Barack Obama

Obama on the Brink Obama on the Brink

Barack Obama is betraying his promise of change and is in danger of becoming just another political hack. Please prove me wrong.

Jul 23, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer

Obama in Iraq: The Gift of a Timetable Obama in Iraq: The Gift of a Timetable

An Iraqi government desperate for credibility could receive no better gift than Obama's exit plan.

Jul 21, 2008 / Feature / Patrick Cockburn

Obama in Afghanistan: Careful What You Wish For Obama in Afghanistan: Careful What You Wish For

He says Afghanistan is the war America should be fighting. But on this much-ballyhooed listening tour, will he be hearing anything he doesn't already know?

Jul 20, 2008 / Feature / Graham Usher

Indiscreet Conversations Indiscreet Conversations

Jesse Jackson's gaffe demonstrates that the days of being able to think out loud are over.

Jul 16, 2008 / Column / Gary Younge

Online Activists Keep the Pressure on Obama Online Activists Keep the Pressure on Obama

If Obama is lucky, he will continue to benefit from these energized, sophisticated activists who support his candidacy while they press his hand.

Jul 7, 2008 / Feature / Ari Melber

Barack at Risk Barack at Risk

Barack Obama could put his entire candidacy at risk if his audacity on the war in Iraq continues to shrivel.

Jul 5, 2008 / Tom Hayden

Inside Obama’s Christian Crusade Inside Obama’s Christian Crusade

With little to lose and everything to gain, Obama has lifted high the cross. But are there invisible strings attached?

Jul 2, 2008 / Feature / Max Blumenthal

The Audacity of Insiders The Audacity of Insiders

Barack Obama may yet become the reform President who rearranges power on behalf of the people. But he'll need to resist the brotherhood of cozy insiders.

Jun 19, 2008 / The Editors

Likable Enough for VP Likable Enough for VP

If Obama's looking for a right-of-center running-mate, Hillary's the best option out there.

Jun 18, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer

Obama’s Blind Spot on Israel Obama’s Blind Spot on Israel

Why is Barack Obama courting right-wing groups like AIPAC and steering clear of the American Jewish left and center?

Jun 16, 2008 / Feature / Nadia Hijab

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