Too Much and Still Not Enough: Mourning Aretha Franklin
The funerals of my Muslim childhood were quick and modest. But I've learned to love the extended gospel funeral. Aretha's homegoing reminded me why.
John McCain
What We Can Learn From John McCain's Funeral
The late senator's funeral had an unspoken but vital message for those who still wield power: to not wait until your time is up to speak out.
Viewfinder: Paying Tribute to John McCain
Flowers and notes are placed in tribute to Senator John McCain outside a mortuary in Phoenix, Arizona, on August 26th, 2018.
John McCain Says He'll Vote Against Graham-Cassidy
The Arizona senator's opposition seemingly sinks the bill.
Senate Passes Bill to Raise the Debt Ceiling
A supermajority of the Senate voted on Thursday to pass a short-term measure to raise the debt ceiling.
Republicans Fail to Advance Their Skinny Repeal Bill
John McCain cast the deciding vote.
What McCain's Brain Cancer Tells Us About Vietnam Vets' Exposure to Agent Orange
The Republican senator never has sought to connect any of his health troubles, including prior bouts with skin cancer, with Agent Orange exposure and has a mixed record when it comes to compensating fellow veterans for wartime exposures.
Libertarians Are Raking in Small Donors
For candidates like Ted Cruz, it's no longer about the single cash cow donor.
Want to Be the President? Start Playing Sports
How politicians use athletics to their advantage.
Political Tar Is Sticky — Ask Our Muslim President
Hammering on how a candidate seems different from a voter opens the door for smears to adhere.
Your Pork Is Actually My Policy
John McCain and Tom Coburn's snarky listing of reputedly dumb stimulus projects manages to 'misunderestimate' some important research.
Desert of Fear
John Dougherty, a journalist who helped make John McCain one of the Keating Five, is running a long-shot campaign to replace McCain as U.S. senator. Along the way, both will have to deal with the immigration monster under every Arizona bed.
How a Race About Race Could Be Less About Race
Inevitably, some voters will cast votes against Barack Obama because he is black. But research suggests he has options for reducing prejudiced voting in November.
McCain vs. Obama Goes Nuclear
Nuclear Age Peace Foundation president analyzes the presidential candidates' positions on the controversial weaponry and energy.
