Insights
I am outraged: Social Security is not “An Entitlement”.
Remember, not only did you contribute to Social Security but your employer did too. It totaled 15% of… [more]
Obama’s Quote of the Decade
The Quote of the Decade: “The fact that we are here today to debate raising America 's debt… [more]
Politically Incorrect
What is politics? For many people, politics is something left for the rich and the educated. They… [more]
Elections 2012
Plan for ads about Obama’s former pastor ignites firestorm
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A proposed $10 million conservative ad campaign seeking to revive President Barack Obama's link to his controversial former pastor Jeremiah Wright ignited a political firestorm on Thursday, with Obama's camp and Republican … [Read More...]
Fischer holds large lead over Kerrey in Nebraska Senate race
Deb Fischer, who emerged from obscurity earlier this week to win the Republican nomination for Nebraska Senate, already holds a large lead over her Democratic opponent, according to a new poll. … [Read More...]
Super PAC plans to attack Obama’s ties to Rev. Jeremiah Wright
A conservative super PAC is considering an advertising plan to attack President Obama's ties to Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright Jr., his controversial former spiritual adviser, and "do what John McCain would not let us do" during the 2008 presidential … [Read More...]
Super PAC considers attack on Obama’s ties to Rev. Jeremiah Wright
A conservative super PAC is considering an advertising plan to attack President Obama's ties to the Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright Jr., his controversial former spiritual adviser, and "do what what John McCain would not let us do" during the 2008 … [Read More...]
US Politics
Ex-PM, Islamist give Egyptians stark election choice – Reuters
Independent OnlineEx-PM, Islamist give Egyptians stark election choiceReutersBoth are polarizing Egyptians in their bid to become president. Ahmed Shafiq, Mubarak's last prime minister, and Mohamed Mursi, the Brotherhood's presidential hopeful,…
Obama Food Security Pledge Heralds G8, NATO Summits – Voice of America
TIMEObama Food Security Pledge Heralds G8, NATO SummitsVoice of AmericaUS President Barack Obama has announced a new global partnership to improve food security, saying the United States has a "moral obligation" to lead the fight against hung…
Bill O’Reilly: Vice President Biden attacking the rich – Fox News
PoliticoBill O'Reilly: Vice President Biden attacking the richFox NewsSpeaking in Ohio yesterday, Vice President Biden once again lashed out. VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN: I resent when they talk about families like mine that I grew up in. I resent the…
Foreign Policy
Blind Chinese activist on his way to the United States – New York Daily News
New York Daily NewsBlind Chinese activist on his way to the United StatesNew York Daily NewsThe blind Chinese dissident who rocked international relations with his decision to flee his homeland is on his way to the United States. Chen Guangcheng and hi…
Explainer: Do we have to choose between China and the US? – Sydney Morning Herald
Explainer: Do we have to choose between China and the US?Sydney Morning HeraldSong Xiaojun's answer appears not to come from the arcane world of international relations theory, although it may reflect ancient imperial concepts where lesser states d…
US Foreign Policy, Recent Events Mark Rising Tensions with Iran – Examiner.com
CTV.caUS Foreign Policy, Recent Events Mark Rising Tensions with IranExaminer.comNews of Iran's willingness to ignore the Security Council's sanctions will likely find itself a source of agitation among US foreign policy strategists; the United…
Justice
Alabama Gov. Bentley Caves, Signs Bill Doubling Down On Anti-Immigrant Policies
On Wednesday, the Alabama legislature passed a bill preserving most of the harshest provisions of that state’s anti-immigrant law, including the provision that unconstitutionally drove many Latino students from attending schools. Yesterday, Gov. Robert Bentley (R-AL) objected to this bill, noting in particular that the schools provision should be removed or substantially changed. Today, he [...]
Reid Fires Back In Senate GOP’s War On Smart Judges Monday
In 2020, someone will be elected president, and they will likely need to appoint a Supreme Court justice during their time in the White House. Senate Republicans have wielded every power at their disposal, however, to ensure that that this future president will have no experienced federal judges to nominate if they are a Democrat. [...]
