Political Ideologies

The Fighting Liberal The Fighting Liberal

Remembering Senator Edward Kennedy, who broke barriers of personality and partisanship.

Aug 26, 2009 / The Editors

Is the Right Moving Towards Violence? Is the Right Moving Towards Violence?

Nation blogger Melissa Harris-Lacewell takes a look at the recent threats of right-wing violence emerging in the healthcare debate.

Aug 19, 2009 / Countdown

Grassroots Groups or Astroturf Agitators? Grassroots Groups or Astroturf Agitators?

Nation blogger Melissa Harris-Lacewell tries to get to the bottom of right wing anger on display at healthcare town halls around the country.

Aug 10, 2009 / Countdown

Is Bipartisanship Bad for Healthcare? Is Bipartisanship Bad for Healthcare?

The Nation's Chris Hayes points out that conservative senators have little reason to vote for a healthcare reform, and Republicans will run against the bill in 2010 no matter what.

Aug 6, 2009 / Countdown

A Brief History of Fake Right-Wing Protests A Brief History of Fake Right-Wing Protests

The Nation's Chris Hayes on the not-so-new conservative strategy of disrupting town halls in order to hurt healthcare reform efforts.

Aug 5, 2009 / The Rachel Maddow Show

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

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