Easy as ABC? Tracking the ‘Inescapable’ Racial Angle in the MLK Parade Bomb Story Easy as ABC? Tracking the ‘Inescapable’ Racial Angle in the MLK Parade Bomb Story
For journalism that connects the dots between Spokane, Tucson, the rise of an extremist American right and, yes, the uptick in violent rhetoric that feeds it, look to David Neiwert...
Jan 19, 2011 / The Notion / Nancy Goldstein
It’s Not a Game: Sarah Palin and the Madness of March It’s Not a Game: Sarah Palin and the Madness of March
Last March, Sarah Palin unleashed a sports-infused tirade that shows more than a lack of basketball acumen: it shows a comfort in the language of violence that should disquali...
Jan 10, 2011 / The Notion / Dave Zirin
After Arizona Shooting, Obama Should Fight Fringe Extremism Like Clinton Did After Arizona Shooting, Obama Should Fight Fringe Extremism Like Clinton Did
Without politicizing the tragic shootings in Arizona, Obama should be clear about the dangers this country faces if the climate of right-wing hate remains unchallenged.
Jan 10, 2011 / The Notion / Ari Berman
You Say Sarah Palin’s Just Not Extreme Enough? How About Michele Bachmann for President? You Say Sarah Palin’s Just Not Extreme Enough? How About Michele Bachmann for President?
The Tea Party congresswoman from Minnesota is headed for the first-caucus state of Iowa. She's openly discussing a presidential bid. But would she really run? Only "...
Jan 8, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols
What We Mean When We Say States’ Rights What We Mean When We Say States’ Rights
This week sees the 150th anniversary of the secession of South Carolina—the beginning of the U.S. Civil War. And of course, the anniversary brings with it the predictable rep...
Dec 21, 2010 / The Notion / Laura Flanders
Antonin Scalia, R-Supreme Court, Joins Michele Bachmann’s New Caucus Antonin Scalia, R-Supreme Court, Joins Michele Bachmann’s New Caucus
After meeting with the Tea Party's favorite congresswoman, the high court's most partisan justice announces he will deliver the inaugural address to Bachmann's House caucus.
Dec 15, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols
Slacker Friday Slacker Friday
Readers respond to Obama's controversial tax cut compromise.
Dec 10, 2010 / Blog / Eric Alterman
The Misunderestimation of Sarah Palin The Misunderestimation of Sarah Palin
As American life becomes more and more like reality television, could product placement of a candidate become the surest route to the presidency?
Nov 23, 2010 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry
Talking to the Tea Party Talking to the Tea Party
Its partisans may be in search of political purpose, but that shouldn't make liberals complacent.
Nov 17, 2010 / Beneath the Radar / Gary Younge
After Midterms, Top Reporters Stress GOP, Not Tea Party After Midterms, Top Reporters Stress GOP, Not Tea Party
New data reveals how top political reporters are framing the midterm results in recent questions and press conferences.
Nov 9, 2010 / The Notion / Ari Melber