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Why Unemployment Is More Important Than Health-Care Reform

Robert Reich, Robert Reich's Blog. November 5, 2009.
Has Obama spent too much political capital on health-care reform, and not enough on keeping families afloat in a flailing economy?

Bill Clinton Affirms To NBC That "Vast Right Wing Conspiracy" Is Attacking Obama

Bruce Wilson, AlterNet: Politics. September 27, 2009.
90's movement still around, "Virulent as Ever" says former president.

Yes, You Can Be a Democrat and Racist at the Same Time

Melissa Harris-Lacewell, The Nation. September 24, 2009.
Racism is not the the sole domain of Republicans, Conservatives or Southerners. Being liberal does not give you a free pass on racial politics.

Sarah Palin, the Neocons & Howard Dean Love the War in Afghanistan

Jeremy Scahill, Rebel Reports. September 8, 2009.
As the war worsens and support plunges, an alliance of neocons and some partisan Democrats is supporting the White House.

There's a Lot More to Arrested Financier Hassan Nemazee's Past Than Just Being a 'Clinton Fundraiser'

Russ Baker, WhoWhatWhy.com. August 28, 2009.
Nemazee was much more than just a Clinton fundraiser -- he was a bipartisan financier of the influence bazaar that American politics has become.

Freed Journalists Arrive in U.S. With Former President Clinton

August 5, 2009.
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and U.S. journalists Euna Lee and Laura Ling returned Wednesday from North Korea, one day after North Korea's leader Kim Jong-Il pardoned the two women.

Freed Journalist Laura Ling Thanks 'Supercool' Clinton Team, Feared Labor Camp

Agence France Presse August 5, 2009.
"The past 140 days have been the most difficult heart-wrenching time of our lives," she told reporters. "...We are so happy to be home."

Bill Clinton in North Korea on Apparent Bid to Free U.S. Journalists

Agence France Presse August 3, 2009.
The surprise trip by the former U.S. president is aimed at negotiating the release of two American journalists sentenced to 12 years of hard labor.

It's Wasn't Only Cheney Who Had Assassination Programs: Clinton Did It, and Obama Does It, Too

Jeremy Scahill, Rebel Reports. July 16, 2009.
While the current focus is on Dick Cheney's role concealing these nefarious missions, the U.S. has long had a bipartisan assassination policy.

Obama Puts Evangelical in Charge of National Institutes of Health -- Will His Religion Get in the Way of Science?

Liliana Segura, AlterNet. July 11, 2009.
Francis Collins has defended practices derided by the God squad. But a man committed to reconciling faith and science brings back bad Bush memories.

Obama's Stance on Same-Sex Marriage Puts Him on the Wrong Side of History

Richard Kim, The Nation. June 29, 2009.
The question is no longer whether Obama can afford to support gay rights with full-throated passion, but rather: Can he afford not to?

Jesse Ventura Goes Head to Head With Sean Hannity

Jason Linkins, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. May 19, 2009.
Former Navy SEAL, wrestler , and Minnesota Governor vs. a FOX news host. Guess who wins?

Michael Moore: Madoff Is a Convenient Distraction for a Bunch of Crooks Who Aren't in Jail

Michael Moore, Time Magazine. May 2, 2009.
Had Madoff just followed the example of his fellow tycoons, he could have legally multiplied his wealth many times over, legally.

Uh Oh: Obama Calls Himself a New Democrat

Chris Bowers, Open Left AlterNet: PEEK. March 12, 2009.
Just in case there was any doubt about which wing of the Democratic Party President Obama sides with, he put that to rest yesterday.

Fidelity for Gay Marriage? Ask Ken Starr and Bill Clinton

Rick Jacobs, Courage Campaign AlterNet: Video. February 18, 2009.
Protesters rail against Clinton for speaking at a hotel linked with the Yes on 8 campaign.

Rendition is a Horrible, Violent Crime in Any Form -- It Should Not Be U.S. Policy

Marjorie Cohn, Jurist Legal News and Research. February 16, 2009.
The U.S. government should disclose the names, fate, and whereabouts of all persons rendered by the CIA since 2001.

The EPA and the Curse of Coal Ash

Davin Hutchins, American News Project AlterNet: Video. January 22, 2009.
Will the EPA make the same mistake twice?

Rachel Maddow on 'Daily Show': 'Insulted,' 'Embarrassed' By Bush

Danny Shea, Huffington Post AlterNet: Video. January 8, 2009.
Jon Stewart and Maddow talk Bush, Obama, Bill Clinton, MSNBC and the Munsters.

Odetta, 'Voice of the Civil Rights Movement,' Dies at 77

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville AlterNet: PEEK. December 3, 2008.
Influential folk singer Odetta has passed away.

It's Official: Hillary Clinton Will Be Secretary of State

Staff, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. November 30, 2008.
"A once-bitter political rivalry" will now "a high-level strategic and diplomatic partnership."

Obama and a Paucity of Progressives

Jane Hamsher, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. November 23, 2008.
Obama is not a super progressive. But he may, be the most progressive person we could have possibly hoped to elect as President of the United States.

Dear President Bush: Beware the Power of the Pardon

Sen. Russ Feingold, Salon. November 23, 2008.
If he cares about his legacy, Bush should pause before approaching his pardon power with the same lawlessness as he approached his presidency.

This Is Change? 20 Hawks, Clintonites and Neocons to Watch for in Obama's White House

Jeremy Scahill, AlterNet. November 20, 2008.
A who's who guide to the people poised to shape Obama's foreign policy.

NYT: Clinton Vetting Underway

Staff, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. November 17, 2008.
The New York Times reports that Barack Obama's advisers have begun vetting HIllary Clinton for Secretary of State.

Barack and Bill: Their First Duet

Marcus Baram, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. October 30, 2008.
Clinton and Obama finally share a stage together, and the results are strong.

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