Barack Obama

Sherrod Brown Goes After the Big Banks

Sherrod Brown Goes After the Big Banks Sherrod Brown Goes After the Big Banks

The Democratic senator is introducing legislation to break them up, but he’s in an uphill battle—against not only the GOP but his own party.

Mar 13, 2013 / William Greider

Beware the Sequestrationator!

Beware the Sequestrationator! Beware the Sequestrationator!

Can the Kenyan Marxist save America from demolecuralization? 

Mar 12, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow

John Nichols: How Can the Republican Obstructionists Be Defeated?

John Nichols: How Can the Republican Obstructionists Be Defeated? John Nichols: How Can the Republican Obstructionists Be Defeated?

President Obama wined and dined Republicans to talk policy bargains. Who’s getting served?

Mar 8, 2013 / Press Room

‘Organizing for Action’ or ‘Charging for Access’?

‘Organizing for Action’ or ‘Charging for Access’? ‘Organizing for Action’ or ‘Charging for Access’?

Barack Obama’s group to mobilize grassroots support planned to rely on large donations. Is it possible to change a broken system from within?

Mar 7, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

To Beat Austerity, Obama Must Campaign for Democracy

To Beat Austerity, Obama Must Campaign for Democracy To Beat Austerity, Obama Must Campaign for Democracy

How committed is the president to kicking big money out of politics?

Feb 26, 2013 / John Nichols

This Week in Poverty: How Obama Can Fight Hunger Now

This Week in Poverty: How Obama Can Fight Hunger Now This Week in Poverty: How Obama Can Fight Hunger Now

There are 50 million Americans struggling with hunger—and with sequestration, things will get worse.

Feb 22, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann

The Keystone Test: Will President Obama Pass?

The Keystone Test: Will President Obama Pass? The Keystone Test: Will President Obama Pass?

Yes, he said the word “climate”—but he hasn’t committed to any of the big steps needed to avert catastrophe.

Feb 20, 2013 / The Editors

Gun-Violence Focused House Race Tests the NRA’s Political Toxicity

Gun-Violence Focused House Race Tests the NRA’s Political Toxicity Gun-Violence Focused House Race Tests the NRA’s Political Toxicity

A primary election for a vacant House seat in Illinois tests whether a Democrat with NRA ties can be a contender.

Feb 18, 2013 / John Nichols

This Week: Obama Calls for Jobs Over Austerity

This Week: Obama Calls for Jobs Over Austerity This Week: Obama Calls for Jobs Over Austerity

Highlights from The Nation's coverage of the State of the Union Address.

Feb 17, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Obama’s Budget Chief Nominee Led Walmart’s Targeted Giving

Obama’s Budget Chief Nominee Led Walmart’s Targeted Giving Obama’s Budget Chief Nominee Led Walmart’s Targeted Giving

Under the leadership of Sylvia Mathews Burwell, the Walmart Foundation used generous gifts to grease the way for store expansions.

Feb 15, 2013 / Josh Eidelson and Lee Fang

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