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The new format
King Kaufman
It looks like a blog but still feels like a column from this end. You can call it whatever you want.
When do we know the worst is over?
Andrew Leonard
The April jobs report: Not so bad. The price of oil: Down just a bit. The credit crunch: Subsiding?
Gas tax proposals likely DOA
Alex Koppelman
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she doesn't support and won't push for proposals for a summer suspension of the federal gas tax.
Stop calling it “giant,” people — this squid’s “colossal”!
Farhad Manjoo
Remember: A giant squid is distinct from a colossal squid.
Quote of the day
Alex Koppelman
Who's responsible for the lack of substance in discussions about the presidential campaign?
Brian Williams’ “response” to the military analyst story
Glenn Greenwald
The NBC News anchor is finally forced to address the NYT expos
The gas tax battle continues
Alex Koppelman
Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama sparred Tuesday over Clinton's -- and John McCain's -- support for a summer holiday from federal gas taxes.
Why Obama denounced Wright
Alex Koppelman
In a press conference Tuesday, Barack Obama spoke forcefully against his former pastor, Jeremiah Wright -- aides say he did so after he saw what Wright had said recently.
The Strategic Pandering Reserve
Andrew Leonard
President Bush's analysis is correct. Releasing oil from the SPR will not ease consumer pain at the pump.
Winning the global trade game
Andrew Leonard
China overtook the United States as the world's number two exporter in 2007. But who reigns supreme?
Brian Williams nominates Peggy Noonan for a Pulitzer Prize
Glenn Greenwald
The WSJ column hailed by the NBC anchor as "a splendid piece of journalism" has to be read to be believed.
What should Obama do about Rev. Jeremiah Wright?
Compiled by Salon staff
With the pastor's latest invective clouding Obama's campaign, Salon turns to a panel of political and cultural experts for answers.
How much voter fraud is there, really?
Alex Koppelman
A Supreme Court decision upholding an Indiana voter I.D. law raises the question of what these laws are actually fighting.
The return of the Rev. Wright
Alex Koppelman
Barack Obama's former pastor is back in the news, and in a big way -- how will this affect the Obama campaign?
Karl Rove: Honest political genius
Glenn Greenwald
Why does anyone listen to the "advice" and assessments of GOP operatives when it comes to choosing the Democratic candidate?
John McCain’s “I care about poverty” tour
Joan Walsh
While the GOP nominee was expressing sorrow over Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, his friend John Hagee said the tragedy was God's punishment.
Keith Olbermann apologizes for his Clinton remark
Joan Walsh
"It is a metaphor. I apologize." Thanks, Keith -- and thanks to everyone who made it an issue.
McCain: “Clear who Hamas wants to be the next president”
Alex Koppelman
John McCain seizes on positive comments about Barack Obama made by a Hamas advisor, but it was Bush's policies that boosted the group.
Ask the pilot
Patrick Smith
Here's one way to exploit people's fear of flying: Tell them airlines are saving money by skimping on fuel.
Total systemic breakdown, then and now
Andrew Leonard
The early 17th century was a tough time in China -- but not as alien to our own lives as you might imagine.
Top Dems consider intervening in race
Alex Koppelman
Harry Reid says he, Nancy Pelosi and Howard Dean might press superdelegates to make their endorsements public, but not until at least June.
Prepare for the assault on “Grand Theft Auto IV”
Farhad Manjoo
Will Hillary Clinton use the much-anticipated release to win over the concerned parents demo?
Give it up, Dick
Alex Koppelman
Vice President Dick Cheney is reportedly still on the hunt for Iraqi WMD.
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