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Why We Should Thank Stephen Colbert: 3 Ways the Culture-Jammer Exposes Our Rotten Corporate State

Scott Thill, AlterNet. January 26, 2012.

Colbert educates viewers on America's arcane political machinery, while schooling mainstream journalists on how to properly inform the citizenry.

8 Ways Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert Show More Leadership Than Our "Leaders"

Julianne Escobedo Shepherd, AlterNet. August 24, 2011.

Why are two comedians stronger beacons for the American people than our elected officials?

Rachel Maddow, the Nation, Daily Kos: Winners in AlterNet's Poll of Most Influential Progressives

Don Hazen, AlterNet. April 22, 2011.

Here are the media personalities and publications that progressives love most.

Is the Onion News Network Toothless Satire?

Bethlehem Shoals, AlterNet. March 14, 2011.

The Onion’s new news show parodies politics in the spirit of Colbert and Stewart, while seemingly trying to stay apolitical.

Jon Stewart Rally: Just an Exercise in Gen X Self-Indulgence?

Mark Ames, eXiled Online. October 31, 2010.

In the depths of America's decline, Liberals couldn't muster up a get-together for anything better than a mock-in meant to prove we're less stupid than the other side.

4 Reasons Why Jon Stewart's Restoring Sanity Rally Is Great for Progressives

Adele M. Stan, AlterNet. October 29, 2010.

More than a Hollywood ploy or a field day for moderates, Jon Stewart's and Stephen Colbert's rally offers a real shot at reframing our politics.

Restore Sanity to Drug Laws at Stewart/Colbert Rally

Yair Tygiel, AlterNet. October 24, 2010.

Join the drug policy reform movement at The Daily Show’s Rally to Restore Sanity, a mere three days before Proposition 19 goes to a vote.

Why D.C. Is Scared of Stephen Colbert

Leslie Savan, The Nation. September 26, 2010.

The Beltway flipped out over Stephen Colbert's appearance before Congress. No wonder -- he's not afraid to take on the establishment.

Stephen Colbert: 'Sarah Palin Is a F**cking Retard'

David Edwards, Raw Story. February 10, 2010.

Colbert has fine words for Sarah Palin, who defended Rush Limbaugh's use of the word 'retard' after attacking an Obama aide for the same offense.

Vancouver's Games Will Be the Gayest Olympics Ever

Vanessa Richmond, AlterNet. February 9, 2010.

With the opening of Olympic Pride Houses and more openly gay athletes, the Olympics are finally coming out of the closet.

Why a Burger Should Cost $200

Tara Lohan, AlterNet. January 15, 2010.

Raj Patel battles Stephen Colbert.

(VIDEO) Stephen Colbert: Let Freedom Ka-Ching!

AlterNet Staff, AlterNet. September 20, 2009.

Somebody's gotta stand up for the rights of corporations.

Why Are Cops Tasering Grandmothers, Pregnant Women and Kids?

Scott Thill, AlterNet. August 17, 2009.

Police officers are brutalizing innocent civilians with accelerating lunacy. How did this happen? How can we make it stop?

Stewart / Colbert Embarrass Glenn Beck on Health Care Debate and Loss of Advertisers

Beta Tester, AlterNet. August 14, 2009.

Could it be? Is this the end of Glenn Beck??!!?

Colbert Debates Don't Ask, Don't Tell in Front of Audience of Active Troops

Alex Leo, Huffington Post. June 10, 2009.

Colbert took on a formidable opponent last night in the debate over allowing openly gay men and women to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces: Himself.

Stephen Colbert Slams the GOP's Lackluster Attempts at Change

Alex Leo, Huffington Post. May 13, 2009.

"The GOP needs to make painful, soul-searching, superficial changes to their image without altering anything inside."

Stephen Colbert Challenges Richard Branson to a Nude Model Chicken Fight

Alex Leo, Huffington Post. May 7, 2009.

The Colbert-Branson feud goes way back.

5 Hot New (Old) Racial Stereotypes

Channing Kennedy, ColorLines. April 30, 2009.

After Obama's election, our national conversation on race opened up and flourished. I'm lying! The same crap kept happening as has always happened.

Stephen Colbert Mocks Republican Senator; Sings for America: 'Blown Away By the USA'

Alex Leo, Huffington Post. April 22, 2009.

Republican senator Orrin Hatch just released a patriotic album "Amazed by America," and Stephen Colbert is pissed, pissed I tell you.

Stephen Colbert Rips Glenn Beck to Shreds: Building His Career On 9/11

Danny Shea, Huffington Post. April 1, 2009.

Stephen Colbert ripped apart Fox News host (and New York Times cover boy) Glenn Beck Tuesday night ... and it is worth watching.

Stephen Colbert vs. Michael Steele, Epic Rap Battle Goes Down

Isaac Fitzgerald, AlterNet. March 20, 2009.

The impressive part? Steele didn't even show up.

Colbert Takes on the Head of 'the Greatest Transition Team of All Time'

Faiz Shakir, ThinkProgress. January 30, 2009.

At the end of the interview, Colbert stumps Podesta with a question. Find out what it was.

ACLU Executive Director on Colbert Report: "This is an historic day!"

ZP Heller, Brave New Films. January 13, 2009.

Anthony Romero overjoyed by Obama's announcement to close Gitmo.

Rahm Emanuel Roasts Stephen Colbert for Charity

Staff, Huffington Post. November 15, 2008.

Obama's new chief of staff takes on his pseudo-nemesis, the host of the Colbert Report.

Stephen Colbert Endorses Obama, and Encourages McCain to Do the Same

Staff, The Colbert Report. October 30, 2008.

The Colbert Report's host is sick of seeing other conservatives in the news for endorsing Barack Obama, he wants in on the action.