Containing China Is A Fool’s Errand. Yet Obama’s Deal with Indonesian Thugs Is Aimed at Exactly That Containing China Is A Fool’s Errand. Yet Obama’s Deal with Indonesian Thugs Is Aimed at Exactly That
Why resuming ties with Indonesia's special forces, Kopassus, ain't such a hot idea.
Jul 23, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
Stop Coddling the McCarthyite Smear Machine Stop Coddling the McCarthyite Smear Machine
The right-wing smear machine that nearly cost an exemplary Agriculture Department official her job should be denounced for what it is: a high-tech, low-rent McCarthyism with no pur...
Jul 23, 2010 / Robert L. Borosage
The Breakdown: Will the Financial Reform Bill Prevent Future Meltdowns? The Breakdown: Will the Financial Reform Bill Prevent Future Meltdowns?
Obama signed the Frank-Dodd bill into law this week. What does the bill do to reform Wall Street, and will it prevent bailouts? Finance blogger Mike Konczal joins Chris Hayes to ta...
Jul 23, 2010 / Chris Hayes
Guest Blog: The Insanity of U.S. Intelligence Expansion Guest Blog: The Insanity of U.S. Intelligence Expansion
A retired intelligence officer responds to the Washington Post expose of U.S. intelligence bloat.
Jul 23, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
White and Black Liberals Have ‘The Talk’ at Netroots Conference White and Black Liberals Have ‘The Talk’ at Netroots Conference
The Shirley Sherrod imbroglio reverberates in Las Vegas, where a diverse group of progressive activists kicked off their fifth annual netroots conference.
Jul 23, 2010 / Ari Melber
Bernie Sanders: No To Oligarchy Bernie Sanders: No To Oligarchy
While the middle class disappears and more Americans fall into poverty, the wealthiest people in our country are using their wealth and political power to protect their privileged ...
Jul 22, 2010 / Sen. Bernie Sanders
There’s a Beautiful Story Hidden in the Sherrod Mess There’s a Beautiful Story Hidden in the Sherrod Mess
Nation columnist, Melissa Harris-Lacewell is angry with the administration, the NAACP, and blogger Andrew Breitbart, but maybe some good can come out of all of this.
Jul 22, 2010 / Press Room
There’s a Beautiful Story Hidden in the Sherrod Mess There’s a Beautiful Story Hidden in the Sherrod Mess
Nation columnist, Melissa Harris-Lacewell is angry with the administration, the NAACP, and blogger Andrew Breitbart, but maybe some good can come out of all of this.
Jul 22, 2010 / Morning Joe
Nattering Nabobs of Nascar Nattering Nabobs of Nascar
Eric explains his problem with Nascar.
Jul 22, 2010 / Eric Alterman
Lies and the Vilification of Black Women Lies and the Vilification of Black Women
America has a long history of turning black women into scapegoats.
Jul 22, 2010 / Press Room