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Thomas Frank Talks to Joshua Holland About the 'Hard-Times Swindle' and the Unlikely Comeback of the Right

Editorial Staff, AlterNet. February 6, 2012.

Frank talks about Communism, the Tea Party and his new book, "Pity the Billionaire."

Why We Got Ayn Rand Instead of FDR: Thomas Frank on How Tea Party 'Populism' Derailed a New New Deal

Thomas Frank, Picador Press. February 1, 2012.

After a brutal recession was brought on by Wall Street greed, it looked for a moment like we'd rejected the Right's economic mythology. Then the "Tea Party" came along.

Want to Save Our Economy from Almighty Greed? Here Are 10 Crucial Fights and Key Fighters to Watch

Zach Carter, AlterNet. November 5, 2009.

If the economic crisis taught us anything, it's that bringing to heel the whiz kids of finance is a top priority.

Barney Frank Slams Lunatic at Town Hall

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. August 19, 2009.

Other reform advocates must say with confidence that nonsensical beliefs are nonsensical beliefs.

Busted: Bailed-Out Bank Blows Millions on LA Parties

Matt Corley, ThinkProgress. February 25, 2009.

Northern Trust eliminated 450 jobs and then spent millions on lavish parties in LA.

The Fiscally Insane Bailout Bill Might Not Pass -- Here Are 5 Reasons It Shouldn't

David Sirota, Blog for Our Future. September 29, 2008.

The scheme would force taxpayers to absorb the pain, while Wall Street execs reap the gain.

Bush Meets Barney Frank's Boyfriend, Claims He's "Open Minded"

Pam Spaulding, Pam's House Blend. January 30, 2008.

Bush knows discrimination is wrong but it's politically expedient to toss homos under the bus time and again to pacify the right and stoke the Base.

Rep. Barney Frank On Larry Craig, Gay Republicans: "Contemptible" [VIDEO]

Adam Howard, September 3, 2007.

Prescient footage from almost a year ago of openly gay congressman Barney Frank (D-MA) talking about Larry Craig and other hypocritical gay Republicans.

Who Are the 10 Closeted Gay Republicans in Congress?

Guest Blogger, June 15, 2007.

Howie Klein: Openly gay Democratic Congressman Barney Frank has said there are ten closeted conservative gays in Congress. He's outed a few, but who are the remaining hypocrites?

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