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
Four Reasons I Suck Four Reasons I Suck
Eric explains why he is an Agent of Falsehood and reviews the latest CDs, Reed explores American "reason."
Jun 17, 2011 / Blog / Eric Alterman
Ari Berman: What Are the Structural Barriers to Progressive Success? Ari Berman: What Are the Structural Barriers to Progressive Success?
How can progressives push government to be of, by and for the people, rather than for the privileged few?
Jun 17, 2011 / Video / Free Speech TV
Cold Comfort at Senate Nuclear Safety Hearing Cold Comfort at Senate Nuclear Safety Hearing
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission appeared in front of a Senate committee yesterday, and didn't do much to inspire confidence in America's nuclear safety.
Jun 17, 2011 / The Notion / George Zornick
Republican Governors Continue to Push for Medicaid Cuts Republican Governors Continue to Push for Medicaid Cuts
Without federal assistance, Medicaid is too expensive for most states, and as a result, some Republican governors are pushing the Obama administration to let them make cuts to the ...
Jun 17, 2011 / The Notion / Jamelle Bouie
Feingold to Netroots Nation: Call Out Corporate Democrats Feingold to Netroots Nation: Call Out Corporate Democrats
Corporate money corrupts, warns former senator, in a call for the netroots to challenge those in both parties who "dance with the devil."
Jun 17, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols
Is Weinergate a Distraction? Is Weinergate a Distraction?
Weinergate reminds us that we need to elect politicians not just based on their policy positions, but on whether we trust their judgment, honesty and integrity as well.
Jun 16, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Is Weinergate a Distraction? Is Weinergate a Distraction?
Weinergate reminds us that we need to elect politicians not just based on their policy positions, but on whether we trust their judgment, honesty and integrity as well.
Speaking Out for Good Jobs Speaking Out for Good Jobs
With Washington fixated on Weiner's Roast, Gingrich's implosion, and questions over the debt limit, citizens must mobilize and call on Congress to address a reality lost in the hub...
Jun 16, 2011 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Tim Pawlenty Wants to Super Size the Bush Tax Cuts Tim Pawlenty Wants to Super Size the Bush Tax Cuts
Compared to Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty's plan for tax reform, the Bush tax cuts are a quaint example of fiscal restraint.
Jun 16, 2011 / The Notion / Jamelle Bouie