Government

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 / The Nation

Slide Show: Historic Moments From Inauguration Day Slide Show: Historic Moments From Inauguration Day

 

Jan 20, 2009 / 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

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

The Big Lie on Franken The Big Lie on Franken

There is no one Republicans are more determined to keep out of the Senate than Al Franken. And John Cornyn is poised to use the power of the filibuster to thwart him--and the Democ...

Jan 8, 2009 / John Nichols

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