We need more people to come forward, like Patrick Kennedy and Chris Lawford, to address the problems that come with alcoholism and drug addictions that society glosses over. Read More
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No solution with Huntsman, Manchin ‘No Labels’ makeover
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Why No Labels is not really the solution for Congressional dysfunction. Read More
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2:50 PM on 1/14/2013
There are many great future leaders from different backgrounds who could serve. Here's a sampler of possible Senate stars. Read More
On Delta Sigma Theta’s centennial
12:47 PM on 1/13/2013
Today, Delta Sigma Theta is one hundred years old. Happy birthday, sorors. Read More
The brilliant mind, righteous heart of Aaron Swartz will be missed
10:19 AM on 1/13/2013
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The demise of the platinum coin
5:02 PM on 1/12/2013
Ezra Klein over at Washington Post's Wonkblog just announced that the Treasury, Federal Reserve and White House have all come together in opposition to the notorious "Platinum Coin" plan. Thank goodness and good riddance. Read More
Pump your brakes, Gov. Christie
2:35 PM on 1/12/2013
In her weekly open letter, host Melissa Harris-Perry adds some shade to all the shine New Jersey governor has received of late. Read More
The magic coin
9:19 AM on 1/12/2013
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No one talks about armed guards already in Latino schools
10:31 AM on 1/11/2013
Lost in the discussion over the horror of armed guards in schools is that many minority children already go to school overseen by armed guards without so much as a peep from these folks. Read More
An ode to Richard Ben Cramer
5:03 PM on 1/9/2013
Richard Ben Cramer brought Americans knowledge and understanding with "What It Takes" and even though he’s now gone, students of politics years from now will benefit from his insight just as much as so many already have. Read More
Hiding hell is not tolerable in the pursuit of a big-time football program
6:20 PM on 1/8/2013
Penn State needs to accept its punishment, and Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett should not be fighting the NCAA sanctions levied against the school. Read More
On Roe v. Wade anniversary, a letter to one fighting for choice
3:59 PM on 1/5/2013
As the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade nears, host Melissa Harris-Perry addresses a letter of encouragement to a woman leading Virginia's fight for reproductive justice. Read More
‘Uncle Louie’ Gohmert is at it again
1:43 PM on 1/5/2013
Texans who trade stories about “Uncle Louie” Gohmert have been doing land-rush business lately. Read More
Lessons from the cliff
8:25 AM on 1/5/2013
Lesson #1: The so-called fiscal cliff was not a cliff. Read More
Rendition? I do not think it means what you think it means
4:07 PM on 1/4/2013
A recent report from the Washington Post misinterprets the controversial practice of Rendition. Read More
NOM pledges to unseat pro-marriage equality Illinois Republicans
2:00 PM on 1/4/2013
The anti-marriage equality group's tactic could flip legislative seats to Democratic candidates. Read More
A House full of disappointment
5:17 PM on 1/3/2013
The reason we have more women representing us in Congress is so important. Read More
GOP’s debt ceiling threat must not stand
9:56 AM on 1/3/2013
Was this fiscal cliff deal a good one for progressives? It depends on what happens now. Read More
Scott Brown’s next move
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One of the great recent grudge matches in Massachusetts political history could happen all over again. Read More
Gov. Bev Perdue, pardon the Wilmington 10
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