“That affirmative action is okay with this majority,” says Joy Reid, discussing the conservative justices’ views on legacy admissions vs. race-based admissions. “But you people who want to get in just because of your brains, but you’re not from a legacy—too bad, you can’t come in." » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc Follow MSNBC Show Blogs MaddowBlog: … [Read more...]
How Clarence Thomas ‘pulled the ladder up behind him’ on affirmative action
Chris Hayes on Clarence Thomas voting to strike down affirmative action: "One of the things we saw today was a brilliant man—who was able to overcome centuries of institutionalized prejudice, who was able to come from the most unlikely of backgrounds with the help of a system designed to accomplish just that—turn around and pull the ladder up behind him." » Subscribe to MSNBC: … [Read more...]
‘Ripped Off’: Katie Porter On How Price-Gouging Companies Are Driving Inflation
Congresswoman Katie Porter joins Chris Hayes to discuss how corporations are hiking prices and generating record profits—all under the guise of “inflation.” » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc Follow the MSNBC Midterms Elections guide to the important races across the United States as Americans prepare to cast their votes. Countdown to the Midterms: … [Read more...]
Congress adjourns after Kevin McCarthy’s 11th consecutive failed speaker vote
The House voted to adjourn for a third day after Kevin McCarthy’s 11th consecutive failed speaker vote. Chris Hayes breaks it down with Steve Kornacki and Ali Vitali. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc Follow MSNBC Show Blogs MaddowBlog: https://www.msnbc.com/maddowblog ReidOut Blog: https://www.msnbc.com/reidoutblog MSNBC delivers breaking news, … [Read more...]
Another Video Surfaces Of Rep. Lauren Boebert’s Bigoted Bit
In yet another turn in the story of Rep. Lauren Boebert's bigotry, it appears that Boebert's made-up tale about Rep. Ilhan Omar is not an isolated incident. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc About: MSNBC is the premier destination for in-depth analysis of daily headlines, insightful political commentary and informed perspectives. Reaching more than 95 … [Read more...]
Orlando Residents Hunker Down As Hurricane Ian Hits Area
Residents in Orlando, Fla., are hunkered down as strong winds and rain from Hurricane Ian slam the area. Disney and Universal theme parks are closed and officials said they do not want anyone on the roads. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc Follow the MSNBC Midterms Elections guide to the important races across the United States as Americans prepare … [Read more...]
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders Calls For Journalist To Be Fired | All In | MSNBC
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders deemed ESPN host Jamele Hill’s comments calling Donald Trump a white supremacist a 'fireable offense.' » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc About: MSNBC is the premier destination for in-depth analysis of daily headlines, insightful political commentary and informed perspectives. Reaching more than 95 … [Read more...]
Democrat Peltola Defeats Palin In Special Alaska House Race, NBC News Projects
NBC News projects Democrat Mary Peltola wins the special election for the Alaska House seat, defeating Sarah Palin. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc Follow the MSNBC Midterms Elections guide to the important races across the United States as Americans prepare to cast their votes. Countdown to the Midterms: https://on.msnbc.com/3KlULq8 Follow … [Read more...]
Rep. Lauren Boebert Paid Rent, Utilities With Campaign Funds, Filing Shows
“This is the entire problem—she’s a failed businessperson and she’s using her campaign funds to paper it over,” says the Denver Post’s Ian Silverii on Rep. Boebert spending campaign money on her “failing” restaurant Shooters Grill. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc MSNBC delivers breaking news, in-depth analysis of politics headlines, as well as … [Read more...]
Podesta: Manchin ‘Single Handedly Doomed Humanity’ With Climate Veto
After Sen. Joe Manchin torpedoed the Democrats’ climate agenda, John Podesta wrote, “It seems odd that Manchin would choose as his legacy to be the one man who single-handedly doomed humanity." Podesta joins Ayman Mohyeldin to discuss. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc About: MSNBC is the premier destination for in-depth analysis of daily headlines, … [Read more...]