On AlterNet: outrage

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "outrage"

How to Score a Foreclosure Fraud Settlement Deal

Richard (RJ) Eskow, Campaign for America's Future. February 7, 2012.

There are well-established facts to guide us, and the principles involved are clear.

Why Should Rioting Young People Listen to the Elites and Mind a Social Order that Disempowers Them?

Michelle Chen, In These Times. August 10, 2011.

There's no simple explanation for the uprising in London and several other UK cities this week. But the riots mirror the state of working-class Britain.

Florida's GOP Governor Outed in Explosive Documentary

John Byrne, Raw Story. May 8, 2009.

"Outrage" film goes after closeted hypocritical Republicans who push anti-gay legislation.

AIG Anger: House Passes Heavy Tax on Bonuses

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: Corporate Accountability and WorkPlace. March 19, 2009.

The Republican alternative -- a non-binding measure asking the Treasury Department to think of something -- was rejected. Imagine that.

More AIG Outrage: Bonus Details Revealed

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: Corporate Accountability and WorkPlace. March 17, 2009.

If these folks took the money and ran, doesn't it defeat the purpose of a "retention" payment?

Outrage! AIG to Give Huge Bonuses After $170 Billion Bailout

Sam Stein, Huffington Post AlterNet: Video. March 15, 2009.

Democrats and Republicans are slamming AIG for the bonuses.

The Most Outrageous Media Comments of 2008

Julie Millican, Media Matters for America. December 11, 2008.

The list of offenses to women, minorities, gays and lesbians, immigrants, and others in 2008 is a long one, but here are some of the standouts.