The Power of Transparency The Power of Transparency
Obama can ensure his recovery plan is untainted by corruption and waste by mandating controls that track where money flows and evaluate results.
Jan 28, 2009 / Feature / Greg LeRoy
A New Era in Government? A New Era in Government?
The Bush era is coming to an end. But is it a new era of progressive government? The Nation's Katrina vanden Heuvel and others discuss the possibilities.
Jan 26, 2009 / GRITtv
Hail Caesar! Hail Caesar!
Warning sign one: Obama plans a "fiscal responsibility summit." Warning sign two: entitlements are on the table.
Jan 22, 2009 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
Renewing America Renewing America
With realism, grit and hope, Obama begins a new era: his first hundred days will be a decisive test of his resolve and vision.
Jan 22, 2009 / The Editors
Ten Questions for a New President Ten Questions for a New President
An unprecedented grassroots campaign swept Barack Obama into office. Now that he's President, what's at stake?
Jan 20, 2009 / Photo Essay / The Nation
Slide Show: Historic Moments From Inauguration Day Slide Show: Historic Moments From Inauguration Day
Jan 20, 2009 / Photo Essay / The Nation
What Obama Means to the World What Obama Means to the World
Coming to terms with a black American not as a symbol of protest, but as a symbol of power.
Jan 15, 2009 / Feature / Gary Younge
Drowning Our Sorrows, Lifting a Glass Drowning Our Sorrows, Lifting a Glass
A sobering toast to the dubious achievements of the worst president in American history.
Jan 15, 2009 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
For Progressive Patriotism For Progressive Patriotism
Love of country is expressed not just by civic virtue, but economic rights, rule of law and fair distribution of the nation's resources.
Jan 15, 2009 / John Nichols
Bob Herbert Questions Obama’s Afghanistan Policy Bob Herbert Questions Obama’s Afghanistan Policy
The New York Times columnist compares Obama's current Afghanistan strategy to JFK's escalation of Vietnam in the early 1960s.
Jan 15, 2009 / The Rachel Maddow Show