Nation Conversations: Betsy Reed and Jeremy Scahill on Reporting From Somalia Nation Conversations: Betsy Reed and Jeremy Scahill on Reporting From Somalia
During his time in Somalia, Scahill discovered that the CIA is becoming increasingly involved in "counterterrorism" operations in the country.
Jul 15, 2011 / The Nation
What Keeps Single Women from Saving for Retirement? What Keeps Single Women from Saving for Retirement?
Women's social roles—not to mention structural economic constraints—actually make it more expensive to be female in the United States.
Jul 14, 2011 / MSNBC
Dr. Paul Farmer Addresses the Clinton Foundation’s Shoddy, Toxic Haiti Shelters Dr. Paul Farmer Addresses the Clinton Foundation’s Shoddy, Toxic Haiti Shelters
Why is it that shelters known to be toxic are acceptable for Haitians but not Americans?
Jul 14, 2011 / Democracy Now!
John Nichols: A Victory for Wisconsin’s Real Democrats John Nichols: A Victory for Wisconsin’s Real Democrats
Despite the Republican strategy to recruit fake democrats to run in Wisconsin's primary elections, real Democrats won 70 percent of the vote.
Jul 13, 2011 / The Ed Show
Why Won’t Michele Bachmann Talk About Her Taxpayer-Funded Anti-Gay Therapy Clinics? Why Won’t Michele Bachmann Talk About Her Taxpayer-Funded Anti-Gay Therapy Clinics?
So far, Bachmann has refused to acknowledge the clinics' activities, raising questions not just about the business but also about Bachmann's integrity as a candidate.
Jul 13, 2011 / MSNBC
Jeremy Scahill: How Somalia Became a Major Focus of Obama’s War on Terror Jeremy Scahill: How Somalia Became a Major Focus of Obama’s War on Terror
What will be the consequences of Washington's intensifying counterterrorism focus on Somalia?
Jul 13, 2011 / Democracy Now!
Ari Berman: The Public Cares About Jobs, Not the Debt Ceiling Ari Berman: The Public Cares About Jobs, Not the Debt Ceiling
Instead of growing the economy, both political parties have become obsessed with the debt crisis and ignored what the American people really want—jobs.
Jul 12, 2011 / MSNBC
Why Did the Clinton Foundation Fund Dangerous, Unhealthy Trailers in Haiti? Why Did the Clinton Foundation Fund Dangerous, Unhealthy Trailers in Haiti?
In the wake of Haiti's devastating earthquake last year, the Clinton Foundation funded the construction of hundreds of highly toxic, moldy, searingly hot emergency shelter trailers...
Jul 12, 2011 / Democracy Now!
Melissa Harris-Perry: Black Families Devastated by the Recession Melissa Harris-Perry: Black Families Devastated by the Recession
Melissa Harris-Perry explains the political history, and dangers, behind today's widening economic gap between the races.
Jul 12, 2011 / MSNBC
Does Ann Coulter Really Believe the US Bombed Egypt? Does Ann Coulter Really Believe the US Bombed Egypt?
On HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher, Chris Hayes responds to Ann Coulter's foreign policy misconceptions.
Jul 11, 2011 / HBO