Keith Olbermann announced tonight that his show “Countdown,” a mainstay of progressive media, would end after Friday’s broadcast. In a statement, MSNBC said the network and Olbermann “have ended their contract.” “The last broadcast of ‘Countdown with Keith Olbermann’ will be this evening,” the statement said. “MSNBC thanks Keith for his integral role in MSNBC’s success and we wish him well in his future endeavors.” read more

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The political rhetoric of the country must be changed to prevent acts of domestic terrorism. In the aftermath of the shooting of 19 people in an attempted assassination of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., Countdown’s Keith Olbermann reminds Americans that “violence, or the threat of violence, has no place in our democracy.”

Truthout’s reporting on the Army’s so-called “spiritual fitness” test was featured on Thursday by MSNBC host Keith Olbermann on Countdown . Mikey Weinstein, president and founder of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation, discussed Jason Leopold’s report detailing the forced spiritual testing of over 800,000 uniformed soldiers as part of the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness Program. read more

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Keith Olbermann’s “Special Comment” from Monday. Transcript follows the video. read more

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After MSNBC suspended Keith Olbermann from “Countdown” for making contributions to political campaigns, activists and pundits on both sides of the aisle used the occasion to speak out on journalistic integrity and freedom of the press. read more

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MSNBC prime-time host Keith Olbermann will be back on the air Tuesday night after missing a couple of nights of work for violating the ethics policy of the cable network.

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Republicans took control of the House after picking up 60 seats in midterm elections, the largest gain in the House since 1948. Democrats maintained control of the Senate (though they lost six seats), and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid did not lose to Tea Party candidate Sharron Angle. “Harry Reid isn’t just Dracula. He isn’t just Lazarus; he’s our leader,” said Senator John Kerry. “Our whole caucus is thrilled that he’s unbreakable and unbeatable.” Time New York Times Three Iowa Supreme Court judges who ruled in favor of same-sex marriage were voted out of office, and exit polls suggested that 31 percent of self-identified homosexuals and bisexuals voted Republican. Washington Post Washington Post MSNBC suspended Keith Olbermann without pay for contributing $2,400 to the campaigns of three Democrats; the Republican National Committee showed its support for Nancy Pelosi’s bid to become the Minority Leader by hanging above their entrance a “Hire Pelosi” banner; and on election night in Long Island, a retired New York policeman and his sons beat a 38-year-old Turkish immigrant with American flags, telling the recently naturalized man to “get out of my country.” New York Times Talking Points Memo New York Pos “It would be hard to argue that we’re going backwards,” said President Barack Obama after the elections. “I think what you can argue is we’re stuck in neutral.” New York Times . . .

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Keith Olbermann apologized for being suspended but said he was not aware of MSNBC’s campaign donation policy.

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Keith Olbermann’s suspension for making political contributions to three Democratic candidates is just the latest example of the problems that come with the rise of partisan media.

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Avlon: The dangers of partisan media

Let the Countdown begin: MSNBC President Phil Griffin announced Sunday night that Keith Olbermann will be returning to host his prime-time show on Tuesday night. “I have determined that suspending Keith through and including Monday night’s program is…

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He lost his show-for now-but he’s still got a Twitter account. Suspended from his MSNBC gig for illicit contributions to Democratic candidates, Keith Olbermann broke his silence on Twitter on Sunday. “Greetings from Exile!” he tweeted. “A quick,…

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The US broadcasting network MSNBC has suspended prime-time host Keith Olbermann for making political contributions.

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Jon Stewart’s Rally for Sanity appears to have had at least one positive effect. Keith Olbermann has suspended his “Worst Person in the World” segment, though he refused to give Stewart credit for the move. “Its satire and whimsy have gradually gotten…

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