Barack Obama

Obama’s Afghanistan Speech: A Guide for the Perplexed

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? 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 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

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