Politics

The AIG Bailout Scandal

The AIG Bailout Scandal The AIG Bailout Scandal

As Elizabeth Warren’s devastating Congressional report reveals, the Federal Reserve used taxpayer money to bail out the insurance giant, instead of forcing the major banks to...

Aug 6, 2010 / William Greider

Slacker Friday Slacker Friday

On the NYC mosque controversy and the Republican leaders of the future.

Aug 6, 2010 / Blog / Eric Alterman

Kagan Confirmed as NRA Attacks Misfire Kagan Confirmed as NRA Attacks Misfire

Despite an all-out push by gun manufacturers and their political allies to block Elena Kagan's confirmation, three women will for the first time serve on the High Court.

Aug 6, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols

This Week At TheNation.com: A Nation Article Sparks Debate This Week At TheNation.com: A Nation Article Sparks Debate

Our new TV ad and The Nation's Nuclear Legacy.  Plus: Three videos, a podcast and more.

Aug 6, 2010 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Breakdown: How to Bust the Filibuster

The Breakdown: How to Bust the Filibuster The Breakdown: How to Bust the Filibuster

Could the Senate start getting things done, if only legislators didn't have to face filibuster threats? This week on The Breakdown: the history of the filibuster, and how to get ri...

Aug 5, 2010 / Audio / Chris Hayes

The Right’s New Media Scare Tactics The Right’s New Media Scare Tactics

The right is using the internet and social networking sites to make stuff up about undocumented immigrants. On The Rachel Maddow Show, Melissa Harris-Lacewell asks why the left is...

Aug 5, 2010 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Is the Tea Party Falling Apart? Is the Tea Party Falling Apart?

Melissa Harris-Lacewell talks about the key losses for the Tea Party in the Michigan and Missouri primaries.

Aug 5, 2010 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Is the Tea Party Falling Apart? Is the Tea Party Falling Apart?

Melissa Harris-Lacewell talks about the key losses for the Tea Party in the Michigan and Missouri primaries.

Aug 5, 2010 / Video / Countdown

The Right’s New Media Scare Tactics

The Right’s New Media Scare Tactics The Right’s New Media Scare Tactics

The right is using the internet and social networking sites to make stuff up about undocumented immigrants. On The Rachel Maddow Show, Melissa Harris-Lacewell asks why the left isn...

Aug 5, 2010 / Video / The Rachel Maddow Show

Antler Attack Ad Launches in Alaska’s ‘Palin Primary’ Antler Attack Ad Launches in Alaska’s ‘Palin Primary’

Sarah Palin gives a shoutout to a combative conservative in Alaska's GOP primary.

Aug 5, 2010 / The Notion / Ari Melber

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