Ari Melber

Why do Tea Party backers oppose abortion at higher rates than their traditional GOP cohort? Religion. ”

When I get serious criticism - if I get serious criticism - it's about how I'm thinking and engaging in a topic. I can't think of an example of someone saying, 'You're too nice.' ”

I was more interested in journalism and fact-finding than other things, so I didn't plan to work 30 years as a lawyer. ”

Being an independent reporter with legal knowledge fits me better than being an attorney who is representing one side or one goal. ”

My hope is to be a trusted utensil for viewers. Like, literally, 'That thing works. I can rely on that thing.' ”

I think hip-hop has always been political because this is a community that doesn't have any other choice. ”

Large majorities of voters support taxing millionaires and protecting social security. ”

The Obama campaign has adeptly used YouTube and social networks as a relatively thrifty way to do targeted messaging. ”

Like any good lawyer, I'm going to maintain a confidentiality of advice offered in confidence. ”

If anything, the genuine human struggles in 'Sicko' raise questions about our society that run much deeper than what passes for political discourse today. Why does such a rich nation let people suffer and die without health care? ”