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