Ari Berman: The Public Cares About Jobs, Not the Debt Ceiling Ari Berman: The Public Cares About Jobs, Not the Debt Ceiling
Instead of growing the economy, both political parties have become obsessed with the debt crisis and ignored what the American people really want—jobs.
Melissa Harris-Perry: Black Families Devastated by the Recession Melissa Harris-Perry: Black Families Devastated by the Recession
Melissa Harris-Perry explains the political history, and dangers, behind today's widening economic gap between the races.
Is Rupert Murdoch’s Media Empire About to Collapse? Is Rupert Murdoch’s Media Empire About to Collapse?
The Nation's John Nichols joins The Last Word to explain the history of Murdoch's extreme influence over British politics and also how this translates to who is—and who isn't...
Murdoch’s Media Empire Crumbling? Murdoch’s Media Empire Crumbling?
Nation contributor Illyse Hogue joins Chris Hayes on MSNBC's The Last Word to discuss whether or not this British scandal could topple Murdoch's infamous empire in the United State...
Christian Parenti: Across the Globe, Climate Change Is Provoking Political Violence Christian Parenti: Across the Globe, Climate Change Is Provoking Political Violence
In countries like Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan and Somalia, droughts and floods linked to climate change have already exacerbated existing civil conflicts and provoked ethnic rioting.
Are Voters Who Elected Republicans Suffering Buyers Remorse? Are Voters Who Elected Republicans Suffering Buyers Remorse?
According to John Nichols, conservative governors' destructive budget-cutting and brutal attitude toward public sector unions have alienated the public.
Melissa Harris-Perry: How Obama Can Capture the Spirit of 2008 in 2012 Melissa Harris-Perry: How Obama Can Capture the Spirit of 2008 in 2012
How can Obama recapture the momentum of 2008? The Nation's Melissa Harris-Perry discusses the president's re-election strategies and how this season's quickly-changing dynamics wil...
Katrina vanden Heuvel: Time to Abandon Our ‘War-Footing’ Mentality Katrina vanden Heuvel: Time to Abandon Our ‘War-Footing’ Mentality
Politicians are finally catching up with the American people by questioning our continued involvement in Afghanistan.
Is Weinergate a Distraction? Is Weinergate a Distraction?
Weinergate reminds us that we need to elect politicians not just based on their policy positions, but on whether we trust their judgment, honesty and integrity as well.
Sex Scandal Rehab: A Political Move? Sex Scandal Rehab: A Political Move?
What is Anthony Weiner hoping to solve by going to rehab? Melissa Harris-Perry dissects whether or not one can make a comeback from a political scandal.