Joan Walsh

Posts in March 2008

March 5
Should Florida and Michigan vote again?
Sure it would be expensive, but the cost to the Democratic Party if superdelegates end up choosing the nominee would also be high.
March 9
Obama, Clinton and the black-brown divide
There was no electioneering allowed at a social justice conference in New Orleans this week, but tough issues were aired anyway.
March 10
One happy ending to "The Wire"
If you found the show's bleak view of the inner city too depressing, you'll love Wendell Pierce's New Orleans rebuilding project.
March 12
Introducing 5 Things!
Salon's opinionated guide to the top five stories you need to know about.
March 18
Was Obama's speech enough?
He spoke eloquently and bravely about race but his remarks about his pastor Jeremiah Wright leave many tough questions unanswered.
March 19
Hillary Clinton's long strange journey on Iraq
On this sad fifth anniversary, I can't help wishing she'd been bolder in admitting her mistake in voting to authorize Bush's war.
March 22
Moving beyond Obama and race
He's not the kind of leader to generalize about a "typical white person," so here's hoping he gets back to his message soon
March 26
How the long primary battle helps Democrats
Voter registration and turnout are soaring, and the party is training workers and identifying supporters in all 50 states.
March 27
Michelle Obama on "ignorant" America
She was talking about everyone's stereotypes about other groups, and she wasn't wrong.
March 28
Hillary Clinton's tough week
While waiting for an Obama stumble, she needs to run a perfect campaign, and she messed up with her Bosnia "memories."
March 30
Why John Edwards hasn't endorsed Obama
A New York magazine piece says the Democratic front-runner turned off the populist Edwards by attacking Clinton's health plan and seeming "glib and aloof."
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