When Will the Press Wake Up and Blame Republicans? When Will the Press Wake Up and Blame Republicans?
The cult of objectivity requires Beltway journalists to ignore the GOP's culpability in creating this artificial crisis.
Jul 27, 2011 / The Notion / Jamelle Bouie
Nation Conversations: Katrina vanden Heuvel and Dave Zirin on The Nation’s Sports Issue Nation Conversations: Katrina vanden Heuvel and Dave Zirin on The Nation’s Sports Issue
Sports is an integral part of our political culture—the struggles for racial justice, gender equality, social and economic change are all reflected in sports culture and history. Though many treat sports as an "escape," it is almost impossible to escape politics and social issues through sports. From Jackie Robinson and the first integrated sports teams to Pat Tillman and our wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the politics of sports is woven into the fabric of our nation. In this Nation Conversation, Sports Correspondent Dave Zirin joins Editor and Publisher Katrina vanden Heuvel to give some backstory to The Nation's second-ever special issue dedicated to sports, and explains how progressive politics and sports continue to overlap today. —Anna Lekas Miller
Jul 27, 2011 / The Notion / The Nation
The Trouble With Tomatoes: Slave Labor (and That Cardboard Taste) The Trouble With Tomatoes: Slave Labor (and That Cardboard Taste)
South Florida is a terrible place to grow tomatoes—or to work in the tomato fields.
Jul 27, 2011 / The Notion / Jon Wiener
The Markets, the Pols and the Greek Bogeyman The Markets, the Pols and the Greek Bogeyman
From Washington to Athens, financiers are dictating the terms of politics.
Jul 26, 2011 / The Notion / Maria Margaronis
‘Jobs’ Missing From Washington Conversation ‘Jobs’ Missing From Washington Conversation
Economic anxiety is at an all-time high as both parties embrace austerity politics.
Jul 26, 2011 / The Notion / Ari Berman
Mitt Romney’s Dishonest and Unsuccessful Record on Job Creation Mitt Romney’s Dishonest and Unsuccessful Record on Job Creation
Mitt Romney constantly attacks President Obama's record on job growth. But it turns out Romney’s record on it is weak and many of his claims are misleading.
Jul 25, 2011 / The Notion / Ben Adler
Obama’s Dangerous Campaign Pledge Obama’s Dangerous Campaign Pledge
When it comes down to it, President Obama’s 2008 pledge to freeze tax rates on the middle class is a real danger to the future of progressive politics.
Jul 25, 2011 / The Notion / Jamelle Bouie
Against All Odds: NFL Players Association Emerges From Lockout as Bruised, Battered Victors Against All Odds: NFL Players Association Emerges From Lockout as Bruised, Battered Victors
The NFLPA has beaten long odds and shown that solidarity is the only way to win.
Jul 25, 2011 / The Notion / Dave Zirin
Democrats Capitulate on Revenue—or Do They? Democrats Capitulate on Revenue—or Do They?
The latest Democratic proposal doesn’t demand revenue increases in exchange for spending cuts—but it lets the party fight on the Bush tax cuts next year.
Jul 25, 2011 / The Notion / George Zornick
Democrats Rebel Against Compromiser-in-Chief Democrats Rebel Against Compromiser-in-Chief
Republicans are refusing to deal realistically with a budget deficit their own party created—and Democrats from Krugman to Congress think President Obama is letting them get...
Jul 25, 2011 / The Notion / Ari Melber