Barack Obama

Katrina vanden Heuvel: If Congress Won’t Move, Take Executive Action Against Gun Violence

Katrina vanden Heuvel: If Congress Won’t Move, Take Executive Action Against Gun Violence Katrina vanden Heuvel: If Congress Won’t Move, Take Executive Action Against Gun Violence

With the public approval of the NRA falling, Biden and Obama must push forward on gun control now.

Jan 10, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Why Has Obama Pardoned So Few Prisoners?

Why Has Obama Pardoned So Few Prisoners? Why Has Obama Pardoned So Few Prisoners?

Cases like that of Weldon Angelos, who was given a fifty-five-year sentence for selling marijuana, cry out for mercy. But calls for clemency have fallen on deaf ears.

Jan 9, 2013 / Sasha Abramsky

President Obama: Start the Climate Conversation Now

President Obama: Start the Climate Conversation Now President Obama: Start the Climate Conversation Now

Twenty twelve was the hottest year on record—and far past time for the president to lead on climate change.

Jan 9, 2013 / Mark Hertsgaard

Katrina vanden Heuvel: The GOP Hates Hagel’s Independence

Katrina vanden Heuvel: The GOP Hates Hagel’s Independence Katrina vanden Heuvel: The GOP Hates Hagel’s Independence

Obama’s defense secretary nominee will likely be confirmed, despite Republican obstructionism

Jan 8, 2013 / Press Room

John Nichols: Republicans Are Playing With Fire in the Debt Ceiling Standoff

John Nichols: Republicans Are Playing With Fire in the Debt Ceiling Standoff John Nichols: Republicans Are Playing With Fire in the Debt Ceiling Standoff

Refusing to raise the debt ceiling will lead to an economic meltdown—and put Americans out of work.

Jan 8, 2013 / Press Room

When the Great Judgment Call Came, Hagel Handed Bush a Blank Check

When the Great Judgment Call Came, Hagel Handed Bush a Blank Check When the Great Judgment Call Came, Hagel Handed Bush a Blank Check

Arguments will be made for Obama’s Defense pick. But Hagel’s vote to authorize Bush and Cheney to attack Iraq should raise eyebrows—and questions.

Jan 7, 2013 / John Nichols

Tough Questions for John Kerry

Tough Questions for John Kerry Tough Questions for John Kerry

Here are just a few things the Foreign Relations Committee should be asking Obama’s nominee for secretary of state.

Jan 2, 2013 / The Editors

Why Democrats Must Break With Obama on Social Security Cuts

Why Democrats Must Break With Obama on Social Security Cuts Why Democrats Must Break With Obama on Social Security Cuts

Cutting benefits goes against the Democratic Party's most powerful political claim: That it defends Social Security—no matter who is attacking.

Dec 19, 2012 / John Nichols

Today the Election Is Really Decided

Today the Election Is Really Decided Today the Election Is Really Decided

Why does the Electoral College have the final say? It’s time to put voters in charge of choosing our president. 

Dec 17, 2012 / John Nichols

Crisis in Syria: Obama vs. the Neocons

Crisis in Syria: Obama vs. the Neocons Crisis in Syria: Obama vs. the Neocons

Republican war hawks are pressing for military engagement in Syria. Here’s hoping the president ignores them.

Dec 13, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

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