Barack Obama

Black Life and Death in the Age of Obama

Black Life and Death in the Age of Obama Black Life and Death in the Age of Obama

His presidency saw new opportunities for black Americans—as well as the resurgence of white supremacy.

Dec 12, 2016 / Feature / Kai Wright

Leonard Peltier

It’s Time for President Obama to Grant Clemency to Leonard Peltier It’s Time for President Obama to Grant Clemency to Leonard Peltier

Ten months after filing a petition with the president, renowned lawyers wait—and hope—for Obama to act.

Dec 9, 2016 / Martin Garbus

Was Barack Obama a Transformational President?

Was Barack Obama a Transformational President? Was Barack Obama a Transformational President?

Despite his bold promises, the president put more energy into rescuing, rather than changing, the old system.

Dec 9, 2016 / Feature / Robert L. Borosage

Torture Protest

President Obama Can Help Prevent Torture From Making a Comeback President Obama Can Help Prevent Torture From Making a Comeback

We need to know the whole truth about the Bush administration’s torture program.

Dec 8, 2016 / Elizabeth Holtzman

Obama’s Civil Rights Legacy—and Ours

Obama’s Civil Rights Legacy—and Ours Obama’s Civil Rights Legacy—and Ours

Today’s turmoil in race relations may be a testament to the progress his administration made.

Dec 8, 2016 / Feature / David Cole

Barack Obama’s Crash Course in Foreign Policy

Barack Obama’s Crash Course in Foreign Policy Barack Obama’s Crash Course in Foreign Policy

After eight years on the job and many mistakes, he has gone from callow rookie to seasoned veteran.

Dec 7, 2016 / Feature / Andrew J. Bacevich

The Strange Career of American Exceptionalism

The Strange Career of American Exceptionalism The Strange Career of American Exceptionalism

…and Barack Obama’s curious role as its most ardent recent champion and prominent victim.

Dec 6, 2016 / Feature / Greg Grandin

Trump Tower

Trump’s Transition Team Is Dirty, and It’s Dark Trump’s Transition Team Is Dirty, and It’s Dark

Trump has packed his transition team with corporate executives and lobbyists, and he doesn’t want you to know what they’re doing. 

Dec 5, 2016 / George Zornick

Barack Obama

9 Things Obama Can Do Before Leaving Office to Prepare for the Trump Takeover 9 Things Obama Can Do Before Leaving Office to Prepare for the Trump Takeover

In the next 40 days, the President can declassify secret documents, pardon whistle blowers, and punish high-level officials who abused their power.

Dec 5, 2016 / Pratap Chatterjee

A Proof, a Test, an Instruction

A Proof, a Test, an Instruction A Proof, a Test, an Instruction

Obama is ours, in the deep sense that Lincoln is ours.

Dec 5, 2016 / Feature / Marilynne Robinson

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