Obama’s Afghanistan Speech: A Guide for the Perplexed Obama’s Afghanistan Speech: A Guide for the Perplexed
What exactly does the president mean when he promises a “clear timeline to wind down the war"?
May 2, 2012 / Tom Hayden
Of Gun Fights and Library Books Of Gun Fights and Library Books
Alterman-related news and an excerpt from The Cause.
Apr 20, 2012 / Eric Alterman
What Do We See in Obama? What Do We See in Obama?
As in a Rorschach test, people see in him what they want to see. Why don’t we look at his record?
Apr 11, 2012 / Column / Gary Younge
A Budget For Wall Street Versus A Budget For Main Street A Budget For Wall Street Versus A Budget For Main Street
Members of the US House will, in a series of votes Thursday, have an opportunity to offer their views not just on the Obama budget and Paul Ryan's budget, but also on the Congres...
Mar 28, 2012 / John Nichols
LISTEN: Supreme Court Oral Arguments on Healthcare Reform LISTEN: Supreme Court Oral Arguments on Healthcare Reform
The Supreme Court continues its hearings on President Obama's 2010 Affordable Care Act today in Washington D.C.
Mar 27, 2012 / The Nation
Free Abdulelah Shaye Free Abdulelah Shaye
To its shame, the Obama administration continues to defend its role in the case of a jailed Yemeni journalist.
Mar 21, 2012 / The Editors
Gritty Defeats Highlight Romney’s Authenticity Deficit Gritty Defeats Highlight Romney’s Authenticity Deficit
The “weak front-runner” has an authenticity deficit. It crushed him in Alabama and Mississippi. And it’s not just a Southern problem.
Mar 14, 2012 / John Nichols
War as the President’s Private Preserve War as the President’s Private Preserve
Obama breaks new ground when it comes to war with Iran.
Mar 12, 2012 / Tom Engelhardt
Obama Must Stop Saudi Arabia in Syria Obama Must Stop Saudi Arabia in Syria
It’s not enough for Washington to stay out. Obama must keep Saudi Arabia and Qatar out, too.
Mar 2, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss
Obama in Wisconsin: The Soft Economics of Low Expectations Obama in Wisconsin: The Soft Economics of Low Expectations
The president returned to the battleground state of Wisconsin and gave a well-received speech. But he avoided hot-button labor issues and the trade and industrial policies tha...
Feb 16, 2012 / John Nichols