‘Yes, We Can’ — The Magic Behind Obama’s Message
By Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet
Unlike other candidates who say what they will do for you, Obama says “Yes, we can” and pledges to work together.

The Chuckabee Show Hits New Hampshire
By Alexander Zaitchik, AlterNet
It isn’t Huckabee’s Iowa win that’s packing events in NH — it’s the promise of seeing B-movie tough guy Chuck Norris.

China’s Pollution Revolution
By Christina Larson, Washington Monthly
Contaminated rivers and farms are triggering peasant protests. Will it be enough to force real change?

Tom Hank’s Charlie Wilson Movie: An Imperialist Comedy
By Chalmers Johnson, Tomdispatch.com
Charlie Wilson’s War is a truly dangerous piece of pro-war propaganda from Hollywood.

Iraqi Soldier Who Killed U.S. Troops is a Hero in Iraq
By Ali Al-Fadhily, IPS News
The story of an Iraqi soldier defending a pregnant woman against U.S. troops is front page news in Iraq.

McGovern Still on the Anti-War Path
By Laura S. Washington, In These Times
The retired senator is stumping for a book he co-wrote called Out of Iraq: A Practical Plan for Withdrawal.

Butts on Parade: When Roger Clemens Met 60 Minutes’ Mike Wallace
By Dave Zirin, AlterNet
Dealing with steroids accusations, Roger Clemens got a taste of the flammable hypocrisy that burns athletes when their careers cross with drugs.

Public Financing of Elections Would Lead Us out of the Partisan Swamp
By Nick Nyhart, The Oklahoman
Big money is driving up the costs of campaigning, preventing candidates who are strong on brains and independence from running for and winning office.

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“The Simpsons”: Ralph Wiggum Launches ‘08 Presidential Run [VIDEO]
By Adam Howard, AlterNet
“I want a tricycle and a dog who won’t chew my Hot Wheels, and a brighter future for America,” says Wiggum.

New Health Care Ad: Every American Deserves CheneyCare
By Matt Corley, Think Progress
The California Nurses Association and the National Nurses Organizing Committee launch a new ad campaign in eight New Hampshire papers.

Ron Paul Supporters Confront GOP Pollster Frank Luntz
By Jane Hamsher, Firedoglake
The GOP doesn’t want Paul messing up their private party with an anti-war message that’s resonating, so they fixed the show and excluded him.