Current News & Politics

• And still our vote mattered I marvel at the opportunity lost in the Iran election -- and what might yet be gained
  By Shane M.
• Media elite vs. blogger peasants The White House allowed a mere commoner among the Beltway peerage -- how indecorous!
  By Gene Lyons
• Al Franken takes his job very seriously Being the 60th Democratic Senate vote is no joke. But can Franken guarantee Sotomayor vote or healthcare reform?
  By Mike Madden
• The Obamas' first harvest It's yielded pounds of produce, and good will from activists, but will the White House garden change food policy?
  By Mike Madden

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