Why We Are Launching the New York City Council Progressive Caucus Why We Are Launching the New York City Council Progressive Caucus
As New York City struggles with continued foreclosures, an anemic economy and large deficits, we hear constant calls to balance the budget on the backs of those most in need. But w...
Mar 24, 2010 / Brad Lander and Melissa Mark-Viverito
The Moderate Republican: An Endangered Species The Moderate Republican: An Endangered Species
Republicans sure know how to make Barack Obama look good. What are they going to do now, threaten to repeal a law that forces insurance companies to cover the sick?
Mar 24, 2010 / Robert Scheer
Is this the Birth of a Nation? Is this the Birth of a Nation?
Tea party actions are an act of sedition not just racism.
Mar 23, 2010 / Melissa Harris-Perry
Beck and Palin: “Violence is Not The Answer” Beck and Palin: “Violence is Not The Answer”
"Leadership is not hitting somebody over the head. It's not taking up arms at this point. That's not leadership -- that's assault," explains the former Alaska gover...
Mar 18, 2010 / Ari Melber
Who Speaks for Human Rights? Who Speaks for Human Rights?
A clash between a feminist activist and a former Guantánamo detainee divides the left.
Mar 18, 2010 / Feature / D.D. Guttenplan and Maria Margaronis
Attack of the Cheneys Attack of the Cheneys
They're baaaaack! Liz, Dick, Bill and the neocons plot to retake Washington.
Mar 18, 2010 / Feature / Matthew Duss
Twisting History in Texas Twisting History in Texas
Texas's new curriculum teaches students about: women who adhere to traditional gender roles, the Confederacy, some parts of the Constitution, capitalism, the military and religion.
Mar 18, 2010 / Eric Foner
Without Anti-gay Hysteria, Massa’s a Dud for the GOP Without Anti-gay Hysteria, Massa’s a Dud for the GOP
Glenn Beck to Eric Massa: I can quit you.
Mar 12, 2010 / Leslie Savan
A Body on the Gears A Body on the Gears
At Berkeley in 1964, Mario Savio embodied the need to speak and act in the face of doubt.
Mar 11, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Scott Saul
Could Immigration Split the Tea Party? Could Immigration Split the Tea Party?
Guest-hosting the Rachel Maddow Show, Chris Hayes asks, will the Tea Party movement rethink their politics as anti-immigrant activists attempt to join the party?
Mar 10, 2010 / The Rachel Maddow Show