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The Nation’s Chris Hayes on Obama’s Gupta Pick The Nation’s Chris Hayes on Obama’s Gupta Pick

The Nation's Chris Hayes discusses Obama's controversial choice of Sanjay Gupta for Surgeon General.

Jan 9, 2009 / Countdown

Gaza Clouds Obama’s Prospects Gaza Clouds Obama’s Prospects

So, why didn't they give peace a chance? Why did the leaders of Hamas and Israel not wait for the incoming US president's inauguration before mutually escalating hostilities?

Dec 31, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer

Q and A with Lakhdar Brahimi: What Next for Gaza? Q and A with Lakhdar Brahimi: What Next for Gaza?

Lakhdar Brahimi, a leading UN troubleshooter in the Middle East weighs in on the crisis in Gaza and speculates on how it may affect Obama's presidency.

Dec 29, 2008 / Feature / Barbara Crossette

A Memo to Obama on Israel A Memo to Obama on Israel

The following humble suggestions are based on my 70 years of experience as an underground fighter, member of the Knesset and founding member of a peace movement in Israel.

Dec 29, 2008 / Uri Avnery

The Kiss The Kiss

Let us pause, amid the muddle of the moment in this season of renewal and fresh starts, to consider fundamental things.

Dec 23, 2008 / JoAnn Wypijewski

Obama for America 2.0? Obama for America 2.0?

Barack Obama has mobilized the most connected national constituency in history. But can he use it to govern?

Dec 23, 2008 / Ari Melber

Ideas for a New Era Ideas for a New Era

It's time for progressives to create coalitions and craft smart strategies that will push Obama and the new Congress to seize this moment.

Dec 23, 2008 / The Editors

Dismantling the Imperial Presidency Dismantling the Imperial Presidency

Don't assume that the end of the Bush administration marks the end of the imperial presidency he established.

Dec 23, 2008 / Feature / Aziz Huq

Radio Nation with Laura Flanders Radio Nation with Laura Flanders

Richard Kim and Sarah Posner on the Obama's controversial embrace of Rick Warren. Plus: Ari Berman on Howard Dean's legacy and more.

Dec 22, 2008 / Radio Nation

Rick Warren Is Not Change We Can Believe In Rick Warren Is Not Change We Can Believe In

Obama's selection of Rick Warren as an inauguration speaker has infuriated liberals and conservatives. Here's why.

Dec 19, 2008 / The Rachel Maddow Show

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