How the 9/11 Responders Bill Finally Got Through How the 9/11 Responders Bill Finally Got Through
Chris Hayes speaks with Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-New York) about how progressive legislation ever makes it through Congress.
Dec 23, 2010 / Countdown
The Fight For Civil Rights Beyond Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell The Fight For Civil Rights Beyond Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
Civil rights issues will be central to the success or failure of the Obama presidency.
Dec 23, 2010 / The Rachel Maddow Show
Assange vs. Manning, Bernie Sanders vs. Obama Assange vs. Manning, Bernie Sanders vs. Obama
Why is the media going crazy over Assange while no one's paying attention to Bradley Manning, who's actually doing serious time and facing rough conditions in prison for allegedl...
Dec 22, 2010 / MSNBC
Melissa Harris-Perry Gives Haley Barbour a History Lesson Melissa Harris-Perry Gives Haley Barbour a History Lesson
Misremembering the Citizens Councils has dangerous implications for the present.
Dec 22, 2010 / MSNBC
Stephen Cohen: What the START Treaty Means for Russian-American Relations Stephen Cohen: What the START Treaty Means for Russian-American Relations
After yesterday's Senate movement in support of the New START nuclear arms treaty between the US and Russia, the Senate is expected to vote on final ratification of the tr...
Dec 22, 2010 / CNN
Jonathan Schell: What Will Happen if the Senate Fails to Pass the New START Treaty? Jonathan Schell: What Will Happen if the Senate Fails to Pass the New START Treaty?
What will the consequences be if the Senate doesn't pass the START treaty today?
Dec 21, 2010 / Democracy Now!
Eric Foner: Is Obama Like Lincoln? Eric Foner: Is Obama Like Lincoln?
Lincoln didn't start out as the Great Emancipator. If Obama follows his lead, maybe he can still give us real change.
Dec 20, 2010 / CNN
Katrina vanden Heuvel on Obama’s Tax Deal and John Boehner’s Tears Katrina vanden Heuvel on Obama’s Tax Deal and John Boehner’s Tears
Did the press do a fair job on covering Obama's tax deal compromise? What does the tax deal really mean for America?
Dec 20, 2010 / CNN
The Breakdown: How Much Will Tax Sweeteners Cost Taxpayers? The Breakdown: How Much Will Tax Sweeteners Cost Taxpayers?
In the media frenzy over Obama's recent tax deal, few have mentioned the host of tax extenders and sweeteners that will end up costing the country billions of dollars.
Dec 20, 2010 / Chris Hayes
Nation Conversations: Jesse Jackson on Progressive Politics in the Obama Era Nation Conversations: Jesse Jackson on Progressive Politics in the Obama Era
If you're disappointed with Obama, Rev. Jesse Jackson has a reminder for you: American presidents haven't done many great things without a mass movement pushing them every step of ...
Dec 17, 2010 / The Nation