Barack Obama

Sarah Strangelove: ‘We like Being a Dominant Superpower’ Sarah Strangelove: ‘We like Being a Dominant Superpower’

Unlike Obama, and Reagan, she celebrates power for the sake of power.

Apr 18, 2010 / John Nichols

Obama’s Israel Problem Obama’s Israel Problem

It's time for Obama to confront Netanyahu's intransigence directly.

Apr 16, 2010 / The Editors

Sarah Palin, Neocon Messiah Sarah Palin, Neocon Messiah

 Judge them by their enemies. More evidence that Barack Obama might be shaping up as a good president is that Norman Podhoretz hates him so much.

Apr 16, 2010 / Robert Scheer

Black by Choice Black by Choice

The first black president has created a definitional crisis for whiteness.

Apr 15, 2010 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry

Earning His Nobel Prize Earning His Nobel Prize

At last, a believable sighting of that peace president many of us thought we had elected. Give Barack Obama credit, big time, for the startling progress he has made in tempering th...

Apr 7, 2010 / Robert Scheer

Courage for Immigration Reform Courage for Immigration Reform

 Immigration is shaping up to be one of the next big fights, and it has the potential to be far, far messier—and more violent—than the health care battle.

Mar 26, 2010 / Laura Flanders

Obama’s Slow March Toward Real Foreclosure Relief Obama’s Slow March Toward Real Foreclosure Relief

Obama's latest fix is a step in the right direction, but just a step.

Mar 26, 2010 / Kai Wright

Can Obama Talk About Race? Can Obama Talk About Race?

Melissa Harris-Lacewell explains why Obama is not talking about race and what it means for African Americans.

Mar 24, 2010 / GRITtv

Washington’s Indonesian Bully Boys Washington’s Indonesian Bully Boys

The Obama administration may renew aid to the Indonesian army's notorious special forces--which have been implicated in a recent assassination campaign.

Mar 22, 2010 / Allan Nairn

For Obama, Health Care Victory Has 13 Million Fathers For Obama, Health Care Victory Has 13 Million Fathers

 After early struggles and White House hurdles, Obama's grassroots arm says it helped swing tangible votes for health care reform.

Mar 22, 2010 / Ari Melber

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