Politics

Nattering Nabobs of Nascar Nattering Nabobs of Nascar

Eric explains his problem with Nascar.

Jul 22, 2010 / Eric Alterman

Lies and the Vilification of Black Women Lies and the Vilification of Black Women

America has a long history of turning black women into scapegoats.

Jul 22, 2010 / Press Room

‘Reverse Racism’ Is a Weapon of Mass Distraction ‘Reverse Racism’ Is a Weapon of Mass Distraction

Andrew Breitbart is being reverse-whipped on his reverse-plantation, crying out in anguish, ‘How long, O Lord?’

Jul 22, 2010 / Leslie Savan

Rolling Over on Shirley Sherrod Rolling Over on Shirley Sherrod

How many times is the Obama administration going to roll over for Glenn Beck?

Jul 21, 2010 / Laura Flanders

BP Hires Prison Labor to Clean Up Spill While Coastal Residents Struggle BP Hires Prison Labor to Clean Up Spill While Coastal Residents Struggle

With scores of coastal residents out of work after the spill, BP is hiring inmates to clean up its mess—and getting lucrative tax breaks in the process.

Jul 21, 2010 / Abe Louise Young

Barney Frank Reformed Wall Street. Next Up, the Pentagon? Barney Frank Reformed Wall Street. Next Up, the Pentagon?

The president praises House Financial Services Committee chair Barney Frank for getting financial reforms passed. Now, Obama should embrace Frank's call to reduce defense spending ...

Jul 21, 2010 / John Nichols

Obama, Crypto-Lefty? I Never Thought So Obama, Crypto-Lefty? I Never Thought So

Christopher Hayes responds to Joan Walsh's claim that recently published JournoList e-mails prove his "Obama worship."

Jul 21, 2010 / Chris Hayes

Commentary: Jaclyn Friedman on Al Gore’s Media Defenders Commentary: Jaclyn Friedman on Al Gore’s Media Defenders

According to Jaclyn Friedman, the media couldn't have handled the sexual assault allegations against Al Gore worse if they had tried.

Jul 21, 2010 / The Nation on Grit TV

The Grinches Who Stole Summer

The Grinches Who Stole Summer The Grinches Who Stole Summer

With their lock-step vote against extending unemployment benefits, the Republicans are indelibly marked as not only heartless but also frivolous.

Jul 21, 2010 / Robert Scheer

After She Shakes Up Another Primary, It’s Time for a Sarah Palin Rethink

After She Shakes Up Another Primary, It’s Time for a Sarah Palin Rethink After She Shakes Up Another Primary, It’s Time for a Sarah Palin Rethink

Palin's influence on the Republican primaries of 2010 suggests that she is the most influential player in the GOP and perhaps the party's best-positioned 2012 contender. Just look ...

Jul 21, 2010 / John Nichols

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