Politics

Representative-elect Bernie Sanders at an orientation for Congressional freshmen, November 28, 1990.

Bernie Sanders: No To Oligarchy Bernie Sanders: No To Oligarchy

While the middle class disappears and more Americans fall into poverty, the wealthiest people in our country are using their wealth and political power to protect their privileged ...

Jul 22, 2010 / Sen. Bernie Sanders

There’s a Beautiful Story Hidden in the Sherrod Mess There’s a Beautiful Story Hidden in the Sherrod Mess

Nation columnist, Melissa Harris-Lacewell is angry with the administration, the NAACP, and blogger Andrew Breitbart, but maybe some good can come out of all of this.

Jul 22, 2010 / Press Room

Nattering Nabobs of Nascar Nattering Nabobs of Nascar

Eric explains his problem with Nascar.

Jul 22, 2010 / Eric Alterman

Lies and the Vilification of Black Women Lies and the Vilification of Black Women

America has a long history of turning black women into scapegoats.

Jul 22, 2010 / Press Room

‘Reverse Racism’ Is a Weapon of Mass Distraction ‘Reverse Racism’ Is a Weapon of Mass Distraction

Andrew Breitbart is being reverse-whipped on his reverse-plantation, crying out in anguish, ‘How long, O Lord?’

Jul 22, 2010 / Leslie Savan

Rolling Over on Shirley Sherrod Rolling Over on Shirley Sherrod

How many times is the Obama administration going to roll over for Glenn Beck?

Jul 21, 2010 / Laura Flanders

BP Hires Prison Labor to Clean Up Spill While Coastal Residents Struggle BP Hires Prison Labor to Clean Up Spill While Coastal Residents Struggle

With scores of coastal residents out of work after the spill, BP is hiring inmates to clean up its mess—and getting lucrative tax breaks in the process.

Jul 21, 2010 / Abe Louise Young

Barney Frank Reformed Wall Street. Next Up, the Pentagon? Barney Frank Reformed Wall Street. Next Up, the Pentagon?

The president praises House Financial Services Committee chair Barney Frank for getting financial reforms passed. Now, Obama should embrace Frank's call to reduce defense spending ...

Jul 21, 2010 / John Nichols

Obama, Crypto-Lefty? I Never Thought So Obama, Crypto-Lefty? I Never Thought So

Christopher Hayes responds to Joan Walsh's claim that recently published JournoList e-mails prove his "Obama worship."

Jul 21, 2010 / Chris Hayes

Commentary: Jaclyn Friedman on Al Gore’s Media Defenders Commentary: Jaclyn Friedman on Al Gore’s Media Defenders

According to Jaclyn Friedman, the media couldn't have handled the sexual assault allegations against Al Gore worse if they had tried.

Jul 21, 2010 / The Nation on Grit TV

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