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The right’s European panic: Bobby Jindal, Rick Perry & the new xenophobia
Heather Digby Parton
Wacky, paranoid reactions to extremism are not achieving anything -- but threatening our way of life. Here's how
The right’s judicial hypocrisy: Why it’s so inconsistent on “activism” in the courts
Heather Digby Parton
As they try to pull back Roe v Wade, here's why it's impossible to discern conservatives' judicial philosophy
“You’re a tyrant to the Constitution!” How gun nuts are threatening politicians
Heather Digby Parton
Armed men are confronting legislators in their offices, demanding more rights. Here's the pols' desperate response
You call these “moderates”?! How the far right hopes to fool America (again)
Heather Digby Parton
The Beltway conventional wisdom now says the GOP is moving to the center and proving they can govern. Come again?
“Don’t let the terrorists win” garbage returns: How gross history is repeating itself
Heather Digby Parton
That didn't take long. Moments after the Hebdo horror, right-wingers are ready to exploit it to push their agenda
Fox News’ Hebdo confusion: Why its new “free speech” obsession is a sham
David Dayen
Suddenly it's super-concerned about the right to expression -- which means these flip-flops can't be far away
Ted Cruz & the new McCarthyism: Inside a dangerous response to the atrocity in Paris
Elias Isquith
For many politicians and pundits, the Charlie Hebdo tragedy is cause to stoke the fires of terror — and worse
The “blame the left” crew: What the right’s new Hebdo attack is really about
Heather Digby Parton
It was predictable that the awful attacks on a satire magazine would be blamed on the "decadent left." Here's why
GOP’s coming horror show: Why new Congress may be even worse than you think
Heather Digby Parton
Get the popcorn ready. GOP House on GOP Senate action -- and why the establishment is really so worried
Elizabeth Warren’s surprising compliment: Why comparisons to Ted Cruz are good
Heather Digby Parton
It's reasonable to recoil when DC gasbags compare Elizabeth Warren to Ted Cruz. But here's its less-obvious upside
Battle of the billionaires: Why liberals shouldn’t count on their rich patrons to win
Heather Digby Parton
The way liberal and conservative billionaires use their money for political change is different. Here's who wins
Carly Fiorina’s ’16 pipe dream: Why her campaign will be a right-wing sideshow
Heather Digby Parton
The former CEO won't embarrass her party, but here's why she will never win its nomination
Gun nuts’ vile Muslim test: Why open carry activists don’t want to extend the right to everyone
Heather Digby Parton
Just how far does the principle of a right to bear arms go these days? Here's where gun extremists draw the line
Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio humiliate themselves on Cuba: Inside their Guantánamo hypocrisy
Heather Digby Parton
Do these guys have any self-awareness? Here's why their talk about human rights and Cuba is so hollow -- and ironic
“Can you smell the Aqua Velva!”: Why Jeb Bush is this year’s Fred Thompson
Heather Digby Parton
GOP and media insiders are obsessed with another "perfect" candidate. Here's what they're missing -- yet again
Frank Bruni’s “Bush worship” is back: Why this Times scribe must not cover Jeb
Heather Digby Parton
New York Times beat reporter famously helped George W. Bush win in 2000 -- and now he's raving about Jeb's '16 bid
Dick Cheney’s grotesque legacy: Why the record is so much worse than reported
Heather Digby Parton
He was an unpopular VP, whom history won't remember kindly. But this is Dick Cheney's real contribution to America
Torture report’s hidden fiasco: How Mark Udall revealed a little-noticed smoking gun
Heather Digby Parton
Buried in the "Panetta Review" is proof that the CIA repeatedly lied to the top levels of government. Here's why
James O’Keefe’s “victim” farce: A con artist’s vile new attempt to raise cash
Heather Digby Parton
Playing on racial tensions in post-Katrina Louisiana, behold the low-life's plan to profit off Ferguson and Garner
White America’s moral disaster: From Eric Garner to Mike Brown, a destructive view of “justice”
Heather Digby Parton
Eric Garner is just one example of black life devalued. Here's how white victimization is tearing the nation apart
Rick Perry’s Nixon moment: Why tonight’s looming execution is a test of his humanity (UPDATE)
Heather Digby Parton
In Texas, a schizophrenic death row inmate is scheduled to die at 6 p.m. Here's what we'll learn about Perry
GOP fools the media again: Why prison reform is not really a bipartisan issue
Heather Digby Parton
You may have heard the parties were going to come together to solve our prison mess. Here's the ugly reality
The surprising, fascinating history of Thanksgiving food: Olives, tamales and relish?!
Heather Digby Parton
We all know about turkey and pumpkin pie. But these other Thanksgiving traditions might just stun (and entice) you
The right’s Black Friday con: Who’s really behind the war on low-wage protests
Heather Digby Parton
With activists mobilizing to protest low wages at retail stores this week, corporate toads are seeking payback
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