Where Is the Debate on Race? Where Is the Debate on Race?
Race remains a fundamental divide in American society--so why is the issue missing from the presidential campaign?
Jun 17, 2008 / Gregory D. Squires
Big Oil Fuels ‘Straight Talk Express’ Big Oil Fuels ‘Straight Talk Express’
McCain has received millions in donations from the same companies that helped the Bush administration create an energy plan that has helped raise gasoline to $4 a gallon.
Jun 17, 2008 / Brave New Films
Baracknophobia Baracknophobia
Jon Stewart mocks the media's willingness to peddle insane rumors about Barack Obama--and their tendency to place the blame on the internet.
Jun 17, 2008 / The Daily Show
Mid-Day Links Mid-Day Links
1) John McCain, the kind of maverick who's so maverick-y he doesn't understand his own climate change policy. 2) Speaking of Climate Change, Ron Brownstein does a post-mortem on ...
Jun 17, 2008 / Chris Hayes
It’s About Freedom It’s About Freedom
Philip Guston at the Morgan Library.
Jun 17, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Nick Stillman
Israel’s Hat Trick Israel’s Hat Trick
John McCain says he won't talk to Syria, Hezbollah, and Hamas. Barack Obama might talk to Syria, but he's having nothing to do with Hezbollah and Hamas. I guess they know somethin...
Jun 17, 2008 / Bob Dreyfuss
Beyond Broadcast Beyond Broadcast
If you happen to be in DC today, check out Beyond Broadcast, a conference about the future of public media up at American University.
Jun 17, 2008 / Chris Hayes
Radio Nation with Laura Flanders Radio Nation with Laura Flanders
This week: Chuck Collins, Doug Henwood and Barbara Ehrenreich. Sarah Anderson lays out a 12-step program for "ending plutocracy." Gary Younge on Obama and the power of symbols.
Jun 16, 2008 / Radio Nation
Russert (and a Million Others) RIP Russert (and a Million Others) RIP
If there was one topic that focused media attention this weekend, it was the death of one of the industry's own: Tim Russert. Russert's passing provoked praise and grief and mourni...
Jun 16, 2008 / Laura Flanders
Obama’s Blind Spot on Israel Obama’s Blind Spot on Israel
Why is Barack Obama courting right-wing groups like AIPAC and steering clear of the American Jewish left and center?
Jun 16, 2008 / Feature / Nadia Hijab