Why the GOP embraced Islamophobia
Fanning fears of Muslims has never made better -- or more cynical -- political sense
Sunday, Sep 12, 2010 4:01 PM UTC 244Politics Republican Party, Barack Obama
Joe Conason
Politics Republican Party, Barack Obama
New report upends “homegrown terror” assumptions
Contrary to intelligence warnings, American-born jihadis have been among us ever since 9/11
Thursday, Sep 9, 2010 5:41 PM UTC 23Politics Terrorism, 9/11, CIA
Why they want to burn the Quran
Conservatives encourage (or ignore) demonizing of Islam -- and then claim to be infuriated by Pastor Jones
Wednesday, Sep 8, 2010 2:35 PM UTC 67Politics Islam, Fox News, National Review
The truths about Iraq that Obama couldn’t utter
As troops withdraw from Iraq, the president gave a dutiful speech. But there was so much he could not say
Wednesday, Sep 1, 2010 12:30 PM UTC 109Politics Barack Obama, Afghanistan
Is Glenn Beck mobilizing the religious right for November?
Beck's vacuous but pious rally may have served to inaugurate a pre-election bid for power by the evangelical right
Monday, Aug 30, 2010 6:31 PM UTC 80Politics 2010 Elections, Abortion
Our new welfare queens, the undeserving unemployed
Economic punditry on the right offers an insidious meme: The jobless are scamming, so why extend benefits?
Friday, Aug 27, 2010 6:47 PM UTC 80Politics Unemployment, Rand Paul
Why won’t Rick Scott disclose his company’s secret legal settlements?
The would-be Florida governor's firm settled lawsuits charging discrimination and fraud -- but they're sealed
Wednesday, Aug 25, 2010 6:40 PM UTC 29Politics 2010 Elections
Harbingers of violence in anti-mosque movement
The top organizer of the Sept. 11 rally against the "ground zero mosque" praises racist thugs in England
Monday, Aug 23, 2010 7:24 PM UTC 205Politics Park51, England, Islam, Race
Why Rick Lazio wants to debate mosques, not money
For the New York GOP candidate, no topic is as sensitive as his dubious career in bank lobbying and deal making
Friday, Aug 20, 2010 7:30 PM UTCPolitics 2010 Elections, George W. Bush
Anti-Muslim agitator and Obama agree on mosque
Now Pamela Geller says that government shouldn't "stop the mosque," which is exactly what the president said
Thursday, Aug 19, 2010 5:20 PM UTC 48Politics Park51, Barack Obama, Islam
Why does Beck cry constantly?
Tune in tonight at 8 p.m. EDT for my talk with author Alexander Zaitchik
Wednesday, Aug 18, 2010 7:19 PM UTC 12Politics Glenn Beck
Why do conservatives pretend “racism is dead”?
When James Taranto whitewashes right-wing bigotry, what is he telling us about his movement - and himself?
Wednesday, Aug 18, 2010 6:45 PM UTC 82Politics Race, Barack Obama
Where is George W. Bush when America needs him?
Two former Bush aides speak out bravely in defense of the rights of Muslims, but their old boss remains silent
Monday, Aug 16, 2010 8:50 PM UTC 63Politics George W. Bush, 2010 Elections
Social Security saved Dan Maes (but Ken Buck hates it!)
Colorado's Tea Party nominees disagree sharply over the federal government's most successful program
Thursday, Aug 12, 2010 3:45 PM UTC 63All Salon Tea Parties, 2010 Elections
Cracking the seal on Rick Scott healthcare lawsuits
At last, Florida newspapers are exploring the checkered history of the man most likely to be elected governor
Monday, Aug 9, 2010 8:10 PM UTC 24Politics 2010 Elections
Democrats deserve credit — not blame — on ethics
Voters angered by corruption should laud Nancy Pelosi's reforms (and beware a Republican restoration)
Thursday, Aug 5, 2010 9:06 PM UTC 53Politics 2010 Elections, 2006 Elections
Fred Barnes, Meg Whitman and California’s GOP
The California Republicans invited Barnes to address their convention last year -- after a gushing Whitman profile
Wednesday, Aug 4, 2010 7:39 PM UTCPolitics
Ethics experts excoriate Fred Barnes over GOP money
The Fox News star isn't talking about his Republican cash, but ethics experts say his conduct is inexcusable
Tuesday, Aug 3, 2010 1:30 PM UTC 16Politics Media Criticism, Fox News, PBS
Fred Barnes not on a team? Why did GOP pay him?
The Weekly Standard editor claimed political purity in bashing Journolist, but he's on the Republican payroll
Thursday, Jul 29, 2010 7:45 PM UTC 23News Media Criticism, Dick Morris
On the team: The stunning hypocrisy of Journolist’s critics
They speak at GOP banquets. They meet to plot in Grover Norquist's office. Yet the wingers find a listserv shocking
Monday, Jul 26, 2010 9:27 PM UTC 44Politics Media Criticism, Fox News
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