Politics

Touting Green Revolution, Ziggy Marley Campaigns For Pot Legalization Touting Green Revolution, Ziggy Marley Campaigns For Pot Legalization

Reggae star Ziggy Marley is the new songwriter and pundit for the Prop 19 campaign.

Oct 22, 2010 / Ari Melber

On Hill and the Thomases: How Far Have We Come? On Hill and the Thomases: How Far Have We Come?

Anita Hill may not have stopped Clarence Thomas from being confirmed to the Supreme Court, but in the wake of her accusations, our culture changed. Or did it, really?

Oct 22, 2010 / Katha Pollitt

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

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? 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

The Extremist GOP

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

Down-Ballot Power

Down-Ballot Power Down-Ballot Power

Unfortunately for Democrats, who have dominated statehouse politics since 2006, the party’s troubles at the national level extend to the states.

Oct 20, 2010 / John Nichols

Noted. Noted.

Bruce Shapiro on Virginia Thomas's phone call to Anita Hill; Jennifer O'Mahony on Murdoch Corp's attempt to expand in Britain

Oct 20, 2010 / Various Contributors

Dr. Joycelyn Elders: Marijuana, Masturbation and Medicine Dr. Joycelyn Elders: Marijuana, Masturbation and Medicine

Dr. Joycelyn Elders was the first African-American surgeon general of the US, and she's come out in favor of legalizing marijuana. We spoke to her about that, about Christine ...

Oct 20, 2010 / Laura Flanders

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