Show StoriesRSS

on

Former South African President Nelson Mandela at a photo shoot for his 90th birthday at the InterContinental hotel, London, July 25th 2008.

Mandela dies, 'belongs to the ages'

By Steve Benen
12/05/13 06:00PM

Very few world leaders are able to rise to the level of genuine giants of history. There can be no doubt that Nelson Mandela, through his heroism, sacrifice, and leadership, earned his iconic status. read more

Mercy Cabrera (L), an insurance agent with Sunshine Life and Health Advisors, helps Amparo Gonzalez purchase an insurance policy under the Affordable Care Act at the store setup in the Westland Mall on Nov. 14, 2013 in Hialeah, Fla.

Republican: Obamacare is helping some people

By Zachary Roth
12/05/13 10:50AM

Steve wrote Monday about the increasing evidence not only that Obamacare is here to stay, but that opposition to it won’t be the slam-dunk political winner next fall that Republicans are hoping for. And today comes a small but revealing development that adds to that impression—in the form of a quote from a Republican member of Congress. read more

A woman prepares to speak to potential employers at a jobs fair in New York, Nov. 20, 2013.

Leaving the long-term jobless behind

By Zachary Roth
12/05/13 09:16AM

It would be a shame if boosting the minimum wage allowed Democrats to check the box on economic populism and move on. That’s because, important as it is, it does little for those not working. read more

Morning Maddow: December 5

By Tricia McKinney
12/05/13 07:59AM

GOP men are getting schooled in how to run against women. (Politico) Democratic state lawmakers meet to discuss how to counter voter suppression. (USA Today) A Virginia Republican reportedly doesn't want his party to use his dues money to support gay candidates. (Politico) Toronto Mayor Rob Ford was targeted by gang members in blackmail plot, police say. (Toronto Star) Fast food workers in 100 cities to walk off the job today. (AP) read more

Ahead on the 12/4 Maddow show

By Julia Nutter
12/04/13 08:03PM

Tonight's guests include:Edwin Lyman, Union of Concerned Scientists; Michael Smerconish, Sirius XM radio show host; Ed Pilkington, U.S. chief reporter for The Guardian read more

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor watches House Speaker, Republican John Boehner, speaking at a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C., October 23, 2013.

Cantor's incomplete vision

By Steve Benen
12/04/13 01:00PM

Republicans, Eric Cantor says, need to respond to the question, "How do we address the fundamental problems that people have?" That's easier said than done. read more

Pages