The Five Commandments of Barack Obama The Five Commandments of Barack Obama
On issues ranging from transparency to torture, “thou shalt not” became “thou shalt.”
Feb 27, 2014 / Karen J. Greenberg
Obama Drops Social Security Cuts From His Budget Obama Drops Social Security Cuts From His Budget
The move to protect Social Security is a huge victory for liberals inside and outside of Congress.
Feb 20, 2014 / George Zornick
Obama Signs Executive Order on Federal Contractor Wages Today Obama Signs Executive Order on Federal Contractor Wages Today
It’s a big moment for hundreds of thousands of workers, as well as progressive activists.
Feb 12, 2014 / George Zornick
Congressional Republicans Call Obama ‘Lawless’ for Issuing Executive Orders. That’s Just Wrong. Congressional Republicans Call Obama ‘Lawless’ for Issuing Executive Orders. That’s Just Wrong.
Issuing executive orders is nothing new, especially with regard to federal contractors. So why the vitriol?
Feb 11, 2014 / John Nichols
Harry Reid Knows Opposing Fast Track Is Smart Policy and Smart Politics Harry Reid Knows Opposing Fast Track Is Smart Policy and Smart Politics
Opposition to free-trade policies is coming not just from factory towns but from rural regions that could decide some key Senate races in 2014.
Feb 4, 2014 / John Nichols
Katrina vanden Heuvel: What Obama Got Right at the State of the Union Katrina vanden Heuvel: What Obama Got Right at the State of the Union
The Nation's editor appeared on All in With Chris Hayes to discuss conservative rebuttals to President Obama's annual address.
Jan 30, 2014 / Chris Hayes
Obama Called for a ‘Year of Action’ to Fight Inequality. Let’s Make It Happen. Obama Called for a ‘Year of Action’ to Fight Inequality. Let’s Make It Happen.
Only continued pressure from grassroots activists will force Washington to do the right thing.
Jan 29, 2014 / The Editors
What’s the Deal With Obama’s Starter Retirement Accounts? What’s the Deal With Obama’s Starter Retirement Accounts?
More people need to start saving, but are IRAs the best way to do it?
Jan 29, 2014 / George Zornick
State of the Union: Right on Wages, Wrong on Trade State of the Union: Right on Wages, Wrong on Trade
The president’s “income inequality” address had plenty of strengths, but one big weakness.
Jan 29, 2014 / John Nichols
State of the Union Challenge: Inequality Cannot Be Addressed by “NAFTA on Steroids” State of the Union Challenge: Inequality Cannot Be Addressed by “NAFTA on Steroids”
The president is getting a lot right. But he cannot afford to muddle his message tonight.
Jan 28, 2014 / John Nichols