The Notion

The ‘JOBS’ Act is a Surefire Way to Destroy Actual Jobs The ‘JOBS’ Act is a Surefire Way to Destroy Actual Jobs

House Republicans have opened another front in their war against the unemployed.

May 11, 2011 / Jamelle Bouie

Chris Christie: GOP White Knight or White Elephant?

Chris Christie: GOP White Knight or White Elephant? Chris Christie: GOP White Knight or White Elephant?

Iowa conservatives are begging the NJ governor to run for president, but they seem unaware of his falling poll numbers—and his Xanadu problem.

May 11, 2011 / Leslie Savan

After White House Invite, Conservatives Get Tough on Soft Rapper After White House Invite, Conservatives Get Tough on Soft Rapper

The Right's clueless faux outrage over a rapper they might actually support—if only he hadn't been invited to the White House.

May 11, 2011 / Ari Melber

The Eleven Craziest Things Newt Gingrich Has Ever Said

The Eleven Craziest Things Newt Gingrich Has Ever Said The Eleven Craziest Things Newt Gingrich Has Ever Said

Newt Gingrich, who announced a presidential run today, has said a lot of crazy things during his career. Here are eleven of the nuttiest.

May 11, 2011 / George Zornick

Gingrich: The Most Serious Joke in the GOP Presidential Race

Gingrich: The Most Serious Joke in the GOP Presidential Race Gingrich: The Most Serious Joke in the GOP Presidential Race

What does it say about the GOP field when Newt Gingrich is supposed to be the "serious" candidate?

May 10, 2011 / Ari Melber

Have We Forgotten How to End Wars? Have We Forgotten How to End Wars?

Will the death of Osama bin Laden bring change in US policy? Last week on this show, one by one, our guests said no. Hopes are one thing; likely reality is something else.

May 10, 2011 / Laura Flanders

Sixty-Five Arrested at Kickoff of California Teachers’ Protest

Sixty-Five Arrested at Kickoff of California Teachers’ Protest Sixty-Five Arrested at Kickoff of California Teachers’ Protest

Police arrested dozens of protesters at the kickoff of California Teachers' "State of Emergency" protest.

May 10, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny

GOP Bill Would Require Drug Testing of Welfare Recipients GOP Bill Would Require Drug Testing of Welfare Recipients

A Republican bill that would require drug testing of families that need public assistance was quietly introduced in the House of Representatives last week—and raises serious ...

May 10, 2011 / George Zornick

Atlanta Hawks’ Etan Thomas Stands Up to Georgia’s Immigration Crackdown Atlanta Hawks’ Etan Thomas Stands Up to Georgia’s Immigration Crackdown

Atlanta Hawks basketball player Etan Thomas refuses to be silent, especially when the state of Georgia takes a major step backward toward its dark past.

May 9, 2011 / Dave Zirin

Vermont Ever Closer to Single-Payer Healthcare Vermont Ever Closer to Single-Payer Healthcare

The Senate and the House of Representatives agree: single-payer health care is the only way to provide real coverage for all.

May 9, 2011 / Laura Flanders

x