Government

Stimulus: One Percent for the Imagination Stimulus: One Percent for the Imagination

One percent of the stimulus package should be spent on rehabilitating America's crumbling cultural infrastructure.

Feb 2, 2009 / Feature / John Cavanagh, E. Ethelbert Miller, and Melissa Tuckey

Obama’s Security Priorities Obama’s Security Priorities

He has significantly pivoted US policy on torture. But where the president stands on warrantless wiretapping should give progressives some cause for concern.

Jan 30, 2009 / Feature / Aziz Huq

Is the GOP the Obstruction Party? Is the GOP the Obstruction Party?

The Nation's Chris Hayes explains why bipartisan overtures from Democrats failed to win GOP support for Obama's stimulus bill.

Jan 30, 2009 / Countdown

Never Say You’re Sorry Never Say You’re Sorry

Why do people like Larry Summers, Tim Geithner and Gary Gensler keep getting the Obama administration's plum jobs?

Jan 28, 2009 / Chris Hayes

Senate Selection Scam Senate Selection Scam

Russ Feingold is leading the charge to close the constitutional loophole that allows governors to appoint senators.

Jan 28, 2009 / John Nichols

Beyond Hope Beyond Hope

When the government is organizing a movement to back the government in the name of progressive politics, something is seriously awry.

Jan 28, 2009 / Column / Gary Younge

The Power of Transparency The Power of Transparency

Obama can ensure his recovery plan is untainted by corruption and waste by mandating controls that track where money flows and evaluate results.

Jan 28, 2009 / Feature / Greg LeRoy

A New Era in Government? A New Era in Government?

The Bush era is coming to an end. But is it a new era of progressive government? The Nation's Katrina vanden Heuvel and others discuss the possibilities.

Jan 26, 2009 / GRITtv

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

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