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Is Rick Perry the Tea Party Front-runner? Is Rick Perry the Tea Party Front-runner?

Rick Perry is enjoying the same bump that Michele Bachmann had, especially among Tea Paryiers, but that doesn’t mean he is the Tea Party favorite, yet.

Sep 6, 2011 / Ben Adler

The End of the Jerry Lewis Telethon—It’s About Time The End of the Jerry Lewis Telethon—It’s About Time

A great day for people with disabilities.

Sep 2, 2011 / Jon Wiener

‘Moderate’ Jon Huntsman Releases Right-Wing ‘Jobs’ Plan ‘Moderate’ Jon Huntsman Releases Right-Wing ‘Jobs’ Plan

 The first Republican candidate's jobs plan is just a collection of right wing talking points. 

Sep 1, 2011 / Ben Adler

Michael Vick and the Forgotten Masses Michael Vick and the Forgotten Masses

Michael Vick's ascension should be cause for reflection, not celebration

Aug 31, 2011 / Dave Zirin

Why Moderate Republicans Still Support Mitt Romney Why Moderate Republicans Still Support Mitt Romney

Mitt Romney has adopted a series of hard-core right-wing positions, but he's still the candidate of the GOP elite because they know better than to believe him. 

Aug 30, 2011 / Ben Adler

Will Top Obama Economist Fight for Jobs? Will Top Obama Economist Fight for Jobs?

Progressive economists applauded Obama's pick of Alan Krueger as chief economist, but warned that his ideas for job creation may be too little, too late.

Aug 30, 2011 / Ari Berman

Fear, Inc.: America’s Islamophobia Network

Fear, Inc.: America’s Islamophobia Network Fear, Inc.: America’s Islamophobia Network

As the tenth anniversary of 9/11 approaches, a new report details the right-wing donors behind a network of "experts" who promote xenophobic fear of Islam.

Aug 29, 2011 / George Zornick

Tea Party Senate Primary Campaigns to Watch

Tea Party Senate Primary Campaigns to Watch Tea Party Senate Primary Campaigns to Watch

Tea Party activists are not happy with Republicans in Washington, and they're preparing to challenge a whole bunch of them. 

Aug 29, 2011 / Ben Adler

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

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

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