Our Failed Cuba Policy Fixation
In an election year, presidential candidates spend a great deal of time bowing before the altar of the creaky Cuban embargo.
Riding on the Wrong Track
Stop the world; I want to get off.
Creating the Muslim Manchurian Candidate
Obama opponents have carefully shifted the debate from Obama being Muslim to Obama acting Muslim.
The Right’s Great Hope: Rick Santorum
The former Pennsylvania senator garners the support of a political base built by charismatic – but imperfect – preachers.
Running Against Islam
Politicians indulge in anti-Islamic sentiment with near impunity.
Party of God
You wouldn’t think it would take Him four shots to pick a winner.
Islamophobic Contest
Better dead than Mohammed.
Somebody vs. Someone Else vs. Obama
Two months into 2012, the presidential race is unusually unpredictable.
Dodging the Media on the Campaign Trail
Mitt Romney’s Colorado tour illustrates how shallow coverage becomes when candidates evade the scrutiny of real journalists.
Inside Rick Santorum’s Head
For him, the right to privacy doesn’t exist.
Un-Presidential Primaries
Despite the Santorum speed bump, it seems certain now that Mitt Romney will be the eventual nominee.
Immobility Nation
For most people facing poverty today in the United States, the concept of America as the land of opportunity is just a fable.
The Apocalyptics
Dress them up in black, put some Goth makeup on them, give them a name like The Apocalyptics, and the Republican candidates would fit right in with the head-banger crowd.
Santorum Puts a Scare Into an Ex-Pat
Rick Santorum’s foreign policies range from the frightening to the odd.
South Carolina on my Mind
By November, a third of the American people will believe that Barack Obama kidnapped the Lindbergh baby and Michelle drove the getaway car.