Rand Paul to America’s Hungry Seniors: Let Them Eat Private Charity Rand Paul to America’s Hungry Seniors: Let Them Eat Private Charity
A Senate hearing on hunger among senior citizens laid bare a depressing problem—and showcased two radically different views on the role of government.
Jun 21, 2011 / The Notion / George Zornick
He Likes Reagan, Also Street Tacos—But Who Is Jon Huntsman? He Likes Reagan, Also Street Tacos—But Who Is Jon Huntsman?
With a peculiar video and lackluster kickoff in Jersey City, former Utah governor Jon Hunstman declares his presidential candidacy. He's got a long way to go.
Jun 21, 2011 / The Notion / Ben Adler
Battling Another Rapper, Bill O’Reilly Defends Obama Battling Another Rapper, Bill O’Reilly Defends Obama
Bill O'Reilly has been attacking hip hop so long, his tired critique is finally out of date.
Jun 21, 2011 / The Notion / Ari Melber
This Day in History: When Muhammad Ali Took the Weight This Day in History: When Muhammad Ali Took the Weight
On June 20th, 1967, Muhammad Ali was sentenced to five years in a federal prison. He didn't blink.
Jun 20, 2011 / The Notion / Dave Zirin
How to Make Elections Competitive How to Make Elections Competitive
When it comes down to it, the easiest way to make elections competitive is to give candidates more money.
Jun 20, 2011 / The Notion / Jamelle Bouie
Republicans Abuse Confirmation Process in an Attempt to Make Policy Republicans Abuse Confirmation Process in an Attempt to Make Policy
For the last year, Senate Republicans have used the confirmation process to block nominees, de-staff agencies, and overturn the president's agenda piece by piece.
Jun 20, 2011 / The Notion / Jamelle Bouie
New Wisconsin Budget Grants Broad Power to Gov. Walker to Remake State Health Programs New Wisconsin Budget Grants Broad Power to Gov. Walker to Remake State Health Programs
Gov. Walker's new budget grants him broad power to remake state health programs, a power grab that concerns individuals whose coverage might be altered or dropped under the new pla...
Jun 20, 2011 / The Notion / Allison Kilkenny
Tea Party Darling Michele Bachmann Rallies Conservative Convention Tea Party Darling Michele Bachmann Rallies Conservative Convention
If Mitt Romney is John Kerry, the flawed yet formidable frontrunner, Michele Bachmann could become Howard Dean, the bomb-throwing hero of the grassroots.
Jun 18, 2011 / The Notion / Ari Berman
Jeffrey Sachs Calls Out the Gang of Jive Jeffrey Sachs Calls Out the Gang of Jive
The economist educates multimillionaire Senator Mark Warner on taxing multimillionaires.
Jun 17, 2011 / The Notion / Leslie Savan
Which Old White President Does Obama Most Resemble? Which Old White President Does Obama Most Resemble?
Conservatives attack President Obama as a Jimmy Carter, but he's really more of a George H.W. Bush.
Jun 17, 2011 / The Notion / Jamelle Bouie