Sarah Palin Reaction

How Sarah Palin Changed My Life

Nena Baker | Posted 11.20.2008 | Living


Nena Baker

From the depths of her soul, Gov. Palin knows there is no one better or more qualified to deliver her message about the future of the United States,

Why I'm a Rogue Republican

Eric Margolis | Posted 11.05.2008 | Politics


Eric Margolis

I've been a lifelong Republican and plan to spend all Eternity as one. But my party abandoned me in the year 2000.

Sarah Palin's Not Done Yet - The World's New "Ugly American"

Steve Kettmann | Posted 10.31.2008 | Politics


Steve Kettmann

We might all think that, come Tuesday, if indeed all goes as expected (nail-gnawing encouraged), Sarah Palin will mercifully retreat from public view ...

Palin Motivates California Dems to Volunteer for Obama

Reny Monk | Posted 10.30.2008 | Home


Reny Monk

An older woman in a back brace traveled from Palm Springs to Nevada to work the phones in a campaign office there. "I will do anything to prevent that trailer trash from getting into office," she said of Palin.

The Poetry of Sarah Palin

Tom McNichol | Posted 10.27.2008 | Politics


Tom McNichol

Palin's campaign pronouncements have demonstrated a fragile Haiku-like quality that have often challenged the listener to explore not only the subject but also the very nature of meaning itself.

Palin's Appearance Makes Headlines Because of Our Hypocrisy, Not Hers

Judy Muller | Posted 10.24.2008 | Home


Judy Muller

Beneath this "controversy" over Palin's expensive wardrobe is a troubling fact: when it comes to judging female politicians, we are still a deeply sexist culture.

Americans Still Undecided on How Much to Hate Undecided Voters

Jason Notte | Posted 10.24.2008 | Politics


Jason Notte

Observers from both sides of the aisle should seize upon this opportunity and focus their collective rage at its source: undecided voters.

Why Some Smart Women Think Palin is a Good Choice

Pam Atherton | Posted 10.24.2008 | Home


Pam Atherton

A few of my very smart women friends think Palin has what it takes. I don't get it. Why can't they see what I see and what many conservative pundits are falling all over themselves to say? Palin is not qualified. I was so confused, I sought the advice of experts.

McCain and Palin Inciting Violence in North Carolina

Erik Ose | Posted 10.22.2008 | Politics


Erik Ose

In the wake of McCain-Palin visits to North Carolina, a string of election season crimes have occurred around the state involving violence, vandalism, and harassment.

Palin: Where'd Russia Go!

Andrea Chalupa | Posted 10.17.2008 | Politics


Andrea Chalupa

If you haven't already, pay homage to a Palin White House. "Where'd Russia go!" Sadly, as funny as this is, it makes my stomach drop because it remind...

History's Lesson Concerning the Recent Viciousness of McCain/Palin Rallies

Madeleine M. Kunin | Posted 10.14.2008 | Politics


Madeleine M. Kunin

By repeatedly asking "Who is the real Barack Obama?" McCain/Palin is hinting that he has a hidden agenda -- an agenda that threatens all of us. By making Obama the Other, they are fueling racial paranoia.

Palin Fatigue: Tired of Talking about Sarah

Lauren Cahn | Posted 10.13.2008 | Politics


Lauren Cahn

Why is it that the candidate who is the least deserving of attention is getting so much publicity?

Palin Disputes Finding That She Abused Power VIDEO >>

George Spyros | Posted 10.12.2008 | Politics


George Spyros

Sarah Palin yesterday defended her actions in the Troopergate scandal after an Alaska ethics report concluded that she had abused her gubernatorial ...

Elephants in the Room

Sara Geiger | Posted 10.08.2008 | Politics


Sara Geiger

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Signs of Growing Friction Between McCain and Palin

Erik Ose | Posted 10.06.2008 | Politics


Erik Ose

Palin is in the driver's seat and plans to stay there. Her take-no-prisoners nasty streak and extreme right wing views have found kindred spirits now that she's fully staffed up with veterans of Bush.

The View from Abroad: Who Won the Debate?

Jillian York | Posted 10.04.2008 | Home


Jillian York

During the run up to the vice presidential debate, there was much media and blogosphere speculation as how Governor Sarah Palin might handle the debat...

Sarah Palin Raps ! (Badly)

Twisted Sisters | Posted 10.03.2008 | Politics


Finally, an explanation for Sarah Palin's poor performance in the Couric interview: she was actually rapping and we didn't even know it. "Yes, alright...

Colorado Women Come Out For McCain-Palin

Mayhill Fowler | Posted 10.03.2008 | Home


Mayhill Fowler

Likely most of the media will call the vice-presidential debate for Joe Biden. But Sarah Palin is that voice small town America has been yearning for, and her voice's reach, beyond the current election, has yet to be measured.

The Best Medicine

Caroline Hirsch | Posted 10.03.2008 | Living


Caroline Hirsch

As the economy collapses and political scandals keep flaring up like bad rashes, where should America turn for answers? What's going to keep us from falling apart? The answer: laughter.

Palin Debate: Are the Pundits Crazy? Video

Charles Karel Bouley | Posted 10.03.2008 | Politics


Charles Karel Bouley

In one of the most watched Vice Presidential Debates, Sarah Palin tanked. So why is everyone saying she did better than expected?

You Betcha She's Doggone Cute

Erica Jong | Posted 10.03.2008 | Politics


Erica Jong

Hillary Clinton and Geraldine Ferraro had ideas you could disagree with. But Sarah Palin is perky and inscrutable at once, you betcha. She talks. We listen but we have no idea what's been said.

A Great Debate, Darn It

Christine Wicker | Posted 10.03.2008 | Home


Christine Wicker

Glory, glory, they agreed that gay and lesbian partners should have the rights of other citizens. Partners should be counted as family in work benefits and hospital visits. If you're over 40, you probably never thought you'd see such agreement in an election.

Sarah Palin Isn't Funny Anymore

Raymond Leon Roker | Posted 10.03.2008 | Politics


Raymond Leon Roker

Thursday night we were treated to a nationally broadcast recital of everything Sarah Palin learned over the past five weeks (or five days).

Taking Back Rosie the Riveter

Deborah Stokol | Posted 10.02.2008 | Home


Deborah Stokol

Even if Sarah Palin was an unassailable paragon (and she isn't), I would still find it inappropriate to see her on a Rosie the Riveter poster because to change it is to adulterate it.

Truth is Utterly Optional

A. Siegel | Posted 10.02.2008 | Politics


A. Siegel

Amid the flood of revelations of biblical proportions about Sarah Palin, which seems destined to last for at least 40 days and 40 nights, here is an item that might not be receiving the focus that it merits.