Liberal - Political
Ana Marie Cox
The maverick blogger known as "The Wonkette," now a political correspondent, has a razor-shap sense of humor and isn't afraid to use it as she parses the realm of politics.
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Bill Press
Press provides readers with frank commentary that skewers the right for its stand on education, economics, social concerns and the environment. His high-energy column blends 30 years of behind-the-scenes political experience with a measure of boldness not often seen in politics. He offers daily political commentary, with Pat Buchanan, on MSNBC.
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Carl Hiaasen
Hiaasen takes on the establishment with candor and biting humor. He speaks out against double standards, ineffective government policies, abuse of the environment and dim-witted politicos. Hiaasen is an award-winning investigative reporter for The Miami Herald and a best-selling author.
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Clarence Page
A Chicago Tribune columnist and editorial board member, Page personalizes the issues. He writes with clarity and compassion about topics that strike at America's core, be it politics, affirmative action, educational opportunities, or race and multiculturalism.
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Garrison Keillor
You've listened to his radio show, bought his books, seen him on tour and laughed at his jokes. Now, Garrison Keillor's weekly column will drive readers to your newspaper for his signature musings on contemporary life-raising a teenager, backyard politics or the right way to eat barbeque. He is this generation's Mark Twain, a magical storyteller whose compelling use of language distinguishes his column from all others.
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Politics Today
Witcover is one of the nation's leading political columnists. Author of 15 books on American politics and history, Witcover has covered the Beltway beat for 50 years. He is one of the most critical voices in American journalism on the radical turn in U.S. foreign policy. Witcover's liberal column is an aggressive, outspoken examination of politics and foreign policy.
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Rev. Jesse Jackson
Jackson plays a major role in virtually every U.S. movement for empowerment, peace, civil rights, gender equality and social justice. As one of America's foremost political activists, he challenges America to establish just and humane practices that bring people together across lines of race, class, gender and creed.
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Robert Koehler
Koehler rejects the status quo, using his column to expose hidden truths about policy and society. His column gives a searing portrayal of the world from an outsider's perspective, and his bold views help define the debate on a wide range of subjects, including war, education and ethics. Koehler forces readers to pick a side and get in the conversation.
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Robyn Blumner
Bring your readers a refreshingly independent view of politics from a civil libertarian perspective. Blumner, a St. Petersburg Times (Fla.) columnist, takes on the major issues of the day, from secret tribunals to abortion rights to Internet censorship. She writes with clarity and passion about the ongoing fight to preserve individual freedoms.
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Ta-Nehisi Coates
The senior editor and writer for The Atlantic and author of "The Beautiful Struggle: A Father, Two Sons, and an Unlikely Road to Manhood" provides a sophisticated voice on culture, politics and social issues.
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