Politics

The Breakdown: Can Any Candidate Keep the GOP Together?

The Breakdown: Can Any Candidate Keep the GOP Together? The Breakdown: Can Any Candidate Keep the GOP Together?

Can the fractious elements of the Republican party—from tea party fanatics to fiscal hawks and the religious right—come together behind a single candidate?

Jun 17, 2011 / Chris Hayes

Jillian C. York: Using ‘National Security’ Concerns to Hide Internet Censorship Jillian C. York: Using ‘National Security’ Concerns to Hide Internet Censorship

At the 2011 Personal Democracy Forum, the Electronic Frontier Foundation's Jillian C. York discusses WikiLeaks and the censorship of expression on the Internet.

Jun 17, 2011 / The Nation

Which Old White President Does Obama Most Resemble? Which Old White President Does Obama Most Resemble?

Conservatives attack President Obama as a Jimmy Carter, but he's really more of a George H.W. Bush.

Jun 17, 2011 / Jamelle Bouie

Four Reasons I Suck Four Reasons I Suck

Eric explains why he is an Agent of Falsehood and reviews the latest CDs, Reed explores American "reason."

Jun 17, 2011 / Eric Alterman

Ari Berman: What Are the Structural Barriers to Progressive Success? Ari Berman: What Are the Structural Barriers to Progressive Success?

How can progressives push government to be of, by and for the people, rather than for the privileged few?

Jun 17, 2011 / Free Speech TV

Cold Comfort at Senate Nuclear Safety Hearing Cold Comfort at Senate Nuclear Safety Hearing

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission appeared in front of a Senate committee yesterday, and didn't do much to inspire confidence in America's nuclear safety. 

Jun 17, 2011 / George Zornick

Republican Governors Continue to Push for Medicaid Cuts Republican Governors Continue to Push for Medicaid Cuts

Without federal assistance, Medicaid is too expensive for most states, and as a result, some Republican governors are pushing the Obama administration to let them make cuts to the ...

Jun 17, 2011 / Jamelle Bouie

Feingold to Netroots Nation: Call Out Corporate Democrats Feingold to Netroots Nation: Call Out Corporate Democrats

Corporate money corrupts, warns former senator, in a call for the netroots to challenge those in both parties who "dance with the devil."

Jun 17, 2011 / John Nichols

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.

Jun 16, 2011 / Press Room

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.

Jun 16, 2011 / MSNBC

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