Bios
Michael Fellman
Historian Michael Fellman, author of several books on the Civil War including The Making of Robert E. Lee. He is also Director of the Graduate Liberal Studies Program at Simon Fraser University. He writes an occasional column on the U.S. elections for The Tyee.
Stories by Michael Fellman
Rescuing the Wealthy Idiots
The rich who made this mess are too greedy to be grateful we're saving their hides.
Obama's Rebuttal to Bush, Reagan
Hopeful oratory, to be sure, but also a rejection of conservatism.
Yes He Can
Obama's no radical, but he's been empowered by his fellow citizens to do big things.
1932, 1968, 1980... 2008
The huge, historic shift that Obama's impending victory will signify.
Is Obama Good for Canada?
How the US choice for president really affects us up here.
Clinton Goes to the Poison Well
Coded racism and faked populism. Can US politics ever pull free?
Sorry Obama, Blame Canada
Did we sandbag a US candidate? A novel idea!
It's President Obama
Why, barring scandal, he's in the White House.
Why Obama's Smiling
He had a good night, never mind Clinton's spin.
Bill Blowing the Election
Goodbye Billary, hello Obama. And more hunches.
Corn, Hogs and US Politics
The American presidential contest begins tomorrow in Iowa.
Let's Talk about Creeping Canadian Militarism
We're signing on to a major shift, without much debate.
Bush's War: A Glossary
'Surge' is but the latest Orwellian term to disguise botched invasion.
Begin the Inquisition!
Democrats will throw great hearings, dodge vital issues.
Why Democrats Are Poised for Power
The US election by the numbers.
What War? We've Got 'Pagegate'
Sex scandal helps Dems give the right a great big wedgie.
Tyranny and You
'May your life have purpose as well as pleasure.'
Sun Editors Miss Katrina's Cruel Lesson
As New Orleans reels, editorials demonize tax-funded government.
Eastwood’s Right Hook at Bush
You’ve had enough time to see ‘Million Dollar Baby.’ So we can give away its ending, and politics.
Thank You Dr. Feelgood
Deep in the American South just after the election, I received a reminder of why the blues were invented.
I'm Calling It for Kerry
Prophet or idiot, I say he’ll win by a fair margin. Here’s why.
Why Debate Revived Kerry's Hopes
Scowling, pouting, performance by Bush may prove the election's turning point.
How to Explain America's Divide?
Americans are of two minds, but only one has two halves.
Reagan's Pull on the U.S. Election
The Gipper still haunts Democrats like John Kerry, because he changed the meaning of "mainstream."
It's Kerry Against Bush
The contest for president is now down to two. And the Democrats have a fighting chance.
U.S. Voters Are Red, Blue and Messy
A primer on the presidential election for Canadians who thought Americans were a simple breed.
Running Scared for the Presidency
Clinton used to say "I feel your pain." The Democrat mantra this time: 'I feel your fear.' (Please welcome The Tyee's new U.S. election-watcher.)
