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Melissa Harris-Perry on the Demonization of Public Services Melissa Harris-Perry on the Demonization of Public Services

Republicans have created popular anxiety about public services by linking them with highly stigmatized members of our society.

Apr 6, 2011 / The Rachel Maddow Show

Katrina vanden Heuvel on the GOP’s Push for Government Shutdown Katrina vanden Heuvel on the GOP’s Push for Government Shutdown

If the GOP has their way in the budget battles, they'll force a childish and unproductive government shutdown.

Apr 6, 2011 / The Ed Show

America’s Class Problem America’s Class Problem

The delusion of a classless society in which opportunity is equally distributed is the most effective deception perpetrated by our moneyed elite.

Apr 6, 2011 / Robert Scheer

John Ikerd: Dwindling Energy Resources Will Put The Economy at Risk

John Ikerd: Dwindling Energy Resources Will Put The Economy at Risk John Ikerd: Dwindling Energy Resources Will Put The Economy at Risk

John Ikerd on how we cannot continue to grow at the rate we've been growing in past.

Apr 6, 2011 / The Nation and On The Earth Productions

Kloppenburg Declares Victory Over Prosser in Wisconsin Supreme Court Election

Kloppenburg Declares Victory Over Prosser in Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Kloppenburg Declares Victory Over Prosser in Wisconsin Supreme Court Election

First-time candidate JoAnne Kloppenburg declared victory in her bid to unseat a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice closely aligned with the union-busting governor Scott Walker.

Apr 6, 2011 / John Nichols

The Roots of the Côte d’Ivoire Crisis

The Roots of the Côte d’Ivoire Crisis The Roots of the Côte d’Ivoire Crisis

How the demand for chocolate—yes, chocolate!—helped fuel the country's civil war.

Apr 5, 2011 / Feature / James North

Brazil at a Crossroads for LGBT Rights Brazil at a Crossroads for LGBT Rights

As Brazil's economy surges, hate crimes against gay, lesbian and transgender people surge as well.

Apr 5, 2011 / Erica Hellerstein

Is Medicare Next on the GOP’s Hit List? Is Medicare Next on the GOP’s Hit List?

If Democrats engage with Republicans on their absurd proposition to cut Medicare, then we will have a real problem.

Apr 5, 2011 / Press Room

Is Medicare Next on the GOP’s Hit List? Is Medicare Next on the GOP’s Hit List?

If Democrats engage with Republicans on their absurd proposition to cut Medicare, then we will have a real problem.

Apr 5, 2011 / The Rachel Maddow Show

Governor Walker’s Not on Wisconsin Ballot, But (Almost) Everyone’s Running Against Him Governor Walker’s Not on Wisconsin Ballot, But (Almost) Everyone’s Running Against Him

Even in contests for local posts, the message is: “Defend Madison (or Milwaukee, or Appleton, or Racine) against the assault from Scott Walker."

Apr 5, 2011 / John Nichols

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