Democrats Reward Blue Dogs, Penalize Obama Democrats Democrats Reward Blue Dogs, Penalize Obama Democrats
Why are Democrats cutting off those Democrats who've supported Obama while rewarding the Blue Dogs who've blocked his legislative agenda with campaign cash?
Oct 22, 2010 / Ari Berman
Opinions Are Like… Opinions Are Like…
Some more problems with Peretz, NPR's oppressive objectivity and Alter-reviews.
Oct 22, 2010 / Eric Alterman
Why a Major Muslim Group Calls NPR Firing of Juan Williams (& His Hiring By Fox) a Mistake Why a Major Muslim Group Calls NPR Firing of Juan Williams (& His Hiring By Fox) a Mistake
Muslim Public Affairs Council argues that: "NPR's decision to fire Williams was a poor decision with poor timing." It also argues that FOX's hiring of Williams with a 3-y...
Oct 22, 2010 / John Nichols
Neocon Hatchetman at AEI Denounces Talks With Taliban Neocon Hatchetman at AEI Denounces Talks With Taliban
Michael Rubin, AEI's boy wonder, is point man for the coming neoconservative assault on President Obama's Afghanistan exit strategy.
Oct 22, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
Alan Grayson Versus The Whiner Alan Grayson Versus The Whiner
In a high-profile race, the Republican candidate refuses to debate. Why? Because the Democratic incumbent might upset him.
Oct 21, 2010 / John Nichols
Who Profits From Silly Campaign Season? Who Profits From Silly Campaign Season?
We need another word for silly season. It's way beyond silly how some are competing in this midterm race.
Oct 21, 2010 / Laura Flanders
The Breakdown: How Will Citizens United Shape Our Democracy? The Breakdown: How Will Citizens United Shape Our Democracy?
Lawrence Lessig talks to Chris Hayes about what progressives can do to combat the destructive effects of corporate money in elections.
Oct 21, 2010 / Chris Hayes
‘Times’ Says CREEP-like Cash Has Returned ‘Times’ Says CREEP-like Cash Has Returned
But now it's no big deal.
Oct 21, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Digging in for the Long Haul in Afghanistan Digging in for the Long Haul in Afghanistan
How permanent are America's Afghan military bases?
Oct 21, 2010 / Nick Turse
The Extremist GOP The Extremist GOP
Moderates are no longer welcome in the GOP—and Democrats shouldn't try to compromise with what the party's become.
Oct 20, 2010 / The Editors