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An unpardonable use of power
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.
The Obama effect
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.
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?
Can Republicans come back from their “thumpin'”?
Thomas Schaller
Three conservatives plot the future of the GOP, and handicap the chances of Sarah Palin and other 2012 contenders.
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.
The 2008 election: Where are they now?
Salon Staff
Salon catches up with some of the also-rans, has-beens and future standouts from the 2008 election cycle.
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.
An open apology to boomers everywhere
Heather Havrilesky
Your earnest, self-important prattle has gotten on Gen X nerves for decades. But now we finally get it.
The new era of Obama
Salon Staff
Sherman Alexie, Joan Blades, Robert Dallek, Greil Marcus, Dan Savage and others weigh in on Obama's historic presidential win.
Taking our country back
Gary Kamiya
Obama's victory was a triumph not just for Democrats but for the American spirit and the world.
Hillary: Barack is the man for the moment
Thomas Schaller
Hillary Clinton publishes two strong Op-Eds backing Obama.
What YouTube tells us about our political conversation
Cyrus Farivar
A new online analysis firm figures it out.
The Republican shipwreck
Gary Kamiya
The mighty right-wing Titanic is sinking, and McCain is desperately blaming Bush. But the problem isn't the captain -- it's the ship.
On Iraq, McCain doesn’t have a clue
Joe Conason
Despite the impasse in U.S.-Iraq negotiations, he clings to his fantasy of "victory" and America's ability to set the terms for withdrawal.
Salon Radio: Kenneth Katzman on attacking Iran
Glenn Greenwald
An interview with one of the Beltway's leading Iran experts and advocates of an attack reveals the grotesque indifference and banality of evil of our foreign policy establishment.
Bipartisanship and threats of war toward Iran
Glenn Greenwald
A new Washington Post Op-Ed from a typical Beltway "bipartisan" group demands that the new president prepare for an attack on Iran.
“Body of Lies”
Stephanie Zacharek
Russell and Leo team up in this overly intricate indictment of the war on terror.
Meet Sarah Palin’s radical right-wing pals
David Neiwert, Max Blumenthal
Extremists Mark Chryson and Steve Stoll helped launch Palin's political career in Alaska, and in return had influence over policy. "Her door was open," says Chryson -- and still is.
Nobody’s dummy
Camille Paglia
Liberals underestimate Sarah Palin's vitality and -- yes -- smarts at their own peril. Plus: Obama's presidential air, Biden's condescending mugging, feminism's lost sisters.
Juicing up the ticket
Garrison Keillor
Dishonest, cynical men put forward Sarah Palin for national office, but the truth emerges: The lady is talking freely about matters she has never thought about.
Live blogging: I’m just hired help here
Alex Koppelman
Tom Brokaw's outburst was the most exciting part of the foreign policy discussion during tonight's debate, at least once Iraq was left behind.
Sarah Palin’s museum of trite right-wing tactics: 1980-2008
Glenn Greenwald
The attacks on Obama grow more unhinged and more counter-productive in direct proportion.
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