Barack Obama

Obama’s 3 Million Vote, Electoral College Landslide, Majority of States Mandate Obama’s 3 Million Vote, Electoral College Landslide, Majority of States Mandate

The president won big. Democrats added Senate seats and won the majority of the votes cast for the US House. It’s a mandate. Don’t squander it.

Nov 9, 2012 / John Nichols

Yes We Can, We Did, and Now Obama’s Second Term Is Our Responsibility

Yes We Can, We Did, and Now Obama’s Second Term Is Our Responsibility Yes We Can, We Did, and Now Obama’s Second Term Is Our Responsibility

We won, but at what cost? Fool me once, shame on Obama, but fool me twice and I’m the one responsible.

Nov 9, 2012 / Robert Scheer

Iran Shoots at US Drone Iran Shoots at US Drone

A near-miss, in many senses of the word.

Nov 9, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

Aging White Guys: The Real Losers of 2012 Aging White Guys: The Real Losers of 2012

In 2012, white supremacy not only lost the election. It was a crucial factor in explaining how Obama won.

Nov 8, 2012 / William Greider

Obama’s Progressive Mandate

Obama’s Progressive Mandate Obama’s Progressive Mandate

President Obama won big on election night, garnering a wider margin of victory than many of his predecessors. Now’s the time for him to act.

Nov 8, 2012 / Press Room

Beyond Bayonets and Battleships

Beyond Bayonets and Battleships Beyond Bayonets and Battleships

The future of US global power is in space warfare. 

Nov 8, 2012 / Alfred W. McCoy

The You’re-on-Your-Own Society

The You’re-on-Your-Own Society The You’re-on-Your-Own Society

In this election, the deepest division was over whether we are all in this together. 

Nov 8, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt

It’s Time to End the Electoral College It’s Time to End the Electoral College

Here’s how.

Nov 7, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Barack Obama’s Decisive Victory for Liberal Government Barack Obama’s Decisive Victory for Liberal Government

President Obama's re-election marks the most decisive mandate for an assertive, progressive governing model in well over a generation. Here’s why.

Nov 7, 2012 / Ari Melber

Jeremy Scahill: In Obama’s Second Term, Will Democrats Challenge Drones? Jeremy Scahill: In Obama’s Second Term, Will Democrats Challenge Drones?

After last night's re-election, progressives wonder if the US is in for four more years of extrajudicial killings. 

Nov 7, 2012 / Press Room

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