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10 Ways Obama Should Not Imitate the John Kerry Campaign  

10 Ways Obama Should Not Imitate the John Kerry Campaign
By Drew Westen, Huffington Post
Dems have used the same playbook to guide themselves to losing presidential campaigns for decades. Here are the techniques Obama should avoid. Read more »

Michelle Obama Inspires: DUMMY 4 STEVE PIECE  

Michelle Introduces Who the Obamas Really Are: Just Like All of Us
By Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet
Michelle Obama gives an inspiring and intimate introduction to her family's all-American success story. And: Ted Kennedy passes the torch. Read more »

The Pinched Middle Class Is Ditching Target for Wal-Mart  

The Pinched Middle Class Is Ditching Target for Wal-Mart
By Marie Cocco, Washington Post Writers Group
Money is on the mind of voters as they see their paychecks shrink from inflation, their jobs threatened and their middle-class dreams diminished. Read more »

Looking Back at Five Years of Bush's Wreckage in Iraq  

Looking Back at Five Years of Bush's Wreckage in Iraq
By Chalmers Johnson, Tomdispatch.com
Bush's supporters see the global war on terrorism as a "clash of civilizations" -- yet the civilization we are destroying in Iraq is part of our own. Read more »

Priced Out of Prescription Drugs  

Priced Out of Prescription Drugs
By Isaiah J. Poole, Campaign for America's Future
Reducing drug industry influence is critical to bringing skyrocketing prescription drug and health care costs under control. Read more »

Unplug and Recharge: Can Arianna Huffington Really Make Politicos More Self-Aware?  

Unplug and Recharge: Can Arianna Huffington Really Make Politicos More Self-Aware?
By Don Hazen, AlterNet
In a stark contrast to the endless talk and politics, Arianna Huffington launches campaign for more self-awareness at the Democratic Convention. Read more »

Will Thirsty States Get Great Lakes Water?  

Will Thirsty States Get Great Lakes Water?
By Dave Dempsey, AlterNet
A new compact protecting the Great Lakes is set to pass Congress, but there are a few green critics with serious concerns. Read more »

Afghan President Pardons Men Convicted of Gang Rape  

Afghan President Pardons Men Convicted of Gang Rape
By Kate Clark, Independent UK
President Hamid Karzai has pardoned three men who were found guilty of brutally raping a woman in the northern province of Samangan. Read more »

  AlterNet's DNC Coverage -- Rumors, Hot News, Protests & More  

Report: Police May Have Stopped Plot to Kill Obama  

Report: Police May Have Stopped Plot to Kill Obama
By Joshua Holland, AlterNet
Story requires confirmation. Read more »

Jumping Jack Rachel Maddow  

Jumping Jack Rachel Maddow
By The Masher, AlterNet
An exuberant Maddow called for a stronger progressive media to counter the right-wing propaganda machine. Read more »

'Free Speech Zones,' aka 'Freedom Cages,' at the DNC  

'Free Speech Zones,' aka 'Freedom Cages,' at the DNC
By Lindsay Beyerstein, Firedoglake
The entire U.S. is supposed to be a free speech zone, isn't it? Read more »

Psst... Want to Know What Dem Insiders Are Being Told?  

Psst... Want to Know What Dem Insiders Are Being Told?
By Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet
Party leaders cite reasons to be bullish for November. Read more »

If I Were a Big Donor, I'd Party in My Sky Box All Day Long  

If I Were a Big Donor, I'd Party in My Sky Box All Day Long
By Nancy Watzman, Political Party Time
Lifestyles of the rich and powerful: a look at the perks big donors receive at the conventions. Read more »

Bloggers Bust Up Telecom Blue Dog Party in Denver  

Bloggers Bust Up Telecom Blue Dog Party in Denver
By Jane Hamsher, Firedoglake
If these Conservative Dems are eating AT&T's cocktail weenies, they shouldn't be afraid to let their telecom flag fly. Read more »

Hillary Urges Unity, Attacks McCain  

Hillary Urges Unity, Attacks McCain
By Petulant, Shakesville
Hillary on McCain's recent attack ads that feature her: "I am Hillary Clinton and I do not approve that message." Read more »

Iraq Veterans Against the War Call on Obama to Endorse Their Goals  

Iraq Veterans Against the War Call on Obama to Endorse Their Goals
By IVAW Media, Iraq Veterans Against the War
"A Presidential candidate dedicated to an anti-war platform should have no objections to the goals of our organization." Read more »

  PEEK and Video: The hottest buzz and videos on the web  

Big Agriculture's Exploitation of Migrant Workers  

Big Agriculture's Exploitation of Migrant Workers
By Inside USA, Al Jazeera
Inside USA reports. Read more »

Two U.S. Marines Held in Contempt in Fallujah Killings Civil Trial  

Two U.S. Marines Held in Contempt in Fallujah Killings Civil Trial
By Steve Czajkowski, Jurist Legal News and Research
Sgt. Ryan Weemer and Sgt. Jermaine Nelson took the 5th and refused to testify against their former squad leader on the killing of Iragi prisoners. Read more »

 

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