Video Footage: Mainstreaming Extremism

On Thursday, NARAL Pro-Choice America President Nancy Keenan spoke on a panel hosted by Media Matters that discussed the consequences of the growing culture of violent rhetoric in right-wing media. This event at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, featured moderator Eric Boehlert - a leading progressive writer - and a terrific group of panelists:

• Heidi Beirich, Ph.D., Director of Research and Special Projects, Southern Poverty Law Center
• Adam Luna, Political Director, America's Voice
• Clarissa Martinez, Director, Immigration and National Campaigns, National Council of La Raza
• Nancy Zirkin, Executive Vice President, Leadership Conference on Civil Rights

Below are some highlights from Nancy's portion of the panel. Media Matters has its own highlight reel, which shows portions of the other speakers as well. So check it out:

And, as always, let us know your thoughts on inflamatory rhetoric in right-wing media in the comments below.