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Right-Wing Activists Seek to Reward Rep. Joe Wilson With Campaign Donations

Posted on: Sep 10, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Rep. Joe Wilson’s (R-SC) shameful screed from the back-benches of the congressional gallery last night has made him a cause célèbre for the far right.

Free-marketeers Try to Slam Michael Moore, Look Like Asses in the Process

Posted on: Sep 8, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Former GOP presidential candidate Tom Tancredo mocks Moore's latest film, "Capitalism: A Love Story." Then he asks for money.

Tennessee Mayor Defends Sending Out Anti-Muslim E-mail

Posted on: Sep 8, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Johnny Piper, mayor of Clarksville, TN, forwarded an e-mail urging "patriotic Americans" to protest a postal stamp commemorating an Islamic holiday.

Unbelievable: Only 51 Percent of Kentucky Residents Believe Obama Was Born in U.S.

Posted on: Sep 7, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

According to a new poll, twenty percent said they think he was born elsewhere, and 29 percent said they weren't sure.

Video: McCain Joins the Anti-Obama "Deathers"

Posted on: Sep 4, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

At an Arizona town-hall meeting on health-care reform, Sen. John McCain endorsed the "death to Grandma" lie.

Kansas School District Bans T-Shirts Depicting Evolution

Posted on: Aug 31, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

"I don't think evolution should be associated with our school," said one parent, who teaches in the district.

South Carolina Republicans to Discuss Impeaching Mark Sanford

Posted on: Aug 25, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

The meeting, a result of Sanford's extramarital affair and misuse of taxpayer money, is slated to take place this weekend.

Flashback: Ridge Offered to Take Lie Detector Test to Prove 'Politics Played No Part' In Threat Levels

Posted on: Aug 21, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

"Wire me up," Mr. Ridge said, according to a book by <i>New York Times</i> reporter Eric Lichtblau. "Not a chance."

Bush White House Pushed to Raise Terror Alerts on Eve of Re-election: Tom Ridge

Posted on: Aug 20, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Anyone surprised?

Doggett Undeterred by Unruly Right-Wing Mob, Says He Remains 'More Committed Than Ever' to Health Reform

Posted on: Aug 4, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Doggett is being confronted by "angry, sign-carrying mobs" being orchestrated by well-heeled lobbyists.

Lou Dobbs a 'Publicity Nightmare' for CNN

Posted on: Aug 3, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

On top of that, his ratings are slipping.

Missouri Car Dealer Offers Free AK-47 With Purchase of New Truck

Posted on: Jul 20, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

The president of Max Motors (slogan: "God, Guns, Guts, and American Pick-Up Trucks") says the response has been very strong.

White House Treatment of Stiglitz Reveals Lack of Respect for 'Progressive-Economist Wing'

Posted on: Jul 20, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Newsweek reports that Stiglitz, "the man who predicted the global financial meltdown," is not getting his due respect from the Obama administration.

Former Top Insurance Exec Blows the Whistle on Health Insurance Companies’ Plot Against Reform

Posted on: Jul 13, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

How health insurance companies sought to discredit Michael Moore's 'SiCKO.'

Energy Bill Scrapes by House -- Will it Survive the Senate?

Posted on: Jun 29, 2009, Source: The Progress Report

The focus is now on trying to make sure the bill clears the Senate and is not weakened by special interests.

Will the Right Succeed in Butchering the American Clean Energy and Security Act?

Posted on: Jun 23, 2009, Source: AlterNet

As Congress inches closer to ushering in a clean energy economy that protects our planet, the far right is ramping up efforts to block it.

GOP Leader Boehner: Republicans 'Took It in the Shorts With Bush-Cheney'

Posted on: Jun 12, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) pins the blame for his party's current failures on the Bush presidency.

Colbert Report Visits Iraq

Posted on: Jun 6, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

The U.S. Army confirms that Stephen Colbert, host of Comedy Central’s “The Colbert Report,” has arrived in Iraq to tape a week of shows.

Right-Wing Hate Reacts to Murder of Dr. George Tiller

Posted on: Jun 1, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Yesterday, George Tiller, a Kansas doctor who administered abortions, was murdered "as he stood in the foyer of his church."

