Are We a Nation of Cowards When It Comes to Race? Are We a Nation of Cowards When It Comes to Race?
Attorney General Eric Holder recently said we remain 'a nation of cowards' on race. Is he right? Manning Marable, JLove Calderon and others weigh in.
Feb 23, 2009 / GRITtv
Backlash Against Racist NY Post Cartoon Begins Backlash Against Racist NY Post Cartoon Begins
Vanity Fair's Michael Wolff discusses the effect of the protests against a controversial New York Post cartoon on Rupert Murdoch's empire.
Feb 20, 2009 / Countdown
Lansing Mayor Slams Fox News Hack Lansing Mayor Slams Fox News Hack
The Mayor of Lansing, MI, Virg Bernero, defends the besieged working class and confronts Fox News on their hypocrisy over bailouts.
Feb 20, 2009 / YouTube
The Uncler: America Needs a Comeback The Uncler: America Needs a Comeback
In this parody of the Oscar-nominated film The Wrestler, Uncle Sam is portrayed as a washed up fighter seeking redemption.
Feb 20, 2009 / Funny or Die
Can We Take The Media Seriously? Can We Take The Media Seriously?
Is the media out of touch? We talk about the good, the bad, the ugly--and The Nation's Leslie Savan on the Oscars.
Feb 19, 2009 / Books & the Arts / GRITtv
The Nation’s Chris Hayes on Michele Bachmann’s Bull The Nation’s Chris Hayes on Michele Bachmann’s Bull
The Nation's Chris Hayes crowns Congresswoman Michele Bachmann the Demi Glas of Wingnuttia for her ignorant attack on the stimulus plan.
Feb 19, 2009 / Countdown
Homeowners Need a Bailout Too Homeowners Need a Bailout Too
Representative Marcy Kaptur and economist Dean Baker discuss the housing crisis in this special presentation of 'Fighting For Our Homes.'
Feb 18, 2009 / Brave New Films
Will You Go Broke to Keep Your House? Will You Go Broke to Keep Your House?
Will Obama's $75 billion homeowner bailout plan work? Fair housing activists Sarah Ludwig, Paul Leonard and others discuss the foreclosure crisis.
Feb 18, 2009 / GRITtv
Stop the Looting of Social Security Stop the Looting of Social Security
The Nation's William Greider warns that if progressives don't engage with President Obama more, forces advocating for 'entitlement reform' will gut social security.
Feb 17, 2009 / Brett Story
Who’s Keeping Burger King Workers Below the Poverty Line? Who’s Keeping Burger King Workers Below the Poverty Line?
The treatment of workers at Burger King stands in stark contrast to the extravagant bonuses awarded to Goldman Sach's bailed-out bankers.
Feb 17, 2009 / Brave New Films