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The Obama show lands in Israel
He got a rock-star reception here, but an intriguing question lingers: Which U.S. presidential candidate is better for this country?
By Aluf Benn Jul 24, 2008
Exposing Bush's historic abuse of power
Salon has uncovered new evidence of post-9/11 spying on Americans. Obtained documents point to a potential investigation of the White House that could rival Watergate.
By Tim Shorrock Jul 23, 2008
McCain: Enough about you, let's talk about me
John McCain tries to pull the media spotlight away from Barack Obama, who he thinks doesn't deserve it.
By Mike Madden Jul 23, 2008
A big November ahead for Senate Democrats
Three experts tell Salon that the party may expand its Senate majority by half a dozen seats, but they also think at least one Democratic incumbent is vulnerable.
By Thomas F. Schaller Jul 22, 2008
Iraqi prime minister: Obama has "right time frame" for withdrawal
Read the interview with Der Spiegel in which Nouri al-Maliki backs Barack Obama's timetable for leaving Iraq.
By Mathias Muller von Blumencron and Bernard Zand Jul 21, 2008
How big will Democratic gains be this fall?
A panel of experts projects the number of seats Democrats will add in the House in November -- and which Democrats are most likely to lose their jobs.
By Thomas F. Schaller Jul 21, 2008
Flip-flopping to the White House
How Barack Obama and John McCain are changing positions on everything from wiretapping to taxes.
By Mike Madden Jul 17, 2008
Cracking Code Pink
Why does the peace movement have to dress and act like an irritating children's birthday party?
By Cintra Wilson Jul 17, 2008
Barack Obama's super marketing machine
He knows your neighborhood, your favorite products and even when you open your e-mail. How Obama is betting on vast, corporate-style voter outreach to win the White House.
By Mike Madden Jul 16, 2008
Turning their backs on jihad
Disenchanted with Osama bin Laden, former holy warriors are renouncing violence.
By Britta Sandberg Jul 16, 2008
Sabotage in Guantánamo
How the 9/11 suspects are trying to exploit the major flaws in the military commissions implemented by the Bush administration.
By Stacy Sullivan Jul 15, 2008
What journalists should be asking about the no-bid Iraqi oil deals
What was the Bush administration's involvement in the recent deals?
By Nick Turse Jul 14, 2008
German chancellor, Berlin mayor bicker over Obama visit
Berlin's mayor wants to grant Obama's wish to deliver a major speech in front of the Brandenburg Gate, but Angela Merkel has misgivings.
By Carsten Volkery Jul 9, 2008
Obama hopes to go where JFK went before
Barack Obama wants to hold a keynote speech on transatlantic relations in front of Berlin's Brandenburg Gate. But don't call him a "European."
By Gregor Peter Schmitz Jul 9, 2008
My interview with murderer Hans Reiser
Five days before the computer genius who killed his wife led police to her body, he was remorseless and angry in defense of his innocence.
By Stephen Elliott Jul 9, 2008
John McCain's radical tax plan
He voted against Bush's tax cuts, but now, despite a ballooning deficit, he wants to slash taxes even further -- with most of the benefits going to the rich.
By Justin Jouvenal Jul 9, 2008
Pakistan's deal with the devil
Beheadings, martial law, kidnappings: The Taliban is making its presence felt at the gates of one of Pakistan's biggest cities.
By Walter Mayr Jul 8, 2008
Barack by the books
The works that have influenced Obama illustrate that he would be the most literary president in recent memory -- and one likely to govern from the center.
By Laura Miller Jul 7, 2008
Obama veepstakes: The other woman
She's no Hillary Clinton, but Kathleen Sebelius, the popular governor of Kansas, may have a shot at being Barack's running mate.
By Walter Shapiro Jul 7, 2008
Apocalypse now
In a devastating global climate of our own making, how will humans survive?
By Mike Davis Jul 7, 2008
Jesse Helms dies on July 4th
Former Republican N.C. Sen. Jesse Helms dies at 86.
Associated Press Jul 4, 2008
Losing the mullet, angling for veep
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty has a shot at being John McCain's No. 2 -- and it's not just because of the snazzy new haircut.
By Mike Madden Jul 3, 2008
A deluge waiting to happen
Nature will do as nature does, but humans are to blame for the deadly Midwestern floods.
By Katharine Mieszkowski Jul 3, 2008
Could be Biden time
He's got experience, foreign relations chops, and a moving personal story. Is Joe Biden near the top of Barack Obama's veep list?
By Walter Shapiro Jul 2, 2008
No peace for Obama on Israel
He's facing nervous Jewish voters in Florida, attacks by Joe Lieberman and smear tactics in a political war that threatens his campaign.
By Gregory Levey Jul 2, 2008
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