Right-Wing Hate Machine Launches Vicious Campaign of Racist and Sexist Attacks on Sotomayor

Posted on: May 29, 2009, Source: The Progress Report

The right wing media has gone to town with their vile rhetoric even as Republican senators have attempted to distance themselves from the hatred.

Obama: 'We Have Failed' to Give Vets the 'Support They Need or Pay Them the Respect They Deserve'

Posted on: May 25, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

On this Memorial Day, the nation celebrates the sacrifice of veterans who gave their lives in service to our country.

Olbermann Rescinds Charity Offer for Cowardly Hannity

Posted on: May 23, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

"Mancow Muller had the guts to put his mouth where his mouth was, and the guts to admit he was dead wrong."

Liz Cheney's Non-Denial of Her Father's Role in Authorizing Torture

Posted on: May 18, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Cheney claims her father would never ‘substitute his own judgment’ for the CIA’s.

Banks Successfully Lobbied Fed to Make 'Stress Tests' Less Stressful

Posted on: May 9, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

"The Fed used a different measurement of bank-capital levels than analysts and investors had been expecting ... "

Corporate Conservative Media Watch: Fox News Doubles Its Operating Income

Posted on: May 7, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation – the parent company of Fox News – reported a 70% drop in net income.

MoveOn Calls for Bybee Impeachment

Posted on: Apr 30, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

MoveOn released a video today calling for the impeachment of Jay Bybee.

Secessionist Texas Governor Asks for Federal Help to Deal with Swine Flu

Posted on: Apr 27, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

"Imagine the outcries of patriotism (or lack thereof) if Massachusetts or New York hinted at secession during the Bush years."

Boohoo: Jay Bybee's Anonymous Friends Claim Bybee Regrets His Role in Approving Torture

Posted on: Apr 25, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

The Washington Post interviews a number of friends and colleagues of Jay Bybee.

Military Agency Warned Bush Admin in 2002 That its Interrogation Program Was 'Torture'

Posted on: Apr 24, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

The Joint Personnel Recovery Agency Warned that the interrogation program would produce "unreliable information."

Rachel Maddow Is Awesome, Brings 'Civility' to Cable News

Posted on: Apr 22, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

McClatchy profiles the success of Rachel Maddow and concludes that "her intent is for those watching to actually learn something" from her show.

Report: The NSA Tried to Spy on a Member of Congress

Posted on: Apr 16, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Congressional officials said they have “begun inquiries” into the matter.

Iraqis Execute Six Gay Men in Past 10 Days

Posted on: Apr 5, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Three bullet-riddled bodies of gay individuals have been identified in Sadr City.

Thanks to Think Progress UPS Will Stop Advertising On Bill O'Reilly's Show

Posted on: Mar 27, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

"At this time, we have no plans to continue advertising during this show."

GOP Civil War: Michael Steele Continues to Crash and Burn

Posted on: Mar 11, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Gingrich takes a subtle shot at Steele while other conservatives join in on attacking their own.

GOP Civil War: Limbaugh Lashes Out at Gingrich

Posted on: Mar 10, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Limbaugh claims that Gingrich is simply jealous of his influence.

Obama Instructs His Administration Not to Rely on Bush's Signing Statements

Posted on: Mar 9, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Obama said he will employ the use of signing statements sparingly.

Howard Dean as Surgeon General?

Posted on: Mar 9, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

He is in the running.

Is Jeb Bush Criticizing Rush Limbaugh?

Posted on: Feb 15, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush (R) advised Republicans to "avoid personal, partisan attacks" on President Obama:

Uncompromising Conservatives Attack Obama for His Bipartisan Actions

Posted on: Feb 9, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

According to a CBS poll, 81% of the public understands Obama "is trying to work with Republicans in Congress in order to get things done."

Terrifying Numbers: A Look at the Econopocalypse

Posted on: Feb 8, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

The current recession that the United States economy finds itself in is, by far, dramatically worse than the recessions of 1990-91 and 2001.

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