After Law Enforcement Urge Congress To Abandon Anti-Holder Witchhunt, GOP Freshmen Grab Their Pitchforks
House Oversight Chair Darrell Issa’s (R-CA) claim that Attorney General Eric Holder should be held in contempt for declining to turn over records of ongoing criminal investigations to Issa’s committee has not been received well by people who actually know something about law enforcement. Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey warned that Issa’s crusade against Holder [...]
Business
This Week In Movie Trailers: Brooklyn Decker Gets Knocked Up By Dennis Quaid And More
We’ve got a real mix of movie sneak peeks this week.
From the baby comedies to the slasher films, 2012 is shaping up to be an extremely diverse year of film in terms of genres. In terms of ideas however, we’ve still got more sequels, more remakes…
Matt McMullen Will Make You A Life Size Doll Companion For $6,000
Earlier this week we introduced you to the men who gave up dating in favor of life-size dolls. Now, meet Matt McMullen, a creator of these notorious dolls. Drea Cooper and Zackary Canepari, the filmmakers behind Borderland, visited McMullen’s doll fact…
FOR BEGINNERS: The First iPhone Trick You Need Learn
Every once in a while you might want to save what see on the screen of your iPhone.
Here’s how to do it:
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World News
Newspaper review: Pressure heaped on eurozone talks – BBC News
BBC NewsNewspaper review: Pressure heaped on eurozone talksBBC NewsSaturday's newspapers are dominated by the G8 summit, which is expected to focus on the eurozone crisis today. The paper says it is because they know the crucial decision on the eur…
G8 leaders broadly united on Iran and Syria: US official – Reuters
msnbc.comG8 leaders broadly united on Iran and Syria: US officialReuters| CAMP DAVID, Maryland (Reuters) – Group of Eight leaders agreed in their initial discussions at Camp David on Friday that Iran needs to disclose more about its nuclear ambitions a…
Malawi’s president vows to repeal gay ban – Marietta Times
BBC NewsMalawi's president vows to repeal gay banMarietta TimesAP BLANTYRE, Malawi (AP) — President Joyce Banda declared Friday she wants to repeal Malawi's laws against homosexual acts, going against a trend in Africa in which gays are being…
Politics & Media
Rather Defends George Bush Report, Slams Corporate-Owned Media On Real Time
Dan Rather sat down with Bill Maher tonight for a candid conversation about what the news has come to these days with the rise of opinion … [Read More...]
Bill Maher: Liberty University Giving Out Diplomas ‘Cheapens’ Everyone Else’s
In honor of Mitt Romney‘s commencement speech at Liberty University last week, Bill Maher used his show-ending New Rule tonight to question … [Read More...]
Congress May Reverse Ban On Domestic Distribution Of Propaganda Material
Remember the good ol’ days, when you went to the movie theaters and got to see a short propaganda reel before the main feature? Well, now … [Read More...]
Part 2 – Before She Was The Rachel Maddow: The Best Of The Maddow-Tucker Carlson Debates
Watching the prim, polished Rachel Maddow show as it exists today– MSNBC’s flagship– it’s hard to recall the days Rachel … [Read More...]
Economy
Wisconsin Lost 6,200 Private Sector Jobs In April According To Jobs Report Scott Walker Won’t Cite
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) dismissed the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ April jobs report even before it came out, and now, … [Read More...]
Romney Defends JP Morgan’s $3 Billion Trading Debacle After Collecting Millions From The Financial Industry
2012 presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney this week defended JP Morgan Chase’s $3 billion trading debacle as just … [Read More...]
Econ 101: May 18, 2012
Welcome to ThinkProgress Economy’s morning link roundup. This is what we’re reading. Have you seen any interesting news? Let us know in the … [Read More...]
CHART: How Income Inequality Contributes To A Growing Education Gap That Is Jeopardizing Our Middle Class
As ThinkProgress has reported, American income inequality has skyrocketed over the last three decades. The wealthiest Americans have captured a … [Read More...]
