Are We a Nation of Cowards When It Comes to Race? Are We a Nation of Cowards When It Comes to Race?
Attorney General Eric Holder recently said we remain 'a nation of cowards' on race. Is he right? Manning Marable, JLove Calderon and others weigh in.
Feb 23, 2009 / GRITtv
Watch Out for Stimulus Profiteers Watch Out for Stimulus Profiteers
As we rebuild America's aging infrastructure, let's make sure taxpayer money goes to those who need it and doesn't line the pockets of those who knew how to play the game.
Feb 21, 2009 / Feature / Anthony Shorris
Backlash Against Racist NY Post Cartoon Begins Backlash Against Racist NY Post Cartoon Begins
Vanity Fair's Michael Wolff discusses the effect of the protests against a controversial New York Post cartoon on Rupert Murdoch's empire.
Feb 20, 2009 / Countdown
Can We Take The Media Seriously? Can We Take The Media Seriously?
Is the media out of touch? We talk about the good, the bad, the ugly--and The Nation's Leslie Savan on the Oscars.
Feb 19, 2009 / Books & the Arts / GRITtv
Freedom of Speech, Round 5,425 Freedom of Speech, Round 5,425
Two decades after the Ayatollah Khomeini called for a fatwa against Salman Rushdie, not much has changed on either side of the cultural divide.
Feb 18, 2009 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Investigating Bush’s Crimes Investigating Bush’s Crimes
It's unclear how Congress and the White House will proceed on the question of bringing Bush administration officials to justice. But the momentum is building.
Feb 18, 2009 / Feature / Scott Horton
Iraq’s Invisible Refugees Iraq’s Invisible Refugees
Hardship and haunting memories mark the lives of the 2 million Iraqis in exile.
The Worst of the Stimulus Smears The Worst of the Stimulus Smears
Hilarycare...Welfare...Socialism! In case you forgot the bilious opposition the stimulus bill inspired, here is a repulsive recap.
Feb 17, 2009 / Media Matters for America
Youth in Action: Carmen Berkley, the United States Student Association Youth in Action: Carmen Berkley, the United States Student Association
You voted, now what? First, identify what issue burns you in your belly, Berkley suggests.
Feb 17, 2009 / Suemedha Sood
Anatomy of a Stimulus Smear Anatomy of a Stimulus Smear
Keith Olbermann explores how Fox News, Rush Limbaugh and other right wingers managed to spread outright lies about the stimulus.
Feb 13, 2009 / Countdown