On AlterNet: jimmy carter

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College Kids From Maine Go To Washington With Solar Panel, Find Large Enthusiasm Gap Instead

Bill McKibben, TomDispatch.com. September 16, 2010.

The White House seems to have decided that solar panels on the roof would be ammo for Fox News: an association with Jimmy Carter that's the electoral equivalent of cooties.

The Democratic Party: Whose Team Is It, Anyway?

Katha Pollitt, The Nation. November 14, 2009.

In the wake of the passage by Democrats of a radical anti-abortion measure, Democratic women are asking, "Whose party is this?"

Obama: "I Was Black Before The Election"

Agence France Presse AlterNet: PEEKSeptember 22, 2009.

In an appearance on "The Late Show" with David Letterman, President Barack Obama discussed the vitriol directed at him in recent weeks.

Jimmy Carter: 'Hamid Karzai Has Stolen the Election' in Afghanistan

Aaron Glantz, New America Media. September 16, 2009.

Former President Jimmy Carter called the election in Afghanistan "despicable," and that President Obama should not be sending more troops to that country.

Video: Jimmy Carter on Obama-haters: "Many White People" Believe "African-Americans Are Not Qualified to Lead This Great Country"

Adele Stan, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. September 15, 2009.

Former President Jimmy Carter, a lifelong resident of Georgia, discussed the role of racism in the right's antipathy to Barack Obama.

Breakthrough: Death Row Prisoner Troy Davis to Get New Innocence Hearing

Liliana Segura, AlterNet AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. August 17, 2009.

The U.S. Supreme Court has ordered a judge to "receive testimony and findings of fact as to whether evidence ... establishes [Davis's] innocence."

Jimmy Carter Severs Ties With Southern Baptist Convention: "Many Male Religious Leaders Help Subjugate Women"

Jimmy Carter, Comment Is Free. July 21, 2009.

Carter: Sexism exhibited by male leaders conflicts "with my belief -- confirmed in the holy scriptures -- that we are all equal in the eyes of God."

Fired for Being Gay

Adele Stan, AlterNet AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. July 21, 2009.

In 30 states, being gay is still enough to get you fired. Former Sen. Bob Packwood urges passage of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act.

Palestinians 'Treated Like 'Animals': Jimmy Carter

Agence France Presse June 15, 2009.

The former president was speaking at a UN school graduation ceremony in Gaza City.

The Most Influential (and Self-Promotional) Christian Zionist You've Never Heard Of

Bill Berkowitz, IPS News. February 24, 2009.

Jimmy Carter-hating Mike Evans claims: "You can save American lives by helping me get on the major networks."

Don't Miss These Brilliant Essays on Gaza

Jan Frel, AlterNet. January 15, 2009.

A quick guide to some of the best essays on Israel's assault on Gaza and the larger questions posed by the recent violence.

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.

Radio Edits With Heavy Hand in the Name of Fairness?

Rick Perlstein, Campaign for America's Future AlterNet: PEEK. October 1, 2008.

A splendid illustration of how conservatives launder lies across our political discourse.

29 Years Ago Jimmy Carter Tried to Fix Today's Energy Crisis

Jonathan Schwarz, A Tiny Revolution AlterNet: PEEK. July 17, 2008.

In a speech that could have been given yesterday Carter calls for solar power, alternative energies, and a need for all citizens to conserve.

Man From Plains: The Film That Might Make Jimmy Carter a Movie Star

Adam Howard, AlterNet. November 5, 2007.

Man From Plains is a moving, redemptive portrait of a president and a presidency that has been unfairly maligned and reduced to a punchline for far too long.

Israeli MK: Jews "indebted" to Carter; Israelis yawn...

Evan Derkacz, AlterNet: PEEK. January 26, 2007.

"Apartheid" is metaphorical

Jimmy Carter Speaks A Simple Truth About Palestinian Apartheid

Chris Hedges, The Nation. December 23, 2006.

There's nothing outrageous or bigoted about Jimmy Carter's book arguing that Palestinians are victims of apartheid, as critics are claiming. If anything, Carter mutes his case.