Obama Hits the Warpath Over TPP Obama Hits the Warpath Over TPP
In a lengthy call with reporters, Obama pushed back hard on liberal criticisms of his trade bill.
Apr 24, 2015 / George Zornick
Eduardo Galeano: A Prophet Who Looks Backward Eduardo Galeano: A Prophet Who Looks Backward
The late author influenced a whole generation of Latin American leftists.
Apr 14, 2015 / Greg Grandin
If Congress Passes Obama’s War Request, It Authorizes Operations in All These Countries If Congress Passes Obama’s War Request, It Authorizes Operations in All These Countries
There are no geographic boundaries in Obama’s proposed AUMF, and ISIL “affiliates” are popping up everywhere.
Feb 20, 2015 / George Zornick
How Obama Can Stick It To Netanyahu How Obama Can Stick It To Netanyahu
Inking a deal with Iran soon would box the Israeli Prime Minister into denouncing a major foreign policy achievement.
Feb 11, 2015 / Ali Gharib
Obama Is Leading the Way Toward Economic Catastrophe Obama Is Leading the Way Toward Economic Catastrophe
If he doesn't read the writing on the bank notes, the president will be remembered as “Wrong-Way Obama.”
Feb 9, 2015 / William Greider
This Unnoticed Part of Obama’s Childcare Initiative Is a Big Deal This Unnoticed Part of Obama’s Childcare Initiative Is a Big Deal
Obama’s proposal to fund home visiting services is a laudable step toward serving the comprehensive needs of parents, whether they are working or not.
Feb 4, 2015 / Michelle Chen
The Afghanistan War Is Still Raging—but This Time It’s Being Waged by Contractors The Afghanistan War Is Still Raging—but This Time It’s Being Waged by Contractors
The mission isn't “over”… it’s just been reassigned.
Feb 4, 2015 / Tim Shorrock
Obama’s Defense Secretary Nominee Is Open to Having More Troops in Afghanistan Obama’s Defense Secretary Nominee Is Open to Having More Troops in Afghanistan
Ashton Carter will tell the Senate Wednesday he would recommend more troops if conditions “degrade.”
Feb 4, 2015 / George Zornick
Who Are the Billionaires Attacking Obama’s Iran Diplomacy? Who Are the Billionaires Attacking Obama’s Iran Diplomacy?
GOP megadonor Paul Singer and Hillary Clinton booster Richard Perry have more in common than you’d think.
Feb 3, 2015 / Eli Clifton
The Best Foreign Policy News From SOTU? No Iran Sanctions The Best Foreign Policy News From SOTU? No Iran Sanctions
President Obama’s speech was a mixed bag for progressives on foreign policy.
Jan 21, 2015 / Ali Gharib