Budget Nightmares: Government Shutdowns, Slashed Tax Credits Budget Nightmares: Government Shutdowns, Slashed Tax Credits
It seems like states operate in one of two modes: paralysis or aggressive punishment of the poor.
Jul 1, 2011 / The Notion / Allison Kilkenny
Schools Out as British Teachers Strike Over Pension Cuts Schools Out as British Teachers Strike Over Pension Cuts
The Conservative goverment's use of Greece as a boogie-man to justify public-sector cuts looks increasingly bankrupt. Someone tell Ed Miliband.
Jul 1, 2011 / The Notion / D.D. Guttenplan
Mark Halperin Gets the Weiner Treatment Mark Halperin Gets the Weiner Treatment
The suspension of the Morning Joe regular for slurring Obama only hints at political media’s hackery.
Jul 1, 2011 / The Notion / Leslie Savan
Will South Carolina Lose Its Primary? Will South Carolina Lose Its Primary?
South Carolina Republicans’ zeal for budget-cutting may deprive them of their quadrennial turn in the spotlight.
Jun 30, 2011 / The Notion / Ben Adler
A Stunning Development in the Swipe Fee Debate A Stunning Development in the Swipe Fee Debate
After a fierce battle, it appeared Wall Street lost a battle in Washington—until the Federal Reserve swooped in to save the day.
Jun 30, 2011 / The Notion / George Zornick
Greece in Crisis: Protest, Violence and Necessity Greece in Crisis: Protest, Violence and Necessity
With the passage of savage austerity measures, Greece qualifies for a 110 billion euro loan staving off imminent bankruptcy. But the long-term prognosis is far from positive. ...
Jun 29, 2011 / The Notion / Maria Margaronis
Implementing the DREAM Act, Piece by Piece Implementing the DREAM Act, Piece by Piece
The DREAM Act is dead in Congress—but the Obama administration and several states are implementing many of the bill's key goals.
Jun 29, 2011 / The Notion / George Zornick
What Does the LA Dodgers Bankruptcy Say About America? What Does the LA Dodgers Bankruptcy Say About America?
By symbolizing bankruptcy and community apathy, the LA Dodgers make an unwelcome return to the national Zeitgeist.
Jun 29, 2011 / The Notion / Dave Zirin
The Pawbama Doctrine The Pawbama Doctrine
In broad strokes Tim Pawlenty’s foreign policy speaks to the American religious right. But up close—like at a speech at the Council on Foreign Relations—he’...
Jun 28, 2011 / The Notion / Ben Adler
Cuomo’s Big Problem in 2016: Democrats Cuomo’s Big Problem in 2016: Democrats
Media speculation after New York’s gay marriage vote has driven Cuomo presidential speculation to an all-time high. There’s just one problem.
Jun 28, 2011 / The Notion / Ari Melber