Movies for Hard Times: Classic Reviews from the Archive Movies for Hard Times: Classic Reviews from the Archive
Classic reviews of vintage films from our archive reflect the hardships and aspirations of Americans in the first Great Depression.
Mar 5, 2009 / Photo Essay / The Nation
Is the Obama Mortgage Plan Doomed To Fail? Is the Obama Mortgage Plan Doomed To Fail?
In the short-term, I think the answer is no. As I argued in my column last week, the plan does fairly elegantly snatch some low-hanging fruit. But the problem is that there's just...
Mar 5, 2009 / Chris Hayes
Is There a Republican Civil War? Is There a Republican Civil War?
Is their really an ideological divide in the GOP? Our media roundtable looks at the best and worst reporting of the past week with Arun Gupta, Gloria Feldt and others.
Mar 5, 2009 / GRITtv
Reset with Russia Reset with Russia
UPDATE: In their first face-to-face meeting, Presidents Obama and Medvedev agreed they were "ready to move beyond Cold War mentalities," and launch a "fresh start" in what has be...
Mar 5, 2009 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Letter From Qatar Letter From Qatar
Qataris meet with a visitor to ponder the world economy, the plight of the Palestinians and a new American president.
Mar 5, 2009 / Feature / Clayton Swisher
Rich Lowry Is Making Sense Rich Lowry Is Making Sense
Over at the Corner he writes. While some conservative bloggers plunge into depths of despair that Rush Limbaugh gave a speech at CPAC not up to their standards and the White Hous...
Mar 5, 2009 / Chris Hayes
Jon Stewart Slams Rick Santelli, CNBC Jon Stewart Slams Rick Santelli, CNBC
Here's an embarrassing 'greatest misses' collection of CNBC's pre-financial meltdown coverage.
Mar 5, 2009 / The Daily Show
Help Homeowners Level the Playing Field Help Homeowners Level the Playing Field
Industry insiders reveal how predatory lending made it more profitable to run a mortgage shop than to sell drugs.
Mar 5, 2009 / Brave New Films
What to Do With 1,200 Pounds of Bull What to Do With 1,200 Pounds of Bull
You can learn a lot from obituaries -- and recently there have been some great ones. In February, it was Conchita Cintrón, a celebrated female bullfighter. Cin...
Mar 5, 2009 / Laura Flanders
Barry Bonds in Context Barry Bonds in Context
This is not about steroids, or an arrogant athlete getting his comeuppance--it's about the mess Bush made of the Justice Department.
Mar 5, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin