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Robert Greenwald on the New Film 'Koch Brothers Exposed' -- the 1% at Its Very Worst

Posted on Mar 28, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Robert Greenwald and his Brave New Foundation debuts their feature-length film, an exposé of the right-wing brothers' massive reach.

Live Blog: Occupy Wall Street Protesters Win Battle Against Bloomberg Eviction, At Least 10 Arrested in Clash With Police

Posted on Oct 13, 2011, Source: AlterNet

AlterNet reports from the scene.

Watch Live: Van Jones and the Take Back the American Dream Conference

Posted on Oct 3, 2011, Source: Free Speech TV

Progressives are convening in Washington, D.C., to build the movement that will reclaim the American dream for all Americans. Watch here for ongoing coverage.

Exclusive Video Report: Nurses Speak Out In Favor of Wall Street Transaction Tax to Heal America

Posted on Aug 31, 2011, Source: AlterNet

Thousands of nurses and their allies are converging today on Congressional offices--in this exclusive video report, they explain why.

Meet the New Medicare Official Republicans Wanted to Block

Posted on Jul 12, 2010, Source: Money-Driven Medicine

Republicans promised thwart the appointment of Donald Berwick to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, so Obama gave him a recess appointment.

The Trials of Growing Up as a Young Woman in America

Posted on Jan 7, 2010, Source: AlterNet

A new documentary follows four girls as they grapple with body image issues, unhealthy and confusing media images and the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse.

Rep. Keith Ellison: Public Option Still Possible If We Get Loud

Posted on Dec 25, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Ellison still fighting.

Obama Thanks Troops in Christmas Address

Posted on Dec 25, 2009, Source: AlterNet

In his weekly address, President Obama and the First Lady give thanks to American troops.

Video: New Ad Takes Obama to Task for Ditching Public Option

Posted on Dec 23, 2009, Source: AlterNet

The Progressive Change Campaign Committee is hitting the president hard -- with his own words -- for backing a health-care bill with a mandate and no public option.

Sexy Mormons, the Joy of Vibrators and Sticking it to Puritans: 10 of Liz Langley's Best Pieces

Posted on Dec 21, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Sex and relationships writer Liz Langley wrote some of the sexiest -- and smartest -- stories about the politics and culture of sex this year.

Video: Howard Dean Tells Dems to Kill Senate Health-Care Bill

Posted on Dec 16, 2009, Source: AlterNet

With no public option and no Medicare buy-in, the Senate bill is not worth voting for, the former DNC chairman tells "Countdown."

Nelson's Anti-Choice Amendment Defeated in Senate, 54-45: Rep. Diana DeGette Responds

Posted on Dec 8, 2009, Source: AlterNet

The Senate tabled an amendment offered by Ben Nelson, D-Neb., that would have replicated the Stupak language.

Video: AlterNet's Adele Stan Talks Health Care on C-SPAN

Posted on Nov 30, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Appearing on C-SPAN's Washington Journal, AlterNet's Washington bureau chief took on conservative blogger James Joyner about health-care reform and more.

Video: Progressive Change Campaign Committee Robocalls For the Public Option

Posted on Nov 20, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Anticipating GOP push-back on the Senate health-care bill's public option, PCCC marshals a show of support

Sarah Palin Running for President ... of Facebook?

Posted on Nov 19, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Ana Marie Cox and Naomi Klein point out that Sarah Palin seems to be campaigning for President. But of what?

Video: Health-care Abortion Controversy No Joke

Posted on Nov 17, 2009, Source: AlterNet

In a new video from the Center for Reproductive Rights, the House health care bill's revocation of abortion coverage is no joke.

Shooting at Portland Office Park; 2 Dead, 2 Wounded

Posted on Nov 10, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Police confirm that two people have been killed and two wounded in a suburban Portland drug-testing facility.

(UPDATED): Orlando High Rise Shooter Arrested

Posted on Nov 6, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Office workers have barricaded themselves inside.

Jon Stewart Gets Teary-Eyed Over the Plight of Glenn Beck's Internal Organs

Posted on Nov 6, 2009, Source: AlterNet

He's been doing some reading lately.

12 Dead, 30 Injured in Shooting at Fort Worth Army Base

Posted on Nov 5, 2009, Source: AlterNet

The Fort Hood Army base has been closed after several people were killed and many more injured in a shooting.

Bill Moyers: We Can't Afford to Escalate the War in Afghanistan

Posted on Nov 1, 2009, Source: AlterNet

The human and financial costs are too great.

Video: Guerrilla Singers Disrupt Insurance Industry Conference

Posted on Oct 23, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Billionaires for Wealthcare, a group of guerrilla performance artists, entertained attendees at a conference of insurance-industry suits with a ditty about the public option.

Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) Humbles Hudson Institute Dilettante Over Health Care Bankruptcies

Posted on Oct 22, 2009, Source: AlterNet

That's how you have a health debate.

Obama: Fox More Talk Radio Than News

Posted on Oct 22, 2009, Source: AlterNet

When pressed, Obama slapped down Fox.

Video: Heather Graham Makes Public Option Sexy in MoveOn Ad

Posted on Oct 21, 2009, Source: AlterNet

In a new ad by MoveOn.org, actress Heather Graham stars as the sexy competition to health insurers -- represented as overweight or uptight -- at a track meet.

Video: Obama Pledges to End 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' at Speech to LGBT Community

Posted on Oct 10, 2009

At the annual Human Rights Campaign dinner, President Obama promised an end to "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", his signature on a hate crimes bill and urged repeal of DOMA.

[VIDEO] Alan Grayson: "Democrats Have to Have Guts"

Posted on Oct 1, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Grayson stood his ground on CNN's The Situation Room.

Patrick Kennedy Warns of the Threat of Political Violence

Posted on Sep 30, 2009

Patrick Kennedy lost two uncles to political assassins. Now he warns of a threat of political violence from the right.

Video: New Ad Calls out Baucus on Public Option; Cites $4 Million Received from Health and Insurance Industries

Posted on Sep 29, 2009, Source: AlterNet

The Progressive Change Campaign Committee and Democracy for America are running an ad targeting the Senate Finance Committee Chairman who's blocking the public option.

Paul Kirk Appointed to Kennedy's Seat

Posted on Sep 24, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Lawmakers passed legislation in the past few days allowing Governor Deval Patrick to name an interim senator.

(VIDEO) Stephen Colbert: Let Freedom Ka-Ching!

Posted on Sep 20, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Somebody's gotta stand up for the rights of corporations.

Live Facebook Chat With White House Comm Director -- Now

Posted on Sep 9, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Chat with White House Communications Director Anita Dunn via Facebook about the president's health-care speech.

Aid Group: U.S. Troops Stormed Afghan Hospital, Tied Up Staff

Posted on Sep 7, 2009

A Swedish aid group accused American troops Monday of breaking down doors in a hospital in central Afghanistan to search for militants.

The Seedy Side of Michelle Bachmann

Posted on Sep 4, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Crop artist Kim Cope offers a priceless rendering of Minnesota's Patron Saint of Wingnuts.

Sen. Ted Kennedy Dies at 77

Posted on Aug 25, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Sen. Kennedy was 77.

Howard Dean's "Prescription for Health Reform" - Join the Fight!

Posted on Aug 18, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Dean's new book comes with an iPhone app that gets readers involved in the fight for quality health care.

Glenn Beck's Advertisers Dropped Air America

Posted on Aug 13, 2009, Source: AlterNet

How could any major brand be tied to the right-wing extremist?

Obama's Town Hall: Full Transcript

Posted on Aug 11, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Read a full transcript of the President's comments.

Rachel Maddow on Fake Right-Wing Protests

Posted on Aug 5, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Their strategy? Shutting down the democratic process.

The 10 Dumbest Things Republicans Have Said About the Sotomayor Hearings

Posted on Jul 15, 2009, Source: AlterNet

A list of the most ridiculous questions, jabs and rants by GOP lawmakers and other conservatives.

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