ACORN Videos were propaganda
A report hammers the organization's leadership but points out duplicity in the famous tapes.
by Joe Conason

Major victory for ACORN and the Constitution
A federal judge strikes down Congress' unconstitutional de-funding of the unpopular group.
by Glenn Greenwald

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Fair and Balanced (and Phony) Science By Joe Conason —
Evading the challenges of climate change—and the human responsibility to save the planet—is simple enough even for the laziest citizen.

Making Gun Safety (Politically) Safe By E.J. Dionne —
When it comes to passing sensible gun laws, Congress typically offers Profiles in Cowardice.
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The Colbert Report	Mon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c
The Word - Grand Old Purity
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The Daily Show With Jon Stewart	Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c
Highway to Health - Senate Fight '09
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The Crushing Legacy of Bush and Cheney By Joe Conason —
Now it’s “Obama’s war,” but we should not ignore the events that led us to this moment and the inexplicable decisions of the Bush administration.

Obama’s Goldilocks Strategy By E.J. Dionne —
Obama’s surge in Afghanistan is a political loser, but in the short term he’ll get what he wants.

R.I.P. the great Liam Clancy

Purloined E-Mails Don’t Change the Facts By Eugene Robinson —
Stop hyperventilating, all you climate change deniers. The purloined e-mail correspondence published by skeptics last week hasn’t stopped the ice caps from melting.

Understanding Our Hollow ‘Centrists’ By Joe Conason —
The puzzling thing about politicians of either party who claim to be “centrist” or “moderate” is how much they sometimes sound like party-line right-wing Republicans.

Obama’s Thankless Thanksgiving By E.J. Dionne —
So in vogue are attacks on the president that even his proclamation calling the nation to a day of Thanksgiving has become the focus of criticism.

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