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Lakoff: Why Conservative Lies Spread and What Progressives Can Do to Fight Them

George Lakoff, AlterNet. July 9, 2010.

When Democrats use conservative language to promote their agenda, it ultimately creates more support for Republicans.

Now Only One Democrat Opposes Health Care for Children

Howie Klein, October 26, 2007.

Howie Klein: Please bear in mind that all of their families are covered by far more sumptuous health care (at taxpayer expense).

SCHIP Is Back, House to Vote Again This Week

Scarecrow, October 25, 2007.

Scarecrow: This is one we can win and/or make the opposition pay dearly next November.

GOP to Poor Kids: If You Get Sick, That's Your Problem [VIDEO]

Jane Hamsher, October 18, 2007.

The attempt to override Bush's SCHIP veto fails in the House, 273 to 156.

Parents of 12-Year-Old SCHIP Recipient Speak Out Against Right Wing Attacks On Their Son [VIDEO]

Logan Murphy, October 16, 2007.

In their first television interview since Michelle Malkin, Rush Limbaugh and others on the right decided to crucify their 12 year old son and swiftboat their family, the parents of Graeme Frost sat down and talked with Keith Olbermann on "Countdown".

Two Bush Dogs Flipped On SCHIP, Three More to Go

Jane Hamsher, October 16, 2007.

Jane Hamsher: The progressive blogosphere keeps the pressure on reactionary Democrats to override Bush's veto of SCHIP.

Bush Dogs Caving On SCHIP...To Us

Matt Stoller, October 12, 2007.

Matt Stoller: This is amusing, since Dems are quick to argue that they haven't heard from progressives when trying to justify their vote on something reactionary.