Laura Flanders

Contributing Writer

@GRITlaura

Laura Flanders is the author of several books, the host of the nationally syndicated public television show (and podcast) The Laura Flanders Show and the recipient of a 2019 Lannan Cultural Freedom Fellowship.

Iron Lady, Meet Pitbull in Lipstick Iron Lady, Meet Pitbull in Lipstick

It's a political cartoonist's dream: Sarah Palin is reportedly planning a trip to England to meet her political idol, Margaret Thatcher.

Jun 15, 2010 / Laura Flanders

The Pain of FauxFeminist Populism The Pain of FauxFeminist Populism

Are monied women now running for office going to put their tight-fist fiscal conservativism or their faux feminism first?

Jun 10, 2010 / Laura Flanders

Bubba Goes to Arkansas Bubba Goes to Arkansas

In case anyone was wondering where the White House stands vis-à-vis its base these days, the defeat of Lieutenant Governor Bill Halter makes it pretty stark.

Jun 9, 2010 / Laura Flanders

Helen Thomas was Wrong, but Who’s Right? Helen Thomas was Wrong, but Who’s Right?

One can't help thinking that the grande dame of the White House press corps would have gotten less grief if she'd  purposely cheated the financial system and took taxpayer mon...

Jun 8, 2010 / Laura Flanders

Learning from Roosevelt(s) Learning from Roosevelt(s)

Obama could don the mantle of two Roosevelts at once.

Jun 8, 2010 / Laura Flanders

Flotilla Video as Weapon Flotilla Video as Weapon

Could it be that what is actually missing from this debate might be even-handed coverage and logic?

Jun 4, 2010 / Laura Flanders

For Poor, America’s a Sinking Ship For Poor, America’s a Sinking Ship

For all the talk of Wall Street reform, and new consumer protections, and talk of alternative energy policy, the fact remains that for most people, America is a sinking ship.

Jun 2, 2010 / Laura Flanders

Anger over Israel Hurts U.S. Anger over Israel Hurts U.S.

After Israel's latest act of aggression, it's not just the Arab world that is outraged. And it's not just Israel they're outraged at.

Jun 1, 2010 / Laura Flanders

DeBush, Debar and Debunk DeBush, Debar and Debunk

What Obama needs to be doing is in Washington. Three things that the GOP would steadfastly oppose.

May 27, 2010 / Laura Flanders

The F Word: Sacrificing Women to the Budget Gods The F Word: Sacrificing Women to the Budget Gods

As states scramble to stay afloat -- how are they balancing their budgets? On the backs of working women of course.

May 26, 2010 / Laura Flanders

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