

Doonesbury calls it for Obama Andrew Burmon
The November 5th edition of Garry Trudeau's comic strip assumes that Barack Obama will win the presidency; some editors are unamused. (11/01/2008)

Obama's half-aunt living in U.S. illegally Alex Koppelman
The Associated Press reports that Zeituni Onyango's request for asylum was turned down in 2004 -- will there be a political impact? (11/01/2008)

That coveted Dick Cheney endorsement Mike Madden
Barack Obama and his aides mock John McCain for getting praise from the vice president. (11/01/2008)

Axelrod on Arizona: "Yes we can" Mike Madden
Barack Obama's top aide claims the campaign is serious about its chances of beating John McCain in his home state. (11/02/2008)