Political Ideologies

Will the Birthers Ever Back Down? Will the Birthers Ever Back Down?

The Nation's Chris Hayes joins guest host Howard Dean for a discussion on the increasingly volatile right-wing fringe group which seems to be gaining traction in the GOP.

Jul 29, 2009 / Countdown

Bobby Jindal’s Stimulus Hypocrisy Bobby Jindal’s Stimulus Hypocrisy

The Nation's Chris Hayes explores instances of GOP doublespeak when it comes to government spending in their home states.

Jul 24, 2009 / Countdown

Republicans Cling to Racism Strategy Republicans Cling to Racism Strategy

Nation contributor Melissa Harris-Lacewell weighs in on the troubling trajectory of right-wing race-based attacks on Obama.

Jul 24, 2009 / The Rachel Maddow Show

Jon Stewart Slams the ‘Birther’ Movement Jon Stewart Slams the ‘Birther’ Movement

Despite the overwhelming evidence, right-wingers insist Obama is not a US citizen, spreading rumors on television and the Internet.

Jul 23, 2009 / The Daily Show

Mr. Sanford’s Wild Ride Mr. Sanford’s Wild Ride

The rise and precipitous fall of the adulterous, anti-stimulus governor of South Carolina.

Jul 1, 2009 / Feature / Paul Wachter

GOP Game Plan: Obstruct Obama GOP Game Plan: Obstruct Obama

The Nation's editor and publisher, Katrina vanden Heuvel, explores the ways in which Republicans are becoming the 'party of no.'

Jun 22, 2009 / The Ed Show

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Lakers How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Lakers

Progressives looking for a team to back in the NBA Finals should steer clear of the Orlando Magic, since their owner, Dick DeVos, is a powerful right-wing zealot.

Jun 5, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin

Another Civil War in the Making? Another Civil War in the Making?

The Nation's Chris Hayes explores just how serious Republicans in the South are about secession.

May 8, 2009 / Countdown

Tea-Bag Mastermind Becomes Party Pooper Tea-Bag Mastermind Becomes Party Pooper

The Nation's Chris Hayes weighs in on the so-called tea party 'movement' and its colossal failure in the eyes of its creator.

May 6, 2009 / Countdown

The Left Forum–Or, Why City Hall Doesn’t Listen The Left Forum–Or, Why City Hall Doesn’t Listen

Whoever now governs the country (a point on which there was no agreement) is likely to remain resolutely indifferent to the message of Left Forum 2009.

Apr 23, 2009 / Norman Birnbaum

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