Amid Outcry, President Honors Demand for Syria Vote Amid Outcry, President Honors Demand for Syria Vote
Obama’s choice delays military intervention and opens way for debate on whether strikes are justified.
Aug 31, 2013 / John Nichols
This Week in Poverty: John Lewis, Barack Obama and the New March This Week in Poverty: John Lewis, Barack Obama and the New March
President Obama speaks eloquently about the economic goals of the March on Washington, but passes up opportunities to stand with low-wage workers.
Aug 30, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann
Not Another Undeclared War: UK Parliament Votes, Why Not US Congress? Not Another Undeclared War: UK Parliament Votes, Why Not US Congress?
More than 150 House Democrats and Republicans say: “Congress must assert our authority.”
Aug 29, 2013 / John Nichols
Paul Ryan’s Choice: Constituents or Koch Brothers? Paul Ryan’s Choice: Constituents or Koch Brothers?
As Ryan met secretly with the billionaire campaign donors, the largest city in his district called for getting corporate cash out of politics.
Aug 22, 2013 / John Nichols
Carnage in Egypt Carnage in Egypt
The Obama administration watches as US regional influence declines.
Aug 15, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
De Blasio for NYC Mayor De Blasio for NYC Mayor
His candidacy is an opportunity for New Yorkers to reimagine their city in boldly progressive ways.
Aug 14, 2013 / The Editors
Stephen Cohen: Obama’s Russia Blunder Stephen Cohen: Obama’s Russia Blunder
Things are complicated with Russia, but that's no excuse for cancelling an important summit meeting with the nation's president.
Aug 12, 2013 / Press Room
Obama Seems Lost in the ‘War on Terror’ Obama Seems Lost in the ‘War on Terror’
Backing Al Qaeda in Syria while fighting it in Iraq? And launching random drones in Yemen?
Aug 12, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
‘Quit’ Isn’t How Anthony Weiner Rolls ‘Quit’ Isn’t How Anthony Weiner Rolls
Anatomy of a near-believable performance.
Aug 6, 2013 / Leslie Savan
Obama’s Militaristic Tilt in Korea Obama’s Militaristic Tilt in Korea
At ceremonies held around the sixtieth anniversary of the Korean armistice, the president sounded bellicose notes, while failing to mention national unification.
Aug 5, 2013 / Tim Shorrock