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Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "politics news"

'Blue Dogs' or Corporate Shills?

'Blue Dogs' or Corporate Shills?

Thomas Frank, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. August 6, 2009.
The Blue Dogs are more keenly attuned than their colleagues to that force of universal goodness, the profit motive.

Obama Wants Quick "Change," Not "Repeal" Of Don't Ask Don't Tell (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post News Team, Huffington Post July 13, 2009.

President Tries To Put Out Fire From Emanuel's Health Care Remarks

The Huffington Post News Team, Huffington Post July 7, 2009.

Rhode Island Will License Medical Marijuana Shops

Rhode Island Will License Medical Marijuana Shops

Ryan Grim, Huffington Post. June 22, 2009.
Once the law takes effect, the state will be the first in the nation to have one officially licensed nonprofit center selling marijuana.

When Will Dick Cheney's Tower of Lies Come Tumbling Down?

When Will Dick Cheney's Tower of Lies Come Tumbling Down?

Arianna Huffington, Huffington Post. June 8, 2009.
Cheney is practicing historical revisionism at its most despicable. Why does anyone believe anything he says?

Online Payday Loan Industry Wants to Keep Charging Obscene Interest Rates

Online Payday Loan Industry Wants to Keep Charging Obscene Interest Rates

Lagan Sebert, David Murdock, Huffington Post, American News Project. June 5, 2009.
More people than ever are using payday loans to keep bill collectors at bay, paying annual rates as high as 700%.

Republicans Will Be Grilled in Sotomayor's Hearings, Not the Other Way 'Round

Republicans Will Be Grilled in Sotomayor's Hearings, Not the Other Way 'Round

Roberto Lovato, Huffington Post. May 28, 2009.
Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation process will be a chance to see if the GOP is ready say sorry for its wrongdoings perpetrated in the Bush era.

Former Interrogator Rebukes Cheney for Torture Speech

Former Interrogator Rebukes Cheney for Torture Speech

Ryan Grim, Huffington Post AlterNet: Video. May 26, 2009.
Matthew Alexanders says torture has "literally cost us hundreds if not thousands of American lives."

Obama Makes His Case on Bringing Detainees Home, Cheney Sounds Like a Right-Wing Culture Warrior

Obama Makes His Case on Bringing Detainees Home, Cheney Sounds Like a Right-Wing Culture Warrior

Jacob Heilbrun, Huffington Post. May 22, 2009.
Cheney made clear in his speech that his war isn't against terrorism. It's against Obama.

Jon Stewart Mocks the Nonsensical Aversion to Closing Guantanamo Bay

Jon Stewart Mocks the Nonsensical Aversion to Closing Guantanamo Bay

Jason Linkins, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. May 20, 2009.
A good hard look at politicians' ridiculous fear of Gitmo detainees.

The Time Is Now for a National Day of Action, March on May 1st

The Time Is Now for a National Day of Action, March on May 1st

Christine Neumann-Ortiz, Huffington Post AlterNet: Immigration. April 29, 2009.
Our May 1st actions will demonstrate support for President Obama's recent assertions that immigration reform is a priority for his administration.

Obama Spars With GOP Leaders in Private White House Meeting

Obama Spars With GOP Leaders in Private White House Meeting

Ryan Grim, Huffington Post AlterNet: Corporate Accountability and WorkPlace. April 25, 2009.
Obama repeatedly reminds House GOP of their zero stimulus votes.

MoveOn Torture Ad Highlights Cheney for Investigation

MoveOn Torture Ad Highlights Cheney for Investigation

Sam Stein, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. April 22, 2009.
"America is better than this. Ask Attorney General Holder to appoint an independent special prosecutor to investigate these abuses."

10 Most Offensive Signs from the Tea Party Protests (Photos)

10 Most Offensive Signs from the Tea Party Protests (Photos)

Jan Frel, AlterNet AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. April 16, 2009.
HuffPo uses its mighty citizen journalism capacity to collect Tea Party reports from across the country.

'Fix CNBC' Campaign Takes the Fight to Wall Street, Network Headquarters

'Fix CNBC' Campaign Takes the Fight to Wall Street, Network Headquarters

Sam Stein, Huffington Post AlterNet: Video. April 8, 2009.
The Progressive Change Campaign Committee has released a genuinely funny video of the group taking its FixCNBC.com campaign to the streets.

Senators Talk Dirty: 'You're Good' ... 'Your Wife Said the Same Thing'

Senators Talk Dirty: 'You're Good' ... 'Your Wife Said the Same Thing'

Ryan Grim, Huffington Post AlterNet: Video. March 27, 2009.
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh snap!

Palin On Stimulus Funds: Thanks, But No Thanks...(Actually Thanks)

Palin On Stimulus Funds: Thanks, But No Thanks...(Actually Thanks)

Rachel Weiner, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. March 23, 2009.
"We know when Governor Palin says 'thanks but no thanks' she doesn't always mean it."

Geithner Admits Treasury Pushed for Bonus Loophole, Takes Full Responsibility

Geithner Admits Treasury Pushed for Bonus Loophole, Takes Full Responsibility

Nick Sabloff, Huffington Post AlterNet: Video. March 19, 2009.
Geithner confirmed that his department had pushed Dodd to add a loophole in the federal stimulus bill allowing bailout recipients to receive bonuses.

Saying Goodbye to Bush: Shoes Thrown at White House

Saying Goodbye to Bush: Shoes Thrown at White House

Ryan Grim, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. January 20, 2009.
President Bush was given an Iraqi-journalist-style sendoff on his last full day in office Monday.

Sarah Palin's Big Obama Lie

Sarah Palin's Big Obama Lie

Geoffrey Dunn, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. January 13, 2009.
Just when you think that Palin can't top herself ...

Why Are the Media More Interested in Blago Than in Unraveling the Bailout Mystery?

Why Are the Media More Interested in Blago Than in Unraveling the Bailout Mystery?

Arianna Huffington, Huffington Post AlterNet: Corporate Accountability and WorkPlace. January 9, 2009.
Have you heard what's going on with the government's almost trillion-dollar bailout and how your money is being spent?

Coleman Threatens to Derail Recount, Secretary of State Expects Resolution

Coleman Threatens to Derail Recount, Secretary of State Expects Resolution

Sam Stein, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. December 30, 2008.
Entering the final stages of the Minnesota recount process, Sen. Norm Coleman has made some dramatic moves meant to improve his long-shot chances.

Coleman and Franken Make a Deal

Coleman and Franken Make a Deal

Rachel Weiner, Huffington Post AlterNet: Democracy and Elections. December 24, 2008.
The plan they've submitted would count rejected absentees only if both sides agree they were wrongly cast aside.

Maybe It's Time to Give Obama a Break on Warren

Maybe It's Time to Give Obama a Break on Warren

Stephen Elliott, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. December 23, 2008.
The reality is that, at some point, Obama's likely to do something much worse than invite Rick Warren to speak at his inauguration.

Franken Campaign: Al Pulls Ahead by 22 Votes

Franken Campaign: Al Pulls Ahead by 22 Votes

Sam Stein, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. December 3, 2008.
For the first time since the Minnesota recount began, Al Franken has actually pulled ahead of Republican Sen. Norm Coleman.