Political Figures

Sarah Palin Hypes ‘Death’ Panels Sarah Palin Hypes ‘Death’ Panels

Keith Olbermann takes on Sarah Palin, Glenn Beck and other propagators of healthcare reform misinformation in this special comment.

Aug 11, 2009 / Countdown

How to Talk to Wall Street (If You Must) How to Talk to Wall Street (If You Must)

Obama shouldn't tone down his rhetoric on contentious subjects like racial profiling and executive bonuses. In fact he should emulate politicians of the past who often went off scr...

Jul 30, 2009 / Richard Lingeman

William Shatner Peforms Palin Speech William Shatner Peforms Palin Speech

William Shatner, accompanied by bongo drums, re-enacts portions of Sarah Palin's resignation speech in his own classic style.

Jul 29, 2009 / The Tonight Show

A Fond Farewell to Sarah Palin A Fond Farewell to Sarah Palin

In her final speech as governor, Sarah Palin criticizes the media, denounces Hollywood and makes veiled Ashley Judd references.

Jul 28, 2009 / The Daily Show

Feingold: White House is Whistling Past Afghan Graveyard Feingold: White House is Whistling Past Afghan Graveyard

In an exclusive interview with The Nation, Sen. Russ Feingold defends his lone vote to oppose the latest amendment to the Defense Authorization bill.

Jul 24, 2009 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill

No More Excuses, Mr. President No More Excuses, Mr. President

President Obama brought the house down at the NAACP centennial celebration with yet another stirring speech on race. But if his deeds don't begin to match his words, he's going to ...

Jul 20, 2009 / Adam Howard

The Cheney Gang The Cheney Gang

If the vice president ordered the CIA to deceive Congress, he broke the law--and must be held accountable.

Jul 15, 2009 / The Editors

‘Let Me Be Clear’ ‘Let Me Be Clear’

Obama's speech in Ghana neglected to mention structural barriers to African prosperity.

Jul 15, 2009 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

Why Is the CIA Keeping Cheney’s Secrets? Why Is the CIA Keeping Cheney’s Secrets?

The Nation's Katrina vanden Heuvel talks about the need for information about the torture, warrantless wiretapping and secret programs of the Bush era.

Jul 15, 2009 / The Ed Show

Palin Abandons Alaska and the Facts Palin Abandons Alaska and the Facts

The Nation's Chris Hayes on Sarah Palin's wildly inaccurate recent op-ed in the Washington Post on cap-and-trade legislation.

Jul 15, 2009 / Countdown

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