Executive Branch

Talking With Tehran Talking With Tehran

Can the United States and Iran negotiate an end to the nuclear standoff?

Oct 8, 2009 / Feature / Bob Dreyfuss

Tuesdays With Rahm Tuesdays With Rahm

The quickest way to Rahm Emanuel's bad side: put progressive pressure on conservative Democrats.

Oct 7, 2009 / Chris Hayes

How to Trap a President in a Losing War How to Trap a President in a Losing War

Are we heading for a Petraeus Moment in the Afghan War, along with a titanic civilian-military clash of wills?

Sep 24, 2009 / Feature / Tom Engelhardt

Does Joe Wilson Believe the President Was Actually Lying? Does Joe Wilson Believe the President Was Actually Lying?

It's pretty clear to me that Wilson's outburst wasn't calculated grandstanding but a genuine moment of rage and frustration. Just look at the photo. That's a genuinely pissed off d...

Sep 10, 2009 / Chris Hayes

Tackling the Titans Tackling the Titans

If Obama leads, the people will rally to his side. A good way to remind voters of the bold change they voted for last fall: ordering a hard cap on executive pay.

Sep 9, 2009 / The Editors

The War on President Obama’s Czars The War on President Obama’s Czars

The Nation's Chris Hayes weighs in on steady growth of "bizarre mythology" about Obama and the ongoing witchunt aimed at his administration.

Sep 9, 2009 / Countdown

Obama’s Last Chance Obama’s Last Chance

We crave drama, but we're not getting it, except in the form of racist rallies.

Sep 2, 2009 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

Bush’s Third Term? Bush’s Third Term?

Imagine that George W. Bush had been allowed a third term as president, had run and had won or stolen it, and that we were all now living (and dying) through it.

Sep 1, 2009 / David Swanson

Obama Unshackles Global AIDS Work Obama Unshackles Global AIDS Work

With the change in Pepfar guidelines, the Obama administration opens new opportunities to link AIDS work and family planning and strengthen health systems in developing countries.

Sep 1, 2009 / Feature / Barbara Crossette

How Can Obama Win His Base Back? How Can Obama Win His Base Back?

Nation blogger Melissa Harris-Lacewell discusses Obama's declining poll numbers and what the president needs to do to make a comeback.

Aug 24, 2009 / Countdown

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