If Weiner Resigns, David Vitter Should Go Too If Weiner Resigns, David Vitter Should Go Too
The GOP hosts a fancy fundraiser for the disgraced Senator Vitter while demanding Representative Weiner’s immediate resignation.
Jun 9, 2011 / The Notion / Leslie Savan
Why Was Santana Booed for Talking About Civil Rights? Why Was Santana Booed for Talking About Civil Rights?
Musician Carlos Santana spoke out at Major League Baseball’s Civil Rights Game in Atlanta against a new law that shreds the civil rights of Georgia's latino population. The c...
Jun 9, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Palin and the Memory of Literacy Tests Palin and the Memory of Literacy Tests
In anticipation of the 2012 elections, Southern legislators are reducing early voting opportunities and imposing unprecedented identification card rules. This could have a dispara...
Jun 9, 2011 / The Notion / Melissa Harris-Perry
Omoyele Sowore: Calling Out ‘Criminals’ in The Nigerian Government Omoyele Sowore: Calling Out ‘Criminals’ in The Nigerian Government
The founder of SaharaReporters.com talks about setting up a news website so that Nigerian citizens could report on corruption in the Nigerian government.
Jun 9, 2011 / Video / Personal Democracy Forum
Why Was Santana Booed for Talking About Civil Rights? Why Was Santana Booed for Talking About Civil Rights?
Musician Carlos Santana spoke out at Major League Baseball’s Civil Rights Game in Atlanta against a new law that shreds the civil rights of Georgia's latino population. The c...
100% Scared: How the National Security Complex Grows on Terrorism Fears 100% Scared: How the National Security Complex Grows on Terrorism Fears
When it comes to terrorism, Americans are officially considered 100 percent scared, and so 100 percent in need of protection.
Jun 9, 2011 / Tom Engelhardt
On Weinergate: Why Weiner’s Not a Victim On Weinergate: Why Weiner’s Not a Victim
This isn't about Anthony Weiner's marriage or sex life. I’m angry he would risk his important role in the public debate by knowingly giving strangers access to such embarrass...
Jun 8, 2011 / The Notion / Dana Goldstein
Intelligence and Judgment Standards for Politicians? Intelligence and Judgment Standards for Politicians?
With politicians involved in scandals all around, shouldn't there be stricter standards for getting into office?
Jun 8, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room
On Weinergate: Before Throwing Stones… On Weinergate: Before Throwing Stones…
Journalists who embolden Andrew Breitbart by treating this gossip as serious news should think twice.
Jun 8, 2011 / The Notion / Amanda Marcotte
Let Them Play: Behind FIFA’s Decision to Ban Iran’s National Women’s Team Let Them Play: Behind FIFA’s Decision to Ban Iran’s National Women’s Team
The Iranian Women's soccer team isn’t being allowed to take the field as long as they wear Muslim dress. Something stinks in FIFA land.
Jun 8, 2011 / The Notion / Dave Zirin