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"The Truth (With Jokes)": Al Franken pukes into his wastebasket in Chapter 4 of his new book, then spends Chapter 5 in "Rove-induced septic shock."; By Lynn Harris Oct 25, 2005
Afghanistan: Mission not yet accomplished: Despite successful elections, warlords, drug cartels and growing disenchantment with the West could still derail the fledgling democracy.; By Mitchell Prothero Sep 21, 2005
Bush's war and the Egyptian elections: Mubarak's rigged victory shows that right-wing predictions of an "Arab spring" were wishful thinking.; By Juan Cole Sep 19, 2005
The end of the affair: Israel's withdrawal from Gaza signals Sharon's abandonment of the deluded settlement policy he created. But can he survive the political fallout?; By Aluf Benn Aug 18, 2005
Is the Senate in play in 2006?: Don't count your donkeys just yet, but one Senate watcher says that Democrats may have a shot at regaining control.; Tim Grieve Jun 23, 2005
Keep on reforming: We've made progress in the way we elect our representatives, but we need to lose the winner-take-all system.; By Steven Hill Jun 13, 2005
This is what democracy looks like?: President and Mrs. Bush miss an opportunity to promote democratic reform in Egypt.; Julia Scott May 27, 2005
After Arafat: Fighting corruption, rebuilding institutions and trying to bring militants into the political system, Palestinians have moved on after the death of their leader. But how long will their new hopes last?; By Jennifer Miller Mar 30, 2005
Not the "people power" Bush had in mind: Sending hordes of supporters into the Beirut streets, Hezbollah upstaged the opposition. But can the militant group decide what part it wants to play?; By Mitchell Prothero Mar 11, 2005
Voting doesn't mean democracy: The election impressed the world, but now the Iraqis have to learn to share power. And there's still a savage firefight every night in my Baghdad neighborhood.; By Mitchell Prothero Feb 5, 2005
The Shiite earthquake: With non-Sunni Muslims poised to take power for the first time, a new Iraq is being born. Will it survive its infancy?; By Juan Cole Feb 1, 2005
Vote and/or die: Braving death, a few Shiites hit the streets to turn out the vote -- and inspire one flag-waving Iraqi to welcome an American reporter.; By Mitchell Prothero Jan 29, 2005
"An explosion waiting to happen": Iraq expert Amy Hawthorne discusses the possibilities -- but mostly the pitfalls -- of Sunday's elections.; By Jeff Horwitz Jan 29, 2005
Ballots and bombs in Baghdad: The capital is in virtual lockdown as insurgents spread intimidation and fear. The biggest question in Iraq: Is voting worth dying for?; By Jill Carroll Jan 29, 2005
After Nov. 2: Table Talkers weigh in this week on post-election emotions and the next four years.; Nov 12, 2004
Election Day ... and beyond: Table Talkers weigh in on the big day, and how they're facing the aftermath.; Nov 5, 2004
Busted for "aggressive protection"!: I don't care what the Colorado D.A.'s office tells you, I was sweet as pie! Part 2 of an Election Protection volunteer's story.; By Ayelet Waldman Nov 2, 2004
Fun and games in Florida: Are voter mishaps in the Sunshine State a Republican plot, a Democratic scheme or just pure abject incompetence?; By Farhad Manjoo Oct 29, 2004
Too much ado about Iowa: In an election as close as this one, does the "smart crowd" behavior in electronic markets really mean anything?; By Farhad Manjoo Oct 27, 2004
Kicking it to the curb: A president or a cookbook, what needs to go? Also, can kindness be mandated?; Oct 22, 2004
Seeing red in Florida: Four years after the biggest voting debacle in U.S. history, many suspect that GOP officials in the crucial state are planning dirty tricks again.; By Farhad Manjoo Oct 15, 2004
Burqas and ballots: In one of the most male-dominated nations on earth, Afghan vice presidential candidate Shafiqa Habibi doesn't play second fiddle to anyone.; By Ann Marlowe Oct 8, 2004
In polls we trust?: Bush leads by 10 points. No, wait, Kerry's up by 5. No, Nader's on top! OK -- that's not true, but in the ever crazier world of election polls, who knows what's next?; By Farhad Manjoo Oct 6, 2004
Does George Bush even know what science is?: A new political advocacy organization, Scientists and Engineers for Change, is pretty sure the answer is no. And so they're going on the warpath.; By Katharine Mieszkowski Sep 30, 2004
The Iowa Electronic Markets are still going for Bush: Election-predicting traders are betting not just on a narrow Republican victory, but a landslide. What's behind the Bush bubble?; By Farhad Manjoo Sep 29, 2004

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