Learning From Health Care Reform Learning From Health Care Reform
What I learned from health care weekend: who gets arrested, who gets media coverage, and who can actually get bills passed.
Mar 23, 2010 / The Notion / Laura Flanders
The Madness of March The Madness of March
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan can moralize all he wants about the "educational mission" of the NCAA schools playing in March Madness--but no one is watching to learn...
Mar 23, 2010 / Dave Zirin
Is this the Birth of a Nation? Is this the Birth of a Nation?
Tea party actions are an act of sedition not just racism.
Mar 23, 2010 / The Notion / Melissa Harris-Perry
Stupak vs. The Nuns Stupak vs. The Nuns
Just how many saved lives does he have to oppose before Stupak's stripped of the term "pro-life" once and for all?
Mar 22, 2010 / The Notion / Laura Flanders
House Passes Healthcare Reform House Passes Healthcare Reform
Last night, the House of Representatives passed comprehensive healthcare reform. The sweeping legislation will extend coverage to 32 million Americans, curb the worst abuses of the...
Mar 22, 2010 / Lindsay Beyerstein
For Obama, Health Care Victory Has 13 Million Fathers For Obama, Health Care Victory Has 13 Million Fathers
After early struggles and White House hurdles, Obama's grassroots arm says it helped swing tangible votes for health care reform.
Mar 22, 2010 / The Notion / Ari Melber
A Historic Vote for Health-Care Reform A Historic Vote for Health-Care Reform
Congress begins to forge FDR's "essential link in our national defenses against individual and social insecurity.”
Mar 22, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols
“We’re Well Past 216”: Dems Have Votes to Pass Reform “We’re Well Past 216”: Dems Have Votes to Pass Reform
Stupak endorses bill as raucous debate moves forward and vote approaches.
Mar 21, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols
Health Reform Foes Scream N-Word at Civil Rights Icon Health Reform Foes Scream N-Word at Civil Rights Icon
"I haven't heard anything like this in 40, 45 years," says Congressman John Lewis. "Since the march to Selma, really."
Mar 20, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols
Fox Flubs at Suspending Disbelief Fox Flubs at Suspending Disbelief
Lately, 3D reality has been popping out of Fox's 2D world.
Mar 20, 2010 / The Notion / Leslie Savan