Black man given nation's worst job. Prop 8 passes by slim margin in California; Obama acceptance speech still said to be "a defining moment for gay people." Sullivan: This is heart-breaking news, but I am not shattered. Part 1 of Newsweek's "How
A month of political volleys in the lead-up to the 2008 presidential election.
Studs Terkel, one of several Chicago wonders, passes away at a glorious 96 years old. His most recent work, published earlier this year, anthologizes previously unpublished writings, broadcasts, and interviews.
To ease into this new day: the basic facts about our extraordinary next president. Democrats' big wins in Congress repudiate the Republicans' '94 revolution. Concerning promises, study finds politicians actually do put their money where their mouth was (mmm, pork). Reactions from various pundits; reactions from around
As explained this morning, TMN endorses Obama. Try this link if you have any voting questions. Tune in tonight for live Guilfoile-Warner blogging of election night. U.N. relief convoy enters east Congo rebel zone. South Africa will only benefit if a new party gathers support, develops credible policies,
For his steady demeanor, his agile mind, and his inspiring story; for progressive policies that look beyond the next four years and that can help us meet the challenges of the next century; for the future we want to secure for our nation and our children's nation, the
Facebook and other online social networks have played an extraordinary role in this election season. But to what effect? Confronting your status-update addiction.
Fredrik, yet another preciously awesome indie band from Sweden, makes their American debut. It will all end in pop genius, tintinnabulation.
Joseph Epstein introduces this monograph, in a series from the Yale University Press, on American icon and extraordinary entertainer/everyman Fred Astaire.
Election excitement crescendos in: Ohio, Kenya, London, Brooklyn, Indonesia, Israel, Pakistan. Springsteen campaigns for Obama: "We are at the crossroads." Also: Mega-sized Obama portrait in the sand. Hitchens flips out after McCain compares Rashid Khalidi to a neo-Nazi. Despite new governor and improved ballot, potential voter
