Barack Obama

The Five Commandments of Barack Obama

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 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 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. 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 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 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. 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? 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 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” 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

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