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September 2004


Garden State Partway
Believe it or not, John Kerry might lose New Jersey. A seasoned political reporter explains why.
September 29, 2004 | | web only

Re-Spin Redux?
In 2000, television agreed on the first night that Al Gore won the debate. Then the spin set in. Look out for a replay.
September 29, 2004 | | web only

Getting Tough with Fannie
We've only scratched the surface of the Fannie Mae scandal.
September 29, 2004 | | web only

The Rumsfeld Oath
Forget the Constitution: The civilians reviewing the findings of the Guantanamo tribunals swear only to the defense secretary.
September 29, 2004 | | web only

Put Up or Shut Up
It's time for disgruntled conservatives to decide which is more important: their president or their principles.
September 28, 2004 | | web only

The Squeeze is On
The last three years have hurt the middle class -- no matter what the American Enterprise Institute or Slate might say.
September 28, 2004 | | web only

Some Gratitude
Bush lies about health-care coverage to the National Guard soldiers he's been putting in harm's way.
September 28, 2004 | | web only

Optimist Club
Some people want to fix things in Iraq. Bush sees only a flawless policy.
September 28, 2004 | | web only

Gimme an 'O'. . .
Attacks work. And in the final weeks, Kerry should attack Bush on his biggest weakness of all.
September 27, 2004 | | web only

No Rest for the Wicked
Karl Rove seems to think he can glide to victory; he may be shocked in November.
September 27, 2004 | | web only

Debate School
Ten things John Kerry should do to change the dynamic of the race.
September 24, 2004 | | web only

Terrorist Watch
The indiscriminate detention of Arabs and Muslims after September 11 devastated thousands of families. A new film tells their stories.
September 24, 2004 | | web only

Purple People Watch
Voters, voters everywhere, but not a poll to trust. A weekly roundup from the swing states.
September 24, 2004 | | web only

Blocking the Latino Ballot
There are two key working-class communities in this election. Republicans only want one of them to vote.
September 23, 2004 | | web only

The Real Battle in the Battlegrounds
How the Republican Party turns job losses into electoral wins.
September 23, 2004 | | web only

Stay the Course
Join us in the world of George W. Bush, where you never have to change your mind -- or the oil in your car.
September 23, 2004 | | web only

The Marion Kind
Washington's controversial ex-mayor has a lesson for candidates: Find your voters and get them to the polls.
September 23, 2004 | | web only

A Broken Promise to Children
Americans would be outraged if they learned more about what the “education president” has accomplished.
September 23, 2004 | | web only

Deficient Deficit Debate
We need a debate on deficits, not party dogma.
September 23, 2004 | | web only

Schoolhouse Schlock
Conservatives flip-flop on standards for charter school research.
September 23, 2004 | | web only

Crouch Time
A holy fire-breather is embroiled in scandal over rumors of a homosexual affair. Meet televangelist Paul Crouch.
September 22, 2004 | | web only

Before Abu Ghraib…
The United States has a long, sad history of sanctioning murder and torture.
September 22, 2004 | | web only

Insult to Intelligence
Let's hope Porter Goss is a partisan hack. The alternative -- that he's entirely incompetent regarding intelligence issues -- would be far worse.
September 22, 2004 | | web only

They're Fired
Memo to John Kerry: Get rid of the hucksters and start acting like a president.
September 22, 2004 | | web only

Teaching Children About AIDS
Meet Shaft, Dick, Stretch, and others fighting the epidemic in South Africa.
September 22, 2004 | | web only

Nothing But Talk
George W. Bush is right: Democracy must spread around the world. But his policies have gotten in the way.
September 21, 2004 | | web only

Dirty Tactics
George W. Bush is making Iraq more dangerous for our troops because doing otherwise might hurt his campaign.
September 21, 2004 | | web only

Texas Film-School Massacre
Michael Moore-bashing, conspiracy theories, and more at the first conservative film festival.
September 20, 2004 | | web only

Midnight Express
When you know your legislation is unpopular, you sneak it in while America is sleeping.
September 20, 2004 | | web only

Stop the World
Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Samuelson is second-guessing globalism.
September 17, 2004 | | web only

Purple People Watch
Bush visits a "Swiftvets" backer in Pennsylvania, Kerry moves up in Washington, and Ivan makes mischief in Florida. A weekly roundup from the swing states.
September 17, 2004 | | web only

The A-Team
After six weeks of battering, John Kerry learned the importance of a tough and experienced communications operation. But did he learn it in time?
September 17, 2004 | | web only

The Speaker Slanders
Have you no decency, Dennis Hastert?
September 16, 2004 | | web only

Bankruptcy: The Real Story
Employees should be the first priority of a company entering bankruptcy -- not creditors.
September 16, 2004 | | web only

Reframe Bush -- Fast
John Kerry has about two weeks left to reclaim control of this election.
September 16, 2004 | | web only

Blowback
House Democrats haven't given up on John Kerry. Here are three reasons why.
September 16, 2004 | | web only

No Need For Debate
The Commission on Presidential Debates should stand up for itself.
September 16, 2004 | | web only

The Greed Factor
Sanctions against rogue regimes would have been abandoned if Dick Cheney had had his way.
September 15, 2004 | | web only

Real Horror Show
Two new albums bring graveyard rock into the post-9-11 world.
September 14, 2004 | | web only

Like Father, Like Son
Who was the first president to malign his opponent in a renomination speech? Bush Senior.
September 14, 2004 | | web only

Boundless Ambition
Six senators are vying for Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist's spot in 2006 -- and the strongest candidate is the scariest.
September 14, 2004 | | web only

Isn't It Ironic?
If Bush were really worried about nukes, he'd shut down the Pakistani arms bazaar, among other things.
September 13, 2004 | | web only

The Pathetic Truth
A unified theory of everything that explains why Democrats always get outfoxed.
September 13, 2004 | | web only

Shooting War
People told him he was crazy to make an anti-war film. TAP Talks to Robert Greenwald, director of Uncovered: The War on Iraq.
September 13, 2004 | | web only

Cinema Paradise
Two new Asian films -- Hero and Last Life in the Universe -- are visually stunning. But only one makes you fall in love.
September 10, 2004 | | web only

What I Learned in Tel Aviv
John Kerry has to campaign in a terrified America.
September 10, 2004 | | web only

Spreading Democracy Thin
Beijing is bulldozing Hong Kong's voters. Why are American conservatives so quiet?
September 10, 2004 | | web only

Purple People Watch
Republicans are after Washington state, Democrats are invading Montana, and every candidate's in enemy territory. A roundup of key gubernatorial races.
September 9, 2004 | | web only

Bush's Game of Risk
This vision of “opportunity” is finally making itself clear.
September 9, 2004 | | web only

The Truth About the Job Numbers
The “self-employed” are not this bad economy's saviors.
September 9, 2004 | | web only

Time to Get Tough
John Kerry has to buck up if he wants to have a fighting chance.
September 9, 2004 | | web only

Tricky Dick
The vice president desperately wants to hide his embarrassing national-security record.
September 9, 2004 | | web only

Daddy Darkest
George W. Bush thinks of Americans as little kids. No wonder we've grown so dysfunctional.
September 9, 2004 | | web only

Surrender Monkey in Chief
George W. Bush has given up on trying to reduce terrorism.
September 8, 2004 | | web only

Oil For Dummies
A look at our energy problem -- and why fixing it could mean political suicide. TAP Talks to Matthew Yeomans, author of Oil: Anatomy of an Industry.
September 7, 2004 | | web only

Room for Growth
New data show that our living standards have the potential to go up.
September 3, 2004 | | web only

Mole Hunt
An expert on U.S.–Israeli relations reveals details from his recent visit with the FBI.
September 3, 2004 | | web only

Kerry's 'Nam
In a new film, five Brothers in Arms talk about survivor guilt, "baby killers," and heroism.
September 3, 2004 | | web only

A Labor Party No More
Breaking up with Tony Blair is hard to do. TAP talks to Neal Lawson, a journalist and Labor Party activist.
September 3, 2004 | | web only

Channel Surfing
In new and nuanced ways, PBS, CNN, and Zell Miller get it all wrong.
September 2, 2004 | | web only

False Grit
True, George W. Bush is resolved. But to what end?
September 2, 2004 | | web only

Bush's Ruinous Economic Plans
In a second term, the policies would be just as unproductive, expensive, and industry-friendly.
September 2, 2004 | | web only

Cabin Fever
They're Republican and gay -- and they may be about to come out against Bush.
September 2, 2004 | | web only

Bagging the Deer Hunters
Republicans are trying to poach the Democrats' base in the Midwest.
September 2, 2004 | | web only

Hidden Agenda
The convention trumpets compassion, but the real Bush agenda is clear: Use tax policy to starve the government even more.
September 2, 2004 | | web only

What Ownership Society?
George W. Bush will talk about his idea of an "ownership society" tonight. Here's what his plans really mean.
September 2, 2004 | | web only

After Four More Years…
This week's biggest speakers are looking forward to 2008.
September 2, 2004 | | web only

New York Minutes
Thoughts from a place where Purple Hearts are a joke and Bush is our Churchill.
September 1, 2004 | | web only

Court Jesters
Remember the International Criminal Court? House Republicans sure do.
September 1, 2004 | | web only

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