Ten Questions for a New President Ten Questions for a New President
An unprecedented grassroots campaign swept Barack Obama into office. Now that he's President, what's at stake?
Jan 20, 2009 / The Nation
Slide Show: Historic Moments From Inauguration Day Slide Show: Historic Moments From Inauguration Day
Jan 20, 2009 / The Nation
Dick Cheney: The Final Interview Dick Cheney: The Final Interview
Dick Cheney says his farewells and, as per usual, makes no apologies for his tenure in office.
Jan 19, 2009 / Saturday Night Live
Bank of America: Bad for America Bank of America: Bad for America
How much did the Bank of America contribute to the housing crisis and what has changed since the firm received bailout money? Not much.
Jan 16, 2009 / Brave New Films
Protesters Demand Peace in Gaza Protesters Demand Peace in Gaza
Opponents of the attacks on Gaza gather in New York City to express their anger, grief and desire for peace.
Jan 16, 2009 / Brett Story
Prop 8: Did Mormons Go to Far? Prop 8: Did Mormons Go to Far?
The IRS forbids religious organizations from "substantially" lobbying for political legislation. Did the Mormon Church violate this law?
Jan 15, 2009 / American News Project
The Commons The Commons
In our imperfect world, only the lucky few have access to wealth and cultural riches. There is a better way: it's called The Commons.
Jan 15, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Laura Hanna and Gavin Browning
Bob Herbert Questions Obama’s Afghanistan Policy Bob Herbert Questions Obama’s Afghanistan Policy
The New York Times columnist compares Obama's current Afghanistan strategy to JFK's escalation of Vietnam in the early 1960s.
Jan 15, 2009 / The Rachel Maddow Show
Jesse Jackson ’88: Realizing the Promise Jesse Jackson ’88: Realizing the Promise
Jesse Jackson's campaign formed the basis for a new political coalition that helped elect Barack Obama America's first black president.
Jan 14, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Brett Story
Jon Stewart Calls Sarah Palin ‘Blamey Whinehouse’ Jon Stewart Calls Sarah Palin ‘Blamey Whinehouse’
Sarah Palin seems determined to make sure the party tradition of providing comedy fodder doesn't leave office with Bush.
Jan 14, 2009 / The Daily Show