The Autumn of David Stern The Autumn of David Stern
The solution to the NBA's lockout lies in confronting the culture of fear created by David Stern.
Aug 2, 2011 / The Notion / Dave Zirin
Who’s Helped and Who’s Harmed By Debt Deal? Who’s Helped and Who’s Harmed By Debt Deal?
The deal savages programs for the lower and middle classes, while hedge fund managers and oil companies probably won’t sacrifice a cent.
Aug 1, 2011 / The Notion / George Zornick
Republican Presidential Candidates Slam Debt Deal Republican Presidential Candidates Slam Debt Deal
With the exception of Huntsman, the candidates oppose the deal--a sign that the field will push the party even further to the right during the campaign.
Aug 1, 2011 / The Notion / Ben Adler
Obama Releases Video Crediting Supporters for Debt Deal Obama Releases Video Crediting Supporters for Debt Deal
President Obama heralds his supporters for pressuring Congress for a debt deal that most of his supporters dislike.
Aug 1, 2011 / The Notion / Ari Melber
Violence and Economic Mobility in the Jim Crow South Violence and Economic Mobility in the Jim Crow South
How racial violence during segregation shaped the present-day wealth gap between blacks and whites.
Jul 29, 2011 / The Notion / Jamelle Bouie
Tiny Tea Party Rally vs. Large Progressive Rally: Which Gets More Beltway Ink? Tiny Tea Party Rally vs. Large Progressive Rally: Which Gets More Beltway Ink?
Corporate media help manufacture the Tea Party’s power every bit as much as the tea party manufactured our current debt “crisis.”
Jul 29, 2011 / The Notion / Leslie Savan
The ‘Right-Wing Nutters’ Who Are Pushing the Country to the Brink The ‘Right-Wing Nutters’ Who Are Pushing the Country to the Brink
Tea Party groups have wielded enormous power in the debt ceiling debate, despite a long history of crackpot theories and dirty politics.
Jul 28, 2011 / The Notion / George Zornick
The Rise of the Austerity Hawk Democrats The Rise of the Austerity Hawk Democrats
President Obama has successfully used the bully pulpit to undermine the case for progressive governance.
Jul 28, 2011 / The Notion / Ari Berman
Peter King Targets Somali-American Radicalization—and the ‘New York Times’ Peter King Targets Somali-American Radicalization—and the ‘New York Times’
Rep. Peter King held his third hearing into domestic Muslim radicalization, but found plenty of time to bash the New York Times along the way.
Jul 27, 2011 / The Notion / George Zornick
Media Blows Debt Crisis Coverage With Balance Bias Media Blows Debt Crisis Coverage With Balance Bias
The misleading press coverage of the debt fight reveals a fundamental problem with today’s journalism—the quest for innocence and balance when it does not exist.
Jul 27, 2011 / The Notion / Ari Melber