Maybe the Sky Isn’t Falling Maybe the Sky Isn’t Falling
There has been a discernible shift in the economic news. Wall Street rallied for several days. Developers are building homes again. Food prices have fallen. The New York Times i...
Mar 17, 2009 / The Notion / Melissa Harris-Perry
Obama’s Debt to New Orleans Obama’s Debt to New Orleans
The Democratic Party found its voice in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. It owes the people of New Orleans a real recovery.
Mar 12, 2009 / Feature / Melissa Harris-Perry and James Perry
Van Jones Makes Me Green with Happiness Van Jones Makes Me Green with Happiness
I am thrilled that President Obama has tapped Van Jones to serve as a special White House advisor. This appointment makes me think that Obama "gets it" because Van Jones ...
Mar 12, 2009 / The Notion / Melissa Harris-Perry
In Defense of Earmarks In Defense of Earmarks
The US Senate spent yesterday freaking out on Capitol Hill about the spending bill. Senators are wrangling about its passage because so many of the proposed spending items fall u...
Mar 10, 2009 / The Notion / Melissa Harris-Perry
We, the People We, the People
America has a long way to go before we get to the "more perfect union" Obama promises. But the work has begun in earnest.
Nov 6, 2008 / Editorial / Melissa Harris-Perry
Obama and the Sisters Obama and the Sisters
His convention speech should draw from the wisdom of black women activists who were the prophets of American democracy.
Aug 14, 2008 / Editorial / Melissa Harris-Perry