Tonight, an hour-long look at the life and legacy of the South African leader who became a global icon for equality and democracy. The Rachel Maddow Show returns anew Monday. read more
In response to the former South African president’s death Thursday, several Republican politicians posted standard tributes to Mandela on Facebook today. But not everyone seemed to share the sentiment. read more
In case you thought that now that Healthcare.gov is mostly fixed, conservatives might be winding down the sabotage campaign and reluctantly accepting the reality of Obamacare: Not so much. read more
House Republicans and Senate Democrats are close to agreement on a budget deal. But right now it doesn’t include an extension of unemployment benefits, even though they’re set to expire for at least 1.3 million Americans. read more
Congressional budget negotiators are getting close to a deal (or maybe not). (Huffington Post) 25 House Democrats call on Pres. Obama to stop deportations. (BuzzFeed) A deep dive into what actually made the WWII Memorial close during the government shutdown. (McClatchy) BP's strategy after the Deepwater Horizon disaster: go deeper. (AP) Minnesota archdiocese posts list of priests accused of sexually abusing minors. (AP) read more
Former Rep. Ron Dellums, talks with Rachel Maddow about how pressure from the Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986 helped end apartheid in South Africa. watch
We are still putting together the guest list for tonight's show, but here are the confirmed guests so far (stay tuned for more): Rohit Kachroo, correspondent for NBC News; Former Rep. Ron Dellums, (D) California, sponsor of the Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986; Dan Rather, “Dan Rather Reports” on AXS-TV read more
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
To most Americans, it makes sense that you shouldn’t be shut out of the marketplace because of circumstances beyond your control. Not to Ralph Hudgens. read more
As the evidence that global warming is happening becomes indisputable, more and more deniers are now arguing that it's harmless--or even a good thing. read more
There’s been a lot of talk lately about the coming battle over economic populism that could tear the Democratic Party apart. But has one side already won? read more
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
