Extremism

Sarah's Palling Around with Conspiracists

Brian Levin, J.D. | Posted 12.04.2009 | Politics


Brian Levin, J.D.

Sarah Palin's recent, careful elevation of a foundational conspiracy theory used by extremists to demonize the President warrants unequivocal condemnation and study from across the political spectrum.

Earth to Lou: It Could Have Been Different

Mark Potok | Posted 11.13.2009 | Media


Mark Potok

It didn't have to end this way for Lou Dobbs. He could have been a contender. But Dobbs, a supremely self-confident man who often mentions his Harvard education in private conversation, just wouldn't listen.

Interview: Hezbollah And Hamas on Obama, Netanyahu, Terrorism ... And Oprah

Sharmine Narwani | Posted 11.09.2009 | World


Sharmine Narwani

While both groups embrace Islamic values as their core ideology and driving principle, their political actions appear to be driven more by realpolitik than Quranic mandate.

It's the Guns, Stupid: Why Handguns Remain One of the Biggest Threats To Homeland Security

Louis Klarevas | Posted 11.09.2009 | Politics


Louis Klarevas

I no longer wonder "if" a Mumbai-style attack will occur in the U.S. Absent the implementation of serious gun control measures, I now ask "when"?

EBay Removes Drawings That Glorify Slaying of Abortion Doctor George Tiller

Politics Daily | Posted 11.03.2009 | Politics


EBay has removed an auction posted by supporters of Scott Roeder, the man charged with the May murder of abortionist George Tiller. The listing featur...

Democrat Calls Republicans "Knuckle Dragging Neanderthals." Is Berlusconi One Too? You Bet!

Ronald B. Robinson | Posted 12.01.2009 | World


Ronald B. Robinson

Being progressives and promoting a positive agenda of Socio-Spiritual Liberation and Joyful Justice doesn't mean being wimpy.

"Get the Government Out of My Social Security!" Inside the 9.12 Teabagger Rally

Max Blumenthal | Posted 11.14.2009 | Politics


Max Blumenthal

2009-09-14-blumenthal_912_fp.jpgWhile Fox News cameras covering the so-called 9.12 Project on the National Mall lurched away from signs morphing President Barack Obama's face into Adolph Hitler's, I zoomed in.

When Will GOP Leaders Denounce the Pyromaniacs?

Robert S. McElvaine | Posted 10.18.2009 | Politics


Robert S. McElvaine

The parallels between the hate speech of the early 1960s and today are numerous and disturbing. But there are also important differences. So, where does the Republican leadership stand on playing with matches?

The Respectable Face of Extremism

Jonathan Weiler | Posted 09.18.2009 | Business


Jonathan Weiler

Greenspan didn't take steps to induce more moderate, responsible and balanced investment in the housing sector not because he couldn't, but because he did not believe it was his job to shepherd responsibly our economy. In his worldview, markets do that all by themselves.

Is This the End of Democracy?

Jim Selman | Posted 09.14.2009 | Politics


Jim Selman

Is there still time to recover and restore American Democracy to its bare essentials -- a government "of the people, by the people and for the people"? I don't know. Today we are on the brink.

Extremism over Humanism in Animal Rights

Judith Ellis | Posted 08.31.2009 | Green


Judith Ellis

While the work that PETA does is commendable in many aspects, I often think that they go too far

Yitzhak Rabin's Killers Target Obama (VIDEO)

Max Blumenthal | Posted 08.29.2009 | World


Max Blumenthal

Who are the Israeli Prime Minister's real friends? The settlers who cheered Rabin's murder and now inveigh violently against Obama, or the American administration that has pledged to help his country?

Hal Turner, Talk Radio Host, Denies Threatening To Kill Judges

AP | MIKE ROBINSON | Posted 08.28.2009 | Chicago


CHICAGO — A New Jersey blogger accused of threatening to kill three federal judges has been an FBI informant and even told authorities about a p...

The Three Characteristics of Extremism

Alan Lurie | Posted 08.20.2009 | Politics


Alan Lurie

We need a willingness to openly examine divergent viewpoints, clearly determine the merits, and arrive at a more comprehensive view that sees the world in its infinite array of vivid colors.

Don't Give Ahmadinejad the Excuses He Wants

Ray Hanania | Posted 07.24.2009 | World


Ray Hanania

The proper response to the tyranny in Iran is the continued building of a world alliance against the Iranian despot, who may or may not have legitimately won the elections last week.

Does the Bible Inspire Hate and Intolerance?

Carol Hoenig | Posted 07.23.2009 | Living


Carol Hoenig

I believe the Bible offers great historical material, but is not and cannot be credited with any Supreme Being as its author.

Higher Ground

Cristina Page | Posted 07.18.2009 | Politics


Cristina Page

The brutal murder of Dr. Tiller threatens to poison the nascent dialogue Obama initiated.

The New White Nationalism in America

Carol M. Swain | Posted 07.17.2009 | Politics


Carol M. Swain

This book is a warning and a wake-up call for Americans who cherish the civil rights vision of an integrated America, a common humanity, and equality before God and law.

The Ultimate Divide

Wael Nawara | Posted 07.17.2009 | World


Wael Nawara

The recent events in Iran, Pakistan, Lebanon and even inside the United States, show that we are experiencing a deep divide in our world.

Netanyahu Responds to Obama with Obfuscation, Rhetoric and More Roadblocks

Ray Hanania | Posted 07.16.2009 | World


Ray Hanania

Most disappointing is the failure of mainstream Israelis to challenge Netanyahu and to call his hatred and extremism what it really is.

The Very Real Threat of Extremism

The Progress Report | Posted 07.12.2009 | Politics


The Progress Report

by Faiz Shakir, Amanda Terkel, Matt Corley, Benjamin Armbruster, Ali Frick, Ryan Powers, and Ian Millhiser To receive The Progress Report in your ema...

James von Brunn, Yet Another Guy With a Gun Making the Rules

Josh Sugarmann | Posted 07.12.2009 | Politics


Josh Sugarmann

Sometimes words are more than just words. Especially when those listening have their finger on the trigger of a gun.

CA Court Refuses Charter, Fails to Defend Constitution

Charles Karel Bouley | Posted 06.26.2009 | Politics


Charles Karel Bouley

California Court Proves Theocracy Alive and Well It's a shame gay means happy, because today in California there's not much for anyone to be happy ab...

GOP Trots Out Old Extremist, J.D. Hayworth, as Spokesman against Immigration Reform

Frank Sharry | Posted 06.21.2009 | Politics


Frank Sharry

Yesterday, the Senate Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Immigration held a hearing about border policy. Its chairman, Chuck Schumer (D-NY), has ...

Do Not Be Fooled by Al Zawahiri

Ahmed Rehab | Posted 06.08.2009 | World


Ahmed Rehab

Muslims, what has he done for you lately? What have the Al Zawahiris of the world who claim to fight in defense of Islam actually done for Muslims or Islam?