Progressives and the ‘Bitter’ White Nation Progressives and the ‘Bitter’ White Nation
Progressives can dismantle a centuries-old tool of oppression: pitting working-class whites against people of color. But we're missing the chance.
Mar 28, 2010 / The Notion / Kai Wright
Socialism? Not Quite, Say the Socialists Socialism? Not Quite, Say the Socialists
"I know they call Obama's plan 'socialist.' But if the point is to make sure everyone has health care and that costs are kept down, Socialists really could have come up with s...
Mar 27, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols
Slacker Friday Night Slacker Friday Night
Huffington Post's Investigative Fund takes on Kaiser Permanente; considering John McCain.
Mar 27, 2010 / Blog / Eric Alterman
The Gilbert Arenas Judgment: “Privilege” Personified? The Gilbert Arenas Judgment: “Privilege” Personified?
When Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas escaped jail time, many started to howl at the moon. They should save their outrage.
Mar 27, 2010 / The Notion / Dave Zirin
Courage for Immigration Reform Courage for Immigration Reform
Immigration is shaping up to be one of the next big fights, and it has the potential to be far, far messier—and more violent—than the health care battle.
Mar 26, 2010 / The Notion / Laura Flanders
The Breakdown: An Unconstitutional Mandate? The Breakdown: An Unconstitutional Mandate?
Fourteen states have filed suit challenging the healthcare overhaul, particularly the individual mandate, as unconstitutional. Christopher Hayes asks Columbia law professor Gillian...
Mar 26, 2010 / Audio / Chris Hayes
Step Toward Justice for Jamie Leigh Jones Step Toward Justice for Jamie Leigh Jones
Score one for Senator Al Franken. Thanks to him, Jamie Leigh Jones, a former KBR employee who alleges she was gang raped by her coworkers will get her day in court.
Mar 26, 2010 / The Notion / Laura Flanders
Student Loan Reform Clears Senate Student Loan Reform Clears Senate
Free public higher education it is not. But for millions of students at the margins, it's real help.
Mar 25, 2010 / The Notion / Richard Kim
Predictions, Predictions Predictions, Predictions
French cinema, jazz classics and Amanpour on ABC.
Mar 25, 2010 / Blog / Eric Alterman
The Times’ Bias Killed ACORN The Times’ Bias Killed ACORN
ACORN's closing up shop. Who's to blame?
Mar 25, 2010 / The Notion / Laura Flanders