Gephardt Wants Someone to Please Think About the Seniors, Health Insurers Gephardt Wants Someone to Please Think About the Seniors, Health Insurers
Former Democratic leader—and health industry lobbyist—Richard Gephardt comes out against the Independent Payment Review Board, and uses right-wing arguments to attack i...
Jun 22, 2011 / The Notion / Jamelle Bouie
Michael Copps, the FCC’s Voice for Media Democracy Michael Copps, the FCC’s Voice for Media Democracy
In a time of increasing challenges to press freedoms and in the face of Republican scrutiny, Michael Copps—an unfamiliar name to many—heads the FCC with integrity and t...
Jun 22, 2011 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Are Voters Who Elected Republicans Suffering Buyers Remorse? Are Voters Who Elected Republicans Suffering Buyers Remorse?
According to John Nichols, conservative governors' destructive budget-cutting and brutal attitude toward public sector unions have alienated the public.
Bill Clinton’s Legacy of Denial Bill Clinton’s Legacy of Denial
Does Bill Clinton still not grasp that the current economic crisis is in large measure his legacy?
Jun 22, 2011 / Robert Scheer
President’s Libya War is Undeclared, Unconstitutional, Unnecessary President’s Libya War is Undeclared, Unconstitutional, Unnecessary
Even Pentagon lawyers admit the war was not properly launched and is not being properly maintained. It is time for Congress to step up and say: "Stop!"
Jun 22, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols
Rand Paul to America’s Hungry Seniors: Let Them Eat Private Charity Rand Paul to America’s Hungry Seniors: Let Them Eat Private Charity
A Senate hearing on hunger among senior citizens laid bare a depressing problem—and showcased two radically different views on the role of government.
Jun 21, 2011 / The Notion / George Zornick
Melissa Harris-Perry: How Obama Can Capture the Spirit of 2008 in 2012 Melissa Harris-Perry: How Obama Can Capture the Spirit of 2008 in 2012
How can Obama recapture the momentum of 2008? The Nation's Melissa Harris-Perry discusses the president's re-election strategies and how this season's quickly-changing dynamics wil...
If Americans Don’t Get Hurt, War Is No Longer War If Americans Don’t Get Hurt, War Is No Longer War
The Obama administration has come up with a remarkable justification for going to war against Libya without the required Congressional approval.
Jun 21, 2011 / Jonathan Schell
US Mayors: ‘Bring These War Dollars Home to Meet Vital Human Needs’ US Mayors: ‘Bring These War Dollars Home to Meet Vital Human Needs’
For the first time since the Vietnam War, mayors are calling for ending wars and redirecting funds to services at home.
Jun 21, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols
Howard Dean: We Can’t Count on Politicians To Stand Up To Moneyed Interests Howard Dean: We Can’t Count on Politicians To Stand Up To Moneyed Interests
Speaking from experience, Howard Dean addresses Netroots Nation to condemn moneyed interests and claim that we, the people, will have to take responsibility for creating the long-a...
Jun 20, 2011 / Video / Free Speech TV