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
Say Good Night, Charlie Say Good Night, Charlie
Cutting Charlie Rangel loose would prove just how serious Obama is about transforming Washington's toxic culture of self-enrichment.
Dec 23, 2008 / Column / Eric Alterman
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.
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