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Cheri Honkala: No American Should Be Poor Cheri Honkala: No American Should Be Poor

Human rights activist and anti-poverty pioneer Cheri Honkala speaks about America's wealth distribution at this year's Democracy Convention.

Aug 29, 2011 / The Nation and On The Earth Productions

John Nichols: Get With the Program, Obama John Nichols: Get With the Program, Obama

Democrats who run on clear platforms of standing with workers, defending public education and taxing corporations win elections.

Aug 29, 2011 / Countdown

Applying the Libya ‘Model’ to Syria and Iran Applying the Libya ‘Model’ to Syria and Iran

Qaddafi isn't completely gone yet, but there are calls to apply the US/NATO war plan tom Syria. Is Iran next after that?

Aug 29, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Jerry Richardson, Cam Newton and the Color of Control Jerry Richardson, Cam Newton and the Color of Control

Panthers owner Jerry Richardson is bragging to the press that he advises new quarterback Cam Newton on his tattoos and piercings.

Aug 28, 2011 / Dave Zirin

The Chapter That Went Missing From Dick Cheney’s Book The Chapter That Went Missing From Dick Cheney’s Book

Cheney’s autobiography defends his outrageous legacy as George W. Bush’s prince regent. But where’s the chapter on his heroic service in Vietnam?

Aug 27, 2011 / John Nichols

State Department Issues Flawed Blessing of Keystone XL

State Department Issues Flawed Blessing of Keystone XL State Department Issues Flawed Blessing of Keystone XL

The State Department has issued an environmental assessment of the Keystone XL pipeline that contradicts many experts—and even the EPA. 

Aug 26, 2011 / George Zornick

Demanding Economic and Educational Reform in Chile

Demanding Economic and Educational Reform in Chile Demanding Economic and Educational Reform in Chile

Hundreds of thousands of peaceful demonstrators participated in marches across Chile, united by the same desire: that the government would commit to working towards a quality, free...

Aug 26, 2011 / StudentNation / Brittany Peterson

Top Ten Songs About Women’s Equality Top Ten Songs About Women’s Equality

In honor of today's 91st anniversary of the 19th amendment giving women the right to vote, here's my completely assailable list of the top ten songs about women's equal...

Aug 26, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Peter Rothberg

Bill McKibben: Protesting a Pipeline Bill McKibben: Protesting a Pipeline

Bill McKibben and Chris Hayes discuss why it’s essential for President Obama to block the construction of the Keystone pipeline.

Aug 26, 2011 / Press Room

Bill McKibben: Protesting a Pipeline Bill McKibben: Protesting a Pipeline

Bill McKibben and Chris Hayes discuss why it's essential for President Obama to block the construction of the Keystone pipeline.

Aug 26, 2011 / MSNBC

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