Showing results for: secession (page 14)
Remembering the roots of a real Civil War
Steven Lubet
While right-wingers posture about secession and armed resistance, let's recall how our actual Civil War began
Brother, can you spare a dime for Rick Perry?
Alex Koppelman
The Texas governor didn't want stimulus money for his state, but now he needs a loan
The Salon story that sparked a Palin-McCain feud
Joan Walsh
Palin asked McCain staff to lie about her husband's involvement with secessionists, and Steve Schmidt said no
Palin’s e-mail battle with McCain camp
Alex Koppelman
An article in Salon about the campaign's ties to the Alaska Independence Party set off a nasty exchange
“As president, I refuse to allow this problem to fester”
staff
President Obama gives a speech on Guantanamo Bay, torture and national security
Perry: That whole secession thing? Nevermind
Alex Koppelman
In an op-ed, the Texas governor says he doesn't advocate secession, but he's more than a little disingenuous in making his case.
Tea bagging by teleconference
Alex Koppelman
Two Republican governors hold another tea party, borrowing the movement's cachet for their own fundraising purposes.
The “best and the brightest”? Spare me
Michael Lind
Some are arguing that if we prosecute Bush officials for torture, or reregulate the financial industry, talented people won't enter government or become bankers. No, they're not kidding.
Obama’s 100-day report card
Mark Schone, Vincent Rossmeier, Gabriel Winant
Bloggers, activists, economists and writers grade the president's performance so far. Featuring Sen. Russ Feingold, Dan Savage, Markos, Michael Pollan, Gloria Feldt and many others.
Specter’s “Happy 100 days!” gift to Obama
Joan Walsh
The Pennsylvania senator ditches the GOP. Is one of our major political parties on its death bed?
The right floats off to Neverland. No girls allowed!
Michael Lind
In Texas and elsewhere, conservatives soothe the pain of electoral rout with dreams of secession -- and of magical nerd kingdoms.
Half of Texas Republicans favor secession
Alex Koppelman
Who needs this whole "United States" thing, anyway?
Ron Paul, secessionist
Alex Koppelman
The Texas congressman takes to YouTube to defend comments recently made by his state's governor, Rick Perry.
Now Rick Perry really is talking about secession
Alex Koppelman
The Texas governor is on a roll lately, first signing on with the fringe state sovereignty movement and then going even further.
Rick Perry embraces the fringe
Alex Koppelman
Facing a tough Republican primary fight, the Texas governor endorses the state sovereignty movement, a favorite of the far-right.
Just how bad off is the Republican Party (Part 2)?
Salon Staff
A state-by-state look at the state of the Grand Old Party in the Age of Steele.
How would Lincoln vote today?
Michael Lind
Everyone, from President Obama to the GOP, wants a piece of Honest Abe on his bicentennial. Here's where Abraham Lincoln really stood on the issues.
Obama and the dawn of the Fourth Republic
Michael Lind
His victory really may mark the beginning of a new era in American history.
Meet Sarah Palin’s radical right-wing pals
David Neiwert, Max Blumenthal
Extremists Mark Chryson and Steve Stoll helped launch Palin's political career in Alaska, and in return had influence over policy. "Her door was open," says Chryson -- and still is.
Sarah Palin’s museum of trite right-wing tactics: 1980-2008
Glenn Greenwald
The attacks on Obama grow more unhinged and more counter-productive in direct proportion.
The Palins’ un-American activities
David Talbot
Imagine if the Obamas had hooked up with a violently anti-American group in league with the government of Iran.
The economics of Alaskan secession
Andrew Leonard
The state has oil, natural gas and lots of armed libertarians. Independence is a no-brainer!
The other 49
Thomas Schaller
Sarah Palin was once a member of the Alaskan Independence Party, which advocates secession from the Union.
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