Politics

Is Taxing the Wealthy Good For Our Health? Is Taxing the Wealthy Good For Our Health?

Does healthcare reform stand a chance against the conservatives' antitax fantasies? Rep. Maxine Waters, Columbia Business School Professor Eric Schoenberg and others weigh in.

Jul 29, 2009 / Video / GRITtv

William Shatner Peforms Palin Speech William Shatner Peforms Palin Speech

William Shatner, accompanied by bongo drums, re-enacts portions of Sarah Palin's resignation speech in his own classic style.

Jul 29, 2009 / Video / The Tonight Show

Are Blue Dogs Hurting Healthcare Reform? Are Blue Dogs Hurting Healthcare Reform?

The Nation's editor and publisher, Katrina vanden Heuvel, discusses the danger conservative Democrats pose to fixing our broken healthcare system.

Jul 29, 2009 / Video / MSNBC

Bend It Like Obama? Bend It Like Obama?

The future of progressive politics and the nature of the American social contract, not to mention the lives and health of millions of our fellow citizens, are up for grabs.

Jul 28, 2009 / Editorial / Chris Hayes

A Fond Farewell to Sarah Palin A Fond Farewell to Sarah Palin

In her final speech as governor, Sarah Palin criticizes the media, denounces Hollywood and makes veiled Ashley Judd references.

Jul 28, 2009 / Video / The Daily Show

Bobby Jindal’s Stimulus Hypocrisy Bobby Jindal’s Stimulus Hypocrisy

The Nation's Chris Hayes explores instances of GOP doublespeak when it comes to government spending in their home states.

Jul 24, 2009 / Video / Countdown

Feingold: White House is Whistling Past Afghan Graveyard Feingold: White House is Whistling Past Afghan Graveyard

In an exclusive interview with The Nation, Sen. Russ Feingold defends his lone vote to oppose the latest amendment to the Defense Authorization bill.

Jul 24, 2009 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill

Republicans Cling to Racism Strategy Republicans Cling to Racism Strategy

Nation contributor Melissa Harris-Lacewell weighs in on the troubling trajectory of right-wing race-based attacks on Obama.

Jul 24, 2009 / Video / The Rachel Maddow Show

Jon Stewart Slams the ‘Birther’ Movement Jon Stewart Slams the ‘Birther’ Movement

Despite the overwhelming evidence, right-wingers insist Obama is not a US citizen, spreading rumors on television and the Internet.

Jul 23, 2009 / Video / The Daily Show

A Seat on the Bus? A Seat on the Bus?

Mass transit fares are going up and services are being cut. Meanwhile, federal stimulus money favors new projects over maintaining existing systems.

Jul 22, 2009 / Feature / Ben Adler

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