The Notion

Burying Juan Antonio Samaranch Burying Juan Antonio Samaranch

The Death of Juan Antonio Samaranch should in no way sugarcoat the destructive role he played in the world of International Sport

Apr 22, 2010 / Dave Zirin

Is the SEC Up to the Job? Is the SEC Up to the Job?

One of the best kept secrets in Washington is the working of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Does it get the job done? Not even close.

Apr 22, 2010 / Laura Flanders

On Dorothy Height’s Passing On Dorothy Height’s Passing

I prefer to remember Height's voice rather than her iconic status.

Apr 21, 2010 / Melissa Harris-Perry

Coal Company Shopping Spree Coal Company Shopping Spree

Massey Energy hasn't taken a hit after the mine explosion that killed 29 miners--in fact, they're buying more companies.

Apr 21, 2010 / Laura Flanders

Lies about Ike: Stephen Ambrose, Another Historian in Trouble Lies about Ike: Stephen Ambrose, Another Historian in Trouble

Stephen Ambrose said he spent hundreds of hours interviewing Ike. The Eisenhower library says he didn't.

Apr 21, 2010 / Jon Wiener

Economy is in the Eyes of the Beholder Economy is in the Eyes of the Beholder

Beauty's in the eye of the beholder, especially, apparently, the beauty of bailouts.

Apr 20, 2010 / Laura Flanders

Historian in Trouble: Orlando Figes and his Sock Puppet Historian in Trouble: Orlando Figes and his Sock Puppet

A historian admits he denounced rivals anonymously on the internet.

Apr 20, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Jon Wiener

Regulators Who Ignored WaMu’s Predatory Lending Regulators Who Ignored WaMu’s Predatory Lending

Exhibit A in why an independent consumer watchdog is needed, both for consumers and the global economy.

Apr 16, 2010 / Kai Wright

Fox News Ignores Rupert’s Clean Little Secret Fox News Ignores Rupert’s Clean Little Secret

Hannity, Beck & Gang regularly flick sticks at tree-hugging boss.

Apr 16, 2010 / Leslie Savan

Taxes, Spending, or Race? Taxes, Spending, or Race?

What's driving the Tea Partiers to the streets in a rage? It's not money...

Apr 16, 2010 / Laura Flanders

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