AlterNet Blogs: Politics

Utah Lawmaker: I Don't Mind "the Gays," but "I Don't Want "˜Em Stuffing it Down My Throat all the Time"

Zaid Jilani — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:32:01 PST

"Certainly not in my kid's face."

Will the Tea-Baggers Come After McCain? Will Palin Ride to His Rescue?!?

Steve M. — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:08:01 PST

Stay tuned.

Video: Progressive Change Campaign Committee Robocalls For the Public Option

AlterNet Staff — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:00:01 PST

Anticipating GOP push-back on the Senate health-care bill's public option, PCCC marshals a show of support

Hmmm ... Why Do So Many Wingnuts Have Such an Obsessive Fear of Being Raped?

Staff — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:45:01 PST

It's all they can talk about in the right-wing media.

More Republicans Think Obama Stole an Election than Democrats Believe Bush Did

Chris Bowers — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:53:01 PST

There were of course no remotely serious allegations that anything was amiss in 2008.

The Best Paragraph Written About Sarah Palin's "Going Rogue"

Joshua Holland — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:48:01 PST

I've got it right here.

No Stupak Language in Senate Bill; Boxer "Couldn't Be Happier," Hatch Promises "Holy War"

Adele Stan — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:46:01 PST

Women's rights advocates have been holding their collective breath as the Senate hammered out its bill. So far, so good.

News Flash: Christians Still Not Victimized by Hate Crimes Legislation

Steven D. — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:38:01 PST

Nor, obviously, hate crimes themselves.

Senate Leader Announces Health-Care Bill

Adele Stan — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:12:01 PST

The public option is in -- but what about reproductive rights?

Americans Want a Health Surtax on Wealthy

Daniela Perdomo — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:00:01 PST

An AP poll indicates majority support for a health surtax on the rich that's even stronger than the one in the House bill.

Inspiring, Kickass Drug Activist to Take on Chuck Schumer -- Meet Randy Credico

Jan Frel — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:18:01 PST

"My campaign slogan is going to be, 'Which candidate would you rather smoke a joint with? Credico or Schumer?'"

Wow, Turns Out Sarah Palin Really Is a Dumb Wingnut*

Joshua Holland — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:01 PST

"Old writing" indeed.

Video: Rep. Stupak: We Had an Agreement Until 'the Extremes Took Over'

Adele Stan — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:37:01 PST

On MSNBC's <i>Hardball</i>, Rep. Bart Stupak laid the blame for his anti-choice amendment on others. Now he seems to calling anti-choice senators "extreme."

Priceless: Gay Rights Activists Take Over Christian Right Hate-Fest in DC

Joshua Holland — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:01 PST

A techie hired by a group of radical clerics who went to the capitol to denounce homosexuals decided not to risk the bad karma.

Tea Party Protests Get Violent in Arizona (Video)

Dawn Teo — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:43:01 PST

When two Tea Partiers entered an area designated for those protesting their presence, they were assaulted with signs.