Government

Coakley’s Loss: Pie in the President’s Face Coakley’s Loss: Pie in the President’s Face

Martha Coakley's loss in Massachusetts put on display the monumental miscalculations by which Obama has governed.

Jan 20, 2010 / William Greider

Coakley Loses — And So Does Obama Coakley Loses — And So Does Obama

Whoever scheduled the special election for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by the death of Edward Kennedy on January 19 did Barack Obama no favors.

Jan 19, 2010 / John Nichols

Six Scenarios for the Massachusetts Vote and After Six Scenarios for the Massachusetts Vote and After

Here are six scenarios for today's special election for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by the death of Edward Kennedy.

Jan 19, 2010 / John Nichols

William Jennings Obama Seeks to Save Massachusetts Seat William Jennings Obama Seeks to Save Massachusetts Seat

A suddenly populist Barack Obama tore into the Republicans for siding with banks rather than consumers and taxpayers Sunday in Boston, hoping that his fiery rhetoric would revive t...

Jan 17, 2010 / John Nichols

Obama’s Fine Moment Obama’s Fine Moment

Barack Obama has responded to the devastating earthquake in Haiti with precisely the combination of dignity and determination that Americans--who were so frustrated by the disengag...

Jan 17, 2010 / John Nichols

System Failure System Failure

As welcome as it was, the removal of George W. Bush was not enough to cure what ails us.

Jan 14, 2010 / Feature / Chris Hayes

Obama at One Obama at One

The Nation asked members of our community and beyond: looking back at Obama's first year in office, what was the high point, and what was your sharpest disappointment?

Jan 13, 2010 / Feature / Various Contributors

Looting Social Security Looting Social Security

The Washington Post has run a "news" article about deficit reduction produced by The Fiscal Times, an outfit backed by Social Security demonizer Pete Peterson.

Jan 7, 2010 / William Greider

What’s Next for Healthcare Reform? What’s Next for Healthcare Reform?

Despite the Senate compromises, there's still a lot to like in the healthcare reform bill. But will it survive reconciliation?

Dec 30, 2009 / Feature / Lindsay Beyerstein

Healthcare Pressure Points Healthcare Pressure Points

How do the House and Senate bills compare on affordability and enforceability?

Dec 22, 2009 / J. Lester Feder

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