
Welcome to Chicago. Please smile for the surveillance cameras.
By Bryan Smith in Reader's Digest - February 2005
Scenes From the Democratic National Convention
From "Look-At-Me!" lids to stuffed beasts of burden, Democrats show patriotism can take many forms.
By Carol Kaufmann
So You Think You Can Dance? The National Convention Remix
How do you get political animals to dance? Turn on the music and crank it up!
By Carol Kaufmann and Liz Kennedy
Switching Off the Political Party Line
If you're sick of political campaign phone calls, the National Political Do Not Contact Registry gives hope.
The 2008 Presidential Candidates: Fred Thompson
In his bid for the White House, Fred Thompson takes his cues from another actor who became President. The big question: Is he up to the role?
By John Fund in Reader's Digest - February 2008
The Contenders 2008 -- Barack Obama
Sure, Barack Obama’s race and inexperience could doom his Presidential bid. But then again, they may be the keys that open the White House.
By William Beaman in Reader's Digest - October 2007
The Contenders 2008 -- Rudy Giuliani
He rose to national fame from the ashes of the Twin Towers. Now the former mayor has to prove he’s more than a one-issue candidate.
By Carl M. Cannon in Reader's Digest - December 2007
With their voices and votes, the under-30s are galvanizing politics in the 2008 election.
By Carl M. Cannon in Reader's Digest - June 2008
The Lighter Side of McCain and Obama
Even the Presidential candidates realize that laughter is the best medicine. On rare occasions, we get a glimpse of their lighter sides. From their appearances on Saturday Night Live to The Late Show with David Letterman, Obama and McCain have shown they each have a great sense of humor, Watch these hysterical video clips of Obama and McCain poking fun of themselves for our enjoyment.
By Liz Kennedy in Reader's Digest
The youth of America are setting a volunteerism example we should all follow. Their message is socially conscious service.
by John Della Volpe in Reader's Digest - June 2008