It’s been a disastrous month, but the underlying numbers still suggest that this will be a close race to the end
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Immigration Debate: The Problem with the Word Illegal
It’s inflammatory, imprecise and, most of all, inaccurate. So why does everyone — from Chuck Schumer to Mitt Romney — use it?
Why I’m a One-Issue Voter
The rabbi who gave the benediction at the DNC asks, Which candidate will prevent nuclear terror?
The Rich Haven’t Always Hated Taxes
Once upon a time, the wealthy elite took pride in the fact that they paid higher rates than other Americans
The War Against a War President
In their attempts to characterize Obama as “weak” on defense, Republicans face an uphill battle
The Mitt Mirage: How Romney Dumbed Himself Down
The Republican nominee can no longer say for certain what he believes in
A Letter to Jim Lehrer
Now that the conventions are over, it’s time to put some real issues on the debate agenda
Behind the Chicago Teachers’ Strike: Why Talks Must Be Made Public
With city officials and the Chicago teachers’ union at an impasse, both sides should heed Louis Brandeis’ call and start negotiating in the open
The Truth About Mitt
He isn’t the guy the Democrats attacked last week. In fact, he isn’t even the guy he said he was at the Republican convention
We Need To Stop the “Just-A-Mom” Routine
Why do leaders like Michelle Obama need to resort to “momism” in order to appeal to women?
The Myth of Bootstrapping
Politicians love to portray themselves as Horatio Alger characters, but they aren’t talking about how social mobility is all but impossible for many these days
Paralysis Rules
The looming budget crisis raises a key question: Can either candidate close a deal?
How To Read Political Racial Code
Using certain words to invoke stereotypes and racial fear is a reprehensible but time-worn tactic