Political Figures

Lieberman Must Go, Once and For All Lieberman Must Go, Once and For All

A look at Joe Lieberman's love affair with the right, and what his cuckolded party should do about it.

Nov 11, 2008 / Brave New Films

The Summers Conundrum The Summers Conundrum

In light of all of the corruption and cronyism that have marked the career of Lawrence Summers, why is Obama considering him for treasury secretary?

Nov 11, 2008 / Feature / Mark Ames

Obama’s Energy Challenge Obama’s Energy Challenge

Of all the challenges Barack Obama faces, none is more daunting, or more important to our collective future, as energy.

Nov 10, 2008 / Michael T. Klare

What Obama’s Victory Means What Obama’s Victory Means

Nation editor Katrina vanden Heuvel on Barack Obama's victory and the coming battle for real progressive change.

Nov 10, 2008 / Radio Nation

No Obamamania for Brandon Marshall No Obamamania for Brandon Marshall

All the Denver Broncos wideout l wanted to do was celebrate Obama's victory--but his teammates censored him and the media ridiculed him. Why?

Nov 7, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin

Robert Scheer on Why Obama Shouldn’t Pick Lawrence Summers Robert Scheer on Why Obama Shouldn’t Pick Lawrence