On AlterNet: thanksgiving

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

5 Rules for Talking OWS With Your Conservative Relatives

Mike Ignatowski, Tikkun. November 23, 2011.

It shouldn't be about scoring points, but finding common ground.

What 21 Leading Progressives Say They're Thankful for

Lynn Parramore, New Deal 2.0. November 26, 2010.

This Thanksgiving, I asked leading progressives: is there a silver lining to all the storm clouds in America?

No Thanks to Thanksgiving

Robert Jensen, AlterNet. November 25, 2010.

We should atone for the genocide that was incited -- and condoned -- by the very men we idolize as our 'heroic' founding fathers.

8 Things Progressives Can Be Thankful For

Tara Lohan, AlterNet. November 25, 2010.

Chin up, after all we've got Rachel Maddow, health care, Pittsburgh's f-you to corporate control, and a whole lot more to be thankful for.

5 Ways to Deal With Your Conservative Relatives This Thanksgiving




Sarah Seltzer, Lauren Kelley, AlterNet. November 24, 2010.

How does one deal with the conservatives at the family table while avoiding a massive food fight? Stay calm and relaxed, and follow these simple guidelines.



10 Tips for a Sustainable Thanksgiving

Sarah Newman, Civil Eats. November 23, 2010.

How to make your Thanksgiving meal an opportunity to support sustainable agriculture, reduce your water use and go on a low carb(on) diet.

Why the Biggest Thanksgiving Lie May Be the Turkey on Your Table

Jill Richardson, AlterNet. November 19, 2010.

As our food has become more processed and industrialized, so has Thanksgiving dinner. Sadly, it's the turkey itself that has changed the most since the time of the Pilgrims.

Glenn Beck Scoffs at Palin/Beck 2012 Ticket, Doesn't Like Palin's "Yapping"

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. November 26, 2009.

The Beck/Palin dream ticket is not to be? NOOOOO!!!

Right-Wing Culture Warriors Warn of Atheist Attack on Thanksgiving!

Susan Wallace, AlterNet AlterNet: Politics. November 26, 2009.

You've heard of the "war on Christmas" -- now the battle has engulfed a new holiday.

27 Reasons to Give Thanks

Staff, ThinkProgress AlterNet: PEEK. November 26, 2009.

It's been an interesting year.

White House Releases Turkey Pardon Spoof Then Does The Real Thing

Daniel Kessler, TreeHugger AlterNet: PEEK. November 25, 2009.

Someone in the White House has a sense of humor.

Damn Good Recipe for Stuffing Right Here

Susan Wallace, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. November 25, 2009.

Seriously.

Drink Some Booze, Smoke a Joint and Relax: How to Have a Hedonistic Thanksgiving

Ben Reininga, Nerve.com. November 25, 2009.

Thanksgiving is a holiday about three things: eating, drinking, and fun. If you haven't realized that yet, you're doing it wrong. Here's how to do it right.

10 Tips for a Sustainable Thanksgiving

Sarah Newman, Takepart. November 24, 2009.

Here's what you need to know, from tips on a meatless meal to options for a humanely raised turkey to having diversity on your actual dinner table.

Considering a Faux Turkey for the Holidays? Better Read This First

Tara Lohan, AlterNet: PEEK. November 21, 2009.

A review of four "birds" -- and it's not pretty.

Obama's Thanksgiving Weekend Message

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: Video. November 27, 2008.

"So this weekend -- with one heart, and one voice, the American people can give thanks that a new and brighter day is yet to come."

How Sarah Palin Created a Whole New Generation of Vegetarians

Martha Rosenberg, AlterNet. November 27, 2008.

Unlike Alaska's governor, most Americans don't want to see the transformations their turkey went through to get to their Thanksgiving dinner table.

10 Tips for a Sustainable Thanksgiving

Sarah Newman, Takepart. November 26, 2008.

Advice for a healthier, humane, sustainable, "low carb(on)" and labor friendly Thanksgiving from some fantastic organizations.

Why We Shouldn't Celebrate Thanksgiving

Robert Jensen, AlterNet. November 22, 2007.

Thanksgiving Day should be turned into a National Day of Atonement to acknowledge the genocide of America's indigenous peoples.

Bush Should Pardon All of the Turkeys

Bill Maher, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. November 21, 2007.

Bill Maher: The president can’t pardon just one or two turkeys this Thanksgiving. He’s got to let them all go.

Dems Deny Bush Recess Appointments by Canceling Thanksgiving Break

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: PEEK. November 17, 2007.

Steve Benen: Bush may have been poised to appoint controversial nominees to the FCC, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

No Thanks to Thanksgiving

Robert Jensen, AlterNet. November 23, 2006.

Instead, we should atone for the genocide that was incited -- and condoned -- by the very men we idolize as our 'heroic' founding fathers.

No Thanks to Thanksgiving

Robert Jensen, AlterNet. November 23, 2005.

Instead, we should atone for the genocide that was incited -- and condoned -- by the very men we idolize as our 'heroic' founding fathers.

An Occupy Wall Street Thanksgiving

Staff, December 31, 1969.

Rush Limbaugh Makes Racist Thanksgiving Rant Against Native Americans

Julianne Escobedo Shepherd, December 31, 1969.