Politics

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Norwegians vote for "social-democratic paradise;" Rep. Joe Wilson's lie turns lucrative; why are all the taxpayers at the 9/12 march white?

Sep 16, 2009 / Editorial / The Editors

When Money Talks When Money Talks

The Supreme Court is poised to overrule decisions restricting corporate speech in political campaigns.

Sep 16, 2009 / Editorial / The Editors

Get Happy Get Happy

Americans deserve a government agency charged with fostering the pursuit of happiness.

Sep 16, 2009 / Feature / Walter Mosley

The Right’s Fringe Festival The Right’s Fringe Festival

The racist, antigay, pro-gun, antichoice, Christian nationalist march on Washington that conservatives don't want you to see.

Sep 16, 2009 / Feature / Sebastian Jones

Obama’s Presidency Isn’t Too Big to Fail Obama’s Presidency Isn’t Too Big to Fail

A president has only so much capital to expend, and Barack Obama is dangerously overdrawn.

Sep 16, 2009 / Column / Robert Scheer

Legislation Watch: Fighting Hunger in Schools Legislation Watch: Fighting Hunger in Schools

As the economy continues to hemorrhage jobs, Congressman Keith Ellison of Minnesota is introducing legislation to increase eligibility for free school lunches.

Sep 15, 2009 / Feature / Greg Kaufmann

The Unauthorized 9/12 Teabagger Tour The Unauthorized 9/12 Teabagger Tour

Nation contributor Max Blumenthal captures the protest's atmosphere of ignorance by interviewing the rally's most delusional attendees.

Sep 15, 2009 / Video / Max Blumenthal and AlterNet

Three R’s and a Why Three R’s and a Why

Civics education in schools creates young people who turn into the citizens that our democracy requires.

Sep 15, 2009 / Feature / Andrea Batista Schlesinger

Obama Admin Under Siege by Right Wing Obama Admin Under Siege by Right Wing

The Nation's Ari Melber, Aimee Allison of KPFA Radio and others discuss the resignation of Van Jones and what it means for the larger political atmosphere.

Sep 11, 2009 / Video / GRITtv

Does Joe Wilson Believe the President Was Actually Lying? Does Joe Wilson Believe the President Was Actually Lying?

It's pretty clear to me that Wilson's outburst wasn't calculated grandstanding but a genuine moment of rage and frustration. Just look at the photo. That's a genuinely pissed off d...

Sep 10, 2009 / Blog / Chris Hayes

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