Barack Obama

The Populist Rebellion That Tripped Up Larry Summers

The Populist Rebellion That Tripped Up Larry Summers The Populist Rebellion That Tripped Up Larry Summers

The top candidate for the Federal Reserve chair withdraws his name from consideration after key Democratic senators said they would oppose him.

Sep 15, 2013 / John Nichols

AFL-CIO Convention Closes With Obamacare Critique and Call for ‘Bipartisan Political Action’

AFL-CIO Convention Closes With Obamacare Critique and Call for ‘Bipartisan Political Action’ AFL-CIO Convention Closes With Obamacare Critique and Call for ‘Bipartisan Political Action’

Union presidents challenged the Obama administration to fix Affordable Care Act issues which they warned could devastate their health plans.

Sep 12, 2013 / Josh Eidelson

Obama Delays Demand for Force ‘While We Pursue This Diplomatic Path’

Obama Delays Demand for Force ‘While We Pursue This Diplomatic Path’ Obama Delays Demand for Force ‘While We Pursue This Diplomatic Path’

The president is right to embrace prospect of removing chemical weapons without military intervention.

Sep 11, 2013 / John Nichols

Congress Should Provide Advice, Not Consent, on Syria

Congress Should Provide Advice, Not Consent, on Syria Congress Should Provide Advice, Not Consent, on Syria

Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) will propose a diplomacy and accountability amendment.

Sep 10, 2013 / John Nichols

What Counts as a Workers’ Issue? Day One of the AFL-CIO’s 2013 Convention

What Counts as a Workers’ Issue? Day One of the AFL-CIO’s 2013 Convention What Counts as a Workers’ Issue? Day One of the AFL-CIO’s 2013 Convention

The Los Angeles gathering of the nation’s largest labor federation included high-profile Democratic guests, soul-searching about diversity, and signs of a coming floor fight....

Sep 9, 2013 / Josh Eidelson

Amid Outcry, President Honors Demand for Syria Vote

Amid Outcry, President Honors Demand for Syria Vote Amid Outcry, President Honors Demand for Syria Vote

Obama’s choice delays military intervention and opens way for debate on whether strikes are justified.

Aug 31, 2013 / John Nichols

This Week in Poverty: John Lewis, Barack Obama and the New March

This Week in Poverty: John Lewis, Barack Obama and the New March This Week in Poverty: John Lewis, Barack Obama and the New March

President Obama speaks eloquently about the economic goals of the March on Washington, but passes up opportunities to stand with low-wage workers.

Aug 30, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann

Not Another Undeclared War: UK Parliament Votes, Why Not US Congress?

Not Another Undeclared War: UK Parliament Votes, Why Not US Congress? Not Another Undeclared War: UK Parliament Votes, Why Not US Congress?

More than 150 House Democrats and Republicans say: “Congress must assert our authority.”

Aug 29, 2013 / John Nichols

Carnage in Egypt

Carnage in Egypt Carnage in Egypt

The Obama administration watches as US regional influence declines.

Aug 15, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Stephen Cohen: Obama’s Russia Blunder

Stephen Cohen: Obama’s Russia Blunder Stephen Cohen: Obama’s Russia Blunder

Things are complicated with Russia, but that's no excuse for cancelling an important summit meeting with the nation's president.

Aug 12, 2013 / Press Room

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