Acclaimed poet, activist, and professor Nikki Giovanni joined Melissa Harris-Perry on Sunday to discuss her latest book “Chasing Utopia,” and to perform her beloved poem “Ego Tripping (there may be a reason why).” read more
Sen. John McCain, R-AZ, admitted Sunday that he went too far when he compared President Obama's handshake with Cuban leader Raul Castro to one between former British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain and Adolf Hitler. read more
In the wake of a media controversy this week over whether Santa Claus needs to be white, host Melissa Harris-Perry sends a different kind of letter to Kris Kringle, asking for some racial tolerance and imagination in our Christmas stockings. read more
Obama called for more action to reduce gun violence on the one-year anniversary of the shooting massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. read more
The House of Representatives passed a compromise defense bill on Thursday night, moving major reforms to the way the military handles sexual assault one step closer to law. read more
Though ultra conservative interest groups see themselves as the upstarts holding the entrenched Republican interests in government accountable, Speaker John... watch
In some neighborhoods and cities there is growing awareness that trauma from living with constant violence can lead to depression, anxiety and PTSD in children. watch
The MHP panel discusses the importance of new gun legislation and when is the best time to have the conversation on gun reform after a violent act. watch
Jennifer Jones Austin, Stacy Palmer, Igor Volsky and Aurora Zepeda discuss the complications around charitable giving and the notion of redistributing money... watch
Direct donation charities are giving way to an investment-based approach to charity known as venture philanthropy. Kiva’s Matt Flannery joins to discuss. watch
