Political Figures

The Fight for Marriage Equality Continues The Fight for Marriage Equality Continues

President Obama may be the first president to endorse same-sex marriage, but we still have a long way to go before the Defense of Marriage Act and statewide bans are repealed.

May 10, 2012 / Press Room

Hope and Hesitation in Obama’s Sudden Conversion Hope and Hesitation in Obama’s Sudden Conversion

Once again President Barack Obama has come tantalizingly close to being terrific.

May 10, 2012 / Robert Scheer

Conservatives, Romney Caught Off Guard on Gay Marriage

Conservatives, Romney Caught Off Guard on Gay Marriage Conservatives, Romney Caught Off Guard on Gay Marriage

Republicans and conservatives are making contradictory arguments in response to President Obama’s announcement that he supports marriage equality. 

May 10, 2012 / Ben Adler

Obama’s Afghanistan Speech: A Guide for the Perplexed

Obama’s Afghanistan Speech: A Guide for the Perplexed Obama’s Afghanistan Speech: A Guide for the Perplexed

What exactly does the president mean when he promises a “clear timeline to wind down the war"?

May 2, 2012 / Tom Hayden

Of Gun Fights and Library Books Of Gun Fights and Library Books

Alterman-related news and an excerpt from The Cause.

Apr 20, 2012 / Eric Alterman

What Do We See in Obama?

What Do We See in Obama? What Do We See in Obama?

As in a Rorschach test, people see in him what they want to see. Why don’t we look at his record?

Apr 11, 2012 / Column / Gary Younge

Why Romney Bashes Obama’s Harvard Education Why Romney Bashes Obama’s Harvard Education

 Romney has deeper ties to Harvard than Obama. But since when does shameless pandering have to make sense? 

Apr 5, 2012 / Ben Adler

Why Romney Bashes Obama’s Harvard Education Why Romney Bashes Obama’s Harvard Education

 Romney has deeper ties to Harvard than Obama. But since when did shameless pandering have to make sense? 

Apr 5, 2012 / Ben Adler

A Budget For Wall Street Versus A Budget For Main Street A Budget For Wall Street Versus A Budget For Main Street

Members of the US House will, in a series of votes Thursday, have an opportunity to offer their views not just on the Obama budget and Paul Ryan's budget, but also on the Congres...

Mar 28, 2012 / John Nichols

LISTEN: Supreme Court Oral Arguments on Healthcare Reform LISTEN: Supreme Court Oral Arguments on Healthcare Reform

The Supreme Court continues its hearings on President Obama's 2010 Affordable Care Act today in Washington D.C.

Mar 27, 2012 / The Nation

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