Political Figures

An Open Letter to President Obama An Open Letter to President Obama

Mr. President, don't derail your presidency by bungling Afghanistan.

Sep 30, 2009 / Feature / William R. Polk

Nader’s Road to Utopia Nader’s Road to Utopia

In Ralph Nader's new utopian novel, "only the super-rich can save us."

Sep 23, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Richard Lingeman

Saving the Obama Revolution Saving the Obama Revolution

President Obama should follow the model of the incredibly successful Reagan revolution and heed the political base that made his presidency possible.

Sep 23, 2009 / Column / Robert Scheer

Feingold Q and A: Taking a Stand on Afghanistan Feingold Q and A: Taking a Stand on Afghanistan

Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold suggests that he will oppose more troops and funding for the war in Afghanistan if the Obama adminstration doesn't present a cohesive exit strategy.

Sep 22, 2009 / Feature / Tom Hayden

Is the President Just Another Celebrity? Is the President Just Another Celebrity?

The Nation's Ari Melber defends Obama's recent media blitz, arguing that he can inform the public about what he stands for and helps maintain a healthy democracy.

Sep 21, 2009 / MSNBC

The Right Reacts to Racism Allegations The Right Reacts to Racism Allegations

Nation blogger Melissa Harris-Lacewell discusses the importance of President Carter's remark that racism has played a role in the opposition to Obama's agenda.

Sep 17, 2009 / Countdown

Welcome to the National Asylum Welcome to the National Asylum

"Birthers'" claims shift, but their essence is always the same: Barack Obama has no right to be president.

Sep 16, 2009 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

Hold Ashcroft Accountable Hold Ashcroft Accountable

The Ninth Circuit rules that John Ashcroft can be held accountable for the "paradigm of prevention" that led to unlawful detainment of a US citizen.

Sep 16, 2009 / David Cole

Obama’s Presidency Isn’t Too Big to Fail Obama’s Presidency Isn’t Too Big to Fail

A president has only so much capital to expend, and Barack Obama is dangerously overdrawn.

Sep 16, 2009 / Column / Robert Scheer

Does Joe Wilson Believe the President Was Actually Lying? Does Joe Wilson Believe the President Was Actually Lying?

It's pretty clear to me that Wilson's outburst wasn't calculated grandstanding but a genuine moment of rage and frustration. Just look at the photo. That's a genuinely pissed off d...

Sep 10, 2009 / Chris Hayes

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