Palin Death Panels

Fox News Fact-Checks Sarah Palin's Coin Conspiracy Theory (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Lila Shapiro | Posted 11.12.2009 | Media


This must sting a bit. Sarah Palin's newest conspiracy theory on the "disturbing" redesign of U.S. coins was too much, even for Fox News -- on Tuesda...

Sarah Palin Suggests Coin Conspiracy In Wisconsin Speech

The Huffington Post | Rachel Weiner | Posted 11.09.2009 | Politics


Sarah Palin didn't allow press at her speech Friday at a Wisconsin Right to Life fundraising banquet, and attendees were barred from bringing cell pho...

Palin WSJ Editorial Amplifies "Death Panel" Claim

AP/Huffington Post | Posted 11.09.2009 | Politics


ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is again blasting the Democrats health care proposal, this time in an editorial for the Wall ...

Palin No Longer Writing Her Own Script

Geoffrey Dunn | Posted 11.08.2009 | Politics


Geoffrey Dunn

This new version of Sarah Palin is like those lip-sync groups from the '90s that didn't sing their own songs or write their own lyrics. She's the Milli Vanilli of American politics.

Palin Invited To Testify Before NY Senate On Elderly Care, Death Panels

Posted 10.18.2009 | Politics


Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, whose claim to fame in the current health care debate is helping to spread the infamous "death panel" myth, has be...

The Truth About End of Life Care

Jeanette Aileen Fuller | Posted 10.17.2009 | Living


Jeanette Aileen Fuller

So much has been said by those who claim to understand what "end of life care" means, and all of it has little if any root in truth. So, I will give you my personal experience with "end of life counseling."

Sarah Palin's Obama Obsession

Geoffrey Dunn | Posted 09.29.2009 | Politics


Geoffrey Dunn

I've just returned from Alaska, where I conducted interviews and archival research for a book on Palin, and many of those I spoke to in the Last Frontier, from across the political spectrum, noted that Palin was fixated on Obama.

We are Mortal - Grow Up and Plan Accordingly

Barbara Coombs Lee | Posted 09.17.2009 | Politics


Barbara Coombs Lee

National leaders deliberately sparked fear and anger over a consultation about death and sensational media threw fuel on the fire.

Stark Contrast at Health Care Town Hall in California

Ruby Bernstein | Posted 09.17.2009 | Eyes & Ears


Ruby Bernstein

Members of the Minutemen, supporters of the LaRouche movement, and other conservatives loudly brought their agendas to the public meetings.

New Poll Finds Majority Of Republicans Either Believes Or Isn't Sure About "Death Panel" Claim

The Plum Line | Posted 09.17.2009 | Politics


Wow. A forthcoming poll by the nonpartisan Research 2000 for DailyKos finds that a majority of Republicans either believes, or isn't sure about, the c...

Sarah Palin Claims Victory On Death Panels: "Gratified"

The Huffington Post | Rachel Weiner | Posted 09.14.2009 | Politics


Sarah Palin crowed Friday over news that the Senate Finance Committee will leave end-of-life care out of its health care legislation. "I join million...

Palin Was For "Death Panels" Before She Was Against Them

Think Progress | Posted 09.14.2009 | Politics


In recent weeks, right-wing groups have been pushing the myth that health care reform will somehow kill seniors. One of the most high profile voices p...

Sarah Palin Wins

Chris Kelly | Posted 09.14.2009 | Politics


Chris Kelly

We all know, given the chance, a doctor will always talk you into suicide. That's where the money is. Why not forbid doctors from talking to patients at all, just to be safe? Call it the Palin-Grassley Freedom from Information Act.

If Medicare Wants to Kill Grandma, Why Hasn't It Done So For 44 Years?

Sandy Goodman | Posted 09.13.2009 | Politics


Sandy Goodman

I've never heard of anyone suggesting euthanasia for grandma, grandpa - or me (I'm now 76 and getting progressively more expensive to insure).

Palin, Grassley Double Down On "Death Panels"

The Huffington Post | Rachel Weiner | Posted 09.13.2009 | Politics


Two prominent Republicans who have encouraged an unfounded rumor about Democratic health reform plans have doubled down on the myth. Former Alaska G...

Countering the Lies about Health Care Reform

Gerald McEntee | Posted 09.12.2009 | Politics


Gerald McEntee

Let's make sure seniors and all Americans know the truth about health care reform and that lies are spread to block real progress.

Sam Stein

Memo To Palin: Republicans Support So-Called "Death Panels"

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 09.11.2009 | Politics


Conservatives trying to promote the inflammatory idea that President Obama is encouraging euthanasia are not just running afoul of reality, they're al...

Sarah Palin Outdoes Herself

Robert J. Elisberg | Posted 09.11.2009 | Politics


Robert J. Elisberg

The person who has demanded that her children be off limits, while parading them around, just used her Down Syndrome baby as another circus prop by writing for a national audience how he could be killed by the government.

AP Fact Check: No 'Death Panel' In Health Care Bill

AP | RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR | Posted 09.11.2009 | Politics


WASHINGTON — Former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin says the health care overhaul bill would set up a "death panel." Federal ...

Governor Palin's Crazed Health Care Rant: Blame the Washington Post

Dean Baker | Posted 09.10.2009 | Media


Dean Baker

The media have the time and the resources to know that when opponents of President Obama's plan talk about rationing, they are not telling the truth.

The Media's Treatment of Palin's Outrageous "Death Panel" Claims

Howard Dean | Posted 09.10.2009 | Media


Howard Dean

There is no truth now, nor has there ever been any truth to the idea that the government encourages euthanasia or infanticide. The media gives this claim credibility simply by repeating it.

Sarah Palin Was Right! Exclusive Death Panel Footage!

Matthew Filipowicz | Posted 09.10.2009 | Comedy


Matthew Filipowicz

Why didn't we listen?!? We have obtained footage of Barack Obama's Death Panel passing subjective judgment on Sarah Palin's parents and child. I warn you, the footage is shocking.

Sam Stein

Gingrich Defends Palin's Obama "Death Panel" Claim

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 09.09.2009 | Politics


Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich defended the bizarre claim by former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin that the president's health care plan would result...