The Notion

Drone Attacks to Stimulate Economy? Drone Attacks to Stimulate Economy?

What's worse: backstabbing a president or bombing lots of civilians?

Jun 23, 2010 / Laura Flanders

After Donovan’s Goal: Joy or Jingoism? After Donovan’s Goal: Joy or Jingoism?

The US's miraculous World Cup victory over Algeria shouldn't give a green light to Islamophobia.

Jun 23, 2010 / Dave Zirin

The Eagleton Has Landed: A Response on Sports and Society The Eagleton Has Landed: A Response on Sports and Society

The below piece is a response I wrote to esteemed European academic Terry Eagleton in the British Guardian. I wanted to share it on this side of the pond with the community at...

Jun 23, 2010 / Dave Zirin

Progressive Challenger Defeats DC Establishment in North Carolina Progressive Challenger Defeats DC Establishment in North Carolina

The progressive groups that unsuccessfully backed Bill Halter in Arkansas scored a victory with Elaine Marshall in North Carolina Tuesday night.

Jun 23, 2010 / Ari Berman

What a Spare $1 Million Can Buy What a Spare $1 Million Can Buy

BP's CEO "got his life back" by going yachting, and the rest of the world's millionaires are doing OK, too. But one Gulf fisherman would rather have something e...

Jun 22, 2010 / Laura Flanders

The Kids Are Just Fine, Thanks The Kids Are Just Fine, Thanks

The organization that funded research bashing donor conception fights against marriage rights for same-sex couples. Should what they say about non-traditional families be trusted?

Jun 18, 2010 / Emily Douglas

Where Maddow and Krauthammer Meet on Obama’s BP Response Where Maddow and Krauthammer Meet on Obama’s BP Response

While many commentators missed the point, there actually were some substantive problems with Obama's BP speech, too.

Jun 18, 2010 / Ari Melber

The Power of the Presidency The Power of the Presidency

Since the president had no legal basis to demand the set aside, on what basis did he extract $20 billion from BP?

Jun 17, 2010 / Laura Flanders

‘Bloody Sunday’ Apologies, What About Monday? ‘Bloody Sunday’ Apologies, What About Monday?

David Cameron apologized for the killings of "Bloody Sunday" after 38 years. How long will it take for an apology for other state killings? 

Jun 16, 2010 / Laura Flanders

After Obama, Gibbs Bats Cleanup in Virtual Press Conference

After Obama, Gibbs Bats Cleanup in Virtual Press Conference After Obama, Gibbs Bats Cleanup in Virtual Press Conference

Robert Gibbs let about 14,000 extra people into the White House press room after the president's address to the nation on BP.

Jun 16, 2010 / Ari Melber

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