My American exceptionalism fantasy is over: How these midterms sealed the deal
When I lived abroad, I’d proudly defend this country and extol its virtues. Here’s what changed my entire worldview
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 6:13 PM UTC 0America
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Frank unloads on Dems & Kansas
The Salon columnist dissects Tuesday's GOP rout and a tumultuous Kansas cycle -- and slams the Democrats' response
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Mitch is on borrowed time: Early look at ’16 Senate map shows great chance for Dems
The 2016 battleground map looks excellent for Democrats -- but they shouldn't take anything for granted
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 6:00 PM UTC 02016 Elections, 2014 elections
GOP’s brash impeachment talk: Why they clearly don’t understand the Constitution
With a new congressional majority, Republicans may finally pursue a long-stated goal. Here's why it's so warped
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 5:58 PM UTC 0Richard Nixon, Impeachment
White women didn’t just fail Wendy Davis — they failed the rest of Texas, too
It's already been said that Greg Abbott won among women voters. So are women of color not women?
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 4:45 PM UTC 0Texas, Wendy Davis, Greg Abbott
War is coming: Why the Democratic Party might try to abandon liberal voters
Following another midterm drubbing, Democratic soul-searching could mean casting out progressives
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 2:01 PM UTC 0AlterNet, Hillary Clinton
The midterm massacre probably means nothing for 2016
Republicans' landslide victory Tuesday was jarring, but don't start punching their ticket for the White House yet
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 11:30 PM UTC 0White House, Congress, Midterms
America looks forward to Cory Gardner & co.’s courageous fight to expand birth control access
Gardner and Tillis played up their commitment to birth control before the election. Time to cash that check! VIDEO
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 9:33 PM UTC 0Video, Birth Control, women
John Boehner puts Obama in impossible spot on immigration reform
Let the bipartisan golden age begin!
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 9:15 PM UTC 0John Boehner, R-Ohio
It begins: Conservative Ben Carson reportedly set to enter 2016 presidential race
The right-wing celebrity plans to introduce himself to voters with a 40-minute ad this weekend
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 8:24 PM UTC 0Ben Carson, 2016 election
GOP propagandist’s phony reform: Frank Luntz shows how to co-opt populist anger
The right's favorite guru-pollster offers a case-in-point for how the 1 percent will try to stop real change
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 7:50 PM UTC 0Frank Luntz, Election 2014
Tucker Carlson unloads in unhinged rant about race and immigration
The conservative talking head fans fears that Obama administration is ginning up racial tension VIDEO
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 7:05 PM UTC 0Video, Tucker Carlson, Alex Jones
White men gave Republicans their big midterm victory
The demographic breaks big for Republican candidates, while the Democratic coalition frays
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 5:53 PM UTC 0white men, Republicans, GOP
GOP’s head-exploding op-ed: Boehner, McConnell pretend they’ll end gridlock they created
In today's WSJ, Boehner and McConnell set new records for chutzpah by lamenting inability of government to function
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 5:35 PM UTC 0midterm elections, Midterms
Scott Walker 2016? Bring it on: Why cheerleading media has it all wrong
The charisma-free, scandal-dogged divider is being touted as a GOP savior. Here’s why his national hopes are doomed
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 4:46 PM UTC 0Scott Walker, Wisconsin, Midterms
How to doom GOP in ’16: Strong executive action on immigration would clinch Dems-Latinos relationship
Conventional wisdom says it's too perilous to act on immigration after the midterm debacle. The opposite is true
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 4:06 PM UTC 0Immigration, Barack Obama, Vox
Clinton’s midterm challenge: Can Dems bounce back economically with Hillary?
The midterm blowout shows Democrats need to regain credibility on economic policy. Can Hillary lead that change?
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 3:51 PM UTC 0Hillary Clinton, 2016 Elections
No, more Obama campaign appearances would not have saved the Democrats
The White House's post-defeat finger-pointing has already begun. Here's what they miss
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 3:49 PM UTC 0Barack Obama, 2014 elections
Pat Buchanan: Joni Ernst is “enormously attractive,” “a gal with a real sense of humor”
After being lauded for her good looks by Democrat Tom Harkin, the senator-elect has yet to respond to Buchanan VIDEO
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 3:38 PM UTC 0Video, Pat Buchanan, Joni Ernst
Must-see morning clip: Jon Stewart lampoons GOP hypocrisy on obstructionism
"Who the f**k are you people?" VIDEO
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 2:41 PM UTC 0Video, Jon Stewart
“The Colbert Report’s” advice to Obama: Get super-high
"D.C. now stands for Dank Chronic" VIDEO
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 2:30 PM UTC 0Video, The Colbert Report
Right-winger’s “no compassion” crusade: Conservative writer William Voegeli unloads
Author tells Salon why his new book is a "mean-spirited diatribe" against basing policy on empathy
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 1:30 PM UTC 0Barack Obama, william voegeli
I was once a climate change denier
I'm a scientist now, but the embarrassment lingers. Here's why I let myself be duped -- and how I came to my senses
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 12:15 PM UTC 0The Tyee, Climate Change
Sick of Republican shenanigans: Why Obama may not get snookered this time
After the GOP had a big election in 2010, the president gave way too much ground. Here's why this time's different
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 12:00 PM UTC 02014 elections, Barack Obama
A response to Ta-Nehisi Coates: Why Black women are overlooked — again
Sure, Ida B. Wells deserves praise -- but so do other black women who didn't make their names advocating for men
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 11:59 AM UTC 0columbia university
Circus of GOP talking heads: I spent my post-election day watching Fox News
Amid the feasting, a note of "oh crap": Now we have to make everybody unhappy, control Cruz, and fight Hillary
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 12:00 AM UTC 0Politics, 2014 elections
We have been stupefied: How Republicans subvert democracy, and the Democrats’ sorry dereliction
As the Republicans take the Senate, these four reasons explain why the republic is in serious, serious trouble
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2014 9:45 PM UTC 0Elections 2014, Ted Cruz
Artie Lange latest comedian to be very bad at his job of being a funny comedian
A series of racist and sexist tweets about ESPN host Cari Champion lost him a gig. Now he's mad at "PC groups"
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2014 9:43 PM UTC 0artie lange, cari champion
“I hear you”: President Obama responds to midterm rout of Democrats, lays out centrist agenda
In post-election press conference, the president sketches vision for his final two years
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2014 9:11 PM UTC 0midterm elections
Two champions of gun safety laws survive tough reelection challenges
Dannel Malloy and John Hickenlooper's wins are silver linings in what's shaping up as a bad year for Dems
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2014 9:01 PM UTC 0Dannel Malloy
Obama should welcome impeachment: Take bold action on climate, immigration and force the right to overreach
Learn the lesson: The GOP won't work with you. Instead of bad compromises, enact a populist agenda and fight for it
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2014 8:46 PM UTC 0Elections 2014, Impeachment
A night of blown opportunity: Why millennials didn’t show up last night
For all the demographic targeting, one group was all but ignored -- but could have made a difference. Here's why
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2014 8:20 PM UTC 0millennials, Rand Paul
The media’s bipartisan fantasy: Centrist pundits forever chasing the “compromise” fairy
Pundits insist that the new GOP Congress will compromise with Obama. Here's why it won't happen
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2014 7:40 PM UTC 0political pundits
Here we go again: The media starts pushing the “moderate GOP” myth
The Times thinks the GOP civil war is over and the establishment has won. Here's why that's total nonsense
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2014 7:17 PM UTC 0Mitch McConnell, Barack Obama
Tennessee’s extreme anti-choice amendment puts abortion further out of reach in the South
Two personhood measures failed Tuesday night, but Tennessee voters approved an extreme antiabortion amendment
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2014 6:49 PM UTC 0Abortion, Women's Health
How did Nate Silver’s forecasts stack up against midterm results?
Last night's results brought some high-profile upsets for Silver's FiveThirtyEight
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2014 6:30 PM UTC 0Nate Silver
Enjoy it while it lasts! GOP base is still white and aging
Yes, Democrats got hammered yesterday. But the demographics are undeniable, and the GOP's base still has no future
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2014 6:06 PM UTC 0Midterms, Demographics
Don’t be naive, Mr. President: How the White House should respond to last night’s disaster
The president may offer some nice words about working with the GOP today. Here's how to tell if he believes it
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2014 5:35 PM UTC 02014 elections, Barack Obama
Town in Texas becomes first to ban fracking
"It means we don't have to worry about what our kids are breathing at city playgrounds"
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2014 4:42 PM UTC 0Texas, denton, fracking
