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America's Foremost Public Intellectual and the Race Card

A few days ago the Atlantic’s Ta-Nehisi Coates wrote a piece proclaiming MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry “America’s foremost public intellectual.” Coates didn’t really make much of a case. In fact, most of the piece was about Mitt Romney. Here’s the

MSNBC's Harris-Perry 'Born Into Large White Mormon Family'

MSNBC's Harris-Perry 'Born Into Large White Mormon Family'

Monday, via Twitter, Melissa Harris-Perry apologized to the Romney family for a segment on her Sunday MSNBC show that mocked Kieran Romney, Mitt Romney’s adopted black grandson. The baby was mocked by Harris-Perry’s panelists as a token who “doesn’t belong

Keith Olbermann: 'Any Adults in Charge' at MSNBC?

Keith Olbermann: 'Any Adults in Charge' at MSNBC?

In a tweet that speaks for itself, former MSNBC host Keith Olbermann, who is now at ESPN, ripped his former employer on Twitter for allowing host Melissa Harris-Perry and her panel to mock Mitt Romney’s adopted black grandchild.  “Any adults

MSNBC's Harris-Perry Apologizes to Romney Family

MSNBC's Harris-Perry Apologizes to Romney Family

Using her verified Twitter account, MSNBC anchor Melissa Harris-Perry tweeted out an apology to the Romney family Tuesday. “I am sorry. Without reservation or qualification,” Perry wrote. “I apologize to the Romney family.” — I am sorry. Without reservation or

Melissa Harris Perry Protests Texas with Tampon Earrings

Melissa Harris Perry Protests Texas with Tampon Earrings

UPI: On her MSNBC show Sunday morning, Melissa Harris-Perry called attention to recently passed abortion regulations in Texas with a pair of tampon earrings. During a second special session of the Texas legislature — after a successful filibuster by state

MSNBC Host Compares Gitmo Detainees to American Slaves

MSNBC Host Compares Gitmo Detainees to American Slaves

Sunday on MSNBC, host Melissa Harris-Perry compared Guantanamo Bay detainees to American slaves during the 19th century. “This is the time to reaffirm our Americanness,” she said in response to a hunger strike by the terror suspects. She continued: “I