GOP Works to Block Obama’s Recess Appointments GOP Works to Block Obama’s Recess Appointments
Congress is technically on recess—but the Republican Congress is still holding symbolic meetings to prevent Obama's recess appointments.
Aug 11, 2011 / MSNBC
As Go Unions, So Goes The Middle Class As Go Unions, So Goes The Middle Class
The fate of America's unions and the fate of our middle class are inextricably intertwined.
Aug 10, 2011 / The Rachel Maddow Show
John Nichols: Wisconsin May Now Have a Pro-Labor Senate Majority John Nichols: Wisconsin May Now Have a Pro-Labor Senate Majority
John Nichols explains why last night's recall elections in Wisconsin were a victory for progressives.
Aug 10, 2011 / Democracy Now!
Wisconsin Recall: This Is What Democracy Looks Like Wisconsin Recall: This Is What Democracy Looks Like
Today, Wisconsinites go to the polls to see if they can recall Republican senators and take back the State Senate from the hands of Scott Walker-pandering Republicans.
Aug 9, 2011 / The Ed Show
Is Newsweek’s Michele Bachmann Cover Sexist? Is Newsweek’s Michele Bachmann Cover Sexist?
Melissa Harris-Perry says that both mainstream and liberal media outlets need to avoid portraying conservative women as inherently incompetent as individuals.
Aug 9, 2011 / MSNBC
From Hiroshima to Fukushima: Japan’s Nuclear Legacy From Hiroshima to Fukushima: Japan’s Nuclear Legacy
Survivors of the first nuclear tragedies are now campaigning not only against nuclear weapons, but now also against the dangers of nuclear power.
Aug 9, 2011 / Democracy Now!
Rha Goddess: Opportunity Now—Advocates’ Anthem Rha Goddess: Opportunity Now—Advocates’ Anthem
According to the artist Rha Goddess, we are thrashing through the devastation of history, repeating the mistakes of the past.
Aug 8, 2011 / The Nation
Rha Goddess: Opportunity Now—Transportation Rha Goddess: Opportunity Now—Transportation
"Even somebody like me can learn how to fight."
Aug 8, 2011 / The Nation
Rha Goddess: Opportunity Now—Foreclosures Rha Goddess: Opportunity Now—Foreclosures
"Me? At a foodbank? Reaching for cans of spam? I'm as lily white as they come! And whats even more disturbing is I'm not alone. There are plenty of formerly known as middle class w...
Aug 8, 2011 / The Nation
Rha Goddess: Opportunity Now—Jobs Rha Goddess: Opportunity Now—Jobs
"I believe I could do a really good job for you. If you give me the chance."
Aug 8, 2011 / The Nation