And They Called It… And They Called It…
Reed reports on the Republicans’ efforts to prove that when it comes to climate change, the deficit and pretty much anything else, they can be both hostile and disrespectful.
Feb 10, 2011 / Eric Alterman
Supporting the Egyptian Revolution Supporting the Egyptian Revolution
The goal is to let people inside Egypt know that the world supports them – and inspire all of us outside Egypt as well.
Feb 9, 2011 / Peter Rothberg
Afghanistan War: What Is It Good For? Afghanistan War: What Is It Good For?
The War in Afghanistan is the longest in US history and the most expensive. What are we doing there?
Feb 9, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Battle of Cairo, Day 16: Workers Join the Revolution Battle of Cairo, Day 16: Workers Join the Revolution
What could become a general strike by Egypt's workers has begun. Parliament building, broadcasting center targeted.
Feb 9, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
Jim Webb’s Not Running in 2012, But His Economic Populism Can Still Win for Dems in Virginia, Nationally Jim Webb’s Not Running in 2012, But His Economic Populism Can Still Win for Dems in Virginia, Nationally
An Republican-to-Democrat convert who became an unlikely hero of progressives in 2006, his win tipped the Senate to the Democrats. Webb’s decision to depart makes the challen...
Feb 9, 2011 / John Nichols
Left-Right Coalition in the House Blocks Obama’s Move to Extend PATRIOT Act Left-Right Coalition in the House Blocks Obama’s Move to Extend PATRIOT Act
President Obama wanted to extend PATRIOT Act surveillance authorities for three years. House Republican leaders tried to get him a one-year extension. But the vast majority of Hous...
Feb 9, 2011 / John Nichols
Obama Takes Wrong Turn on Civil Liberties, Adopting Worse Patriot Act Stance Than GOP Obama Takes Wrong Turn on Civil Liberties, Adopting Worse Patriot Act Stance Than GOP
President wants a longer extension of Patriot Act provisions than House Republicans. He’s wrong. The ACLU is urging Congress to reject any extension until the threats to priv...
Feb 8, 2011 / John Nichols
Demand Al Jazeera English Demand Al Jazeera English
Beyond a handful of places across the US, cable viewers can't watch the best television coverage of the Egyptian revolution.
Feb 8, 2011 / Peter Rothberg
Gore’s Current TV Bets Olberamnn Fan Base Will Make It a Competitor for Progressive Viewers Gore’s Current TV Bets Olberamnn Fan Base Will Make It a Competitor for Progressive Viewers
Popular former MSNBC host Keith Olbermann will host a nightly show on Al Gore’s Current TV network. Can they position the fledgling cable network to be attract liberal v...
Feb 8, 2011 / John Nichols
Obama Must Reject Neocon ‘Freedom Agenda’ Obama Must Reject Neocon ‘Freedom Agenda’
The revolution in Egypt doesn't need support from the White House.
Feb 7, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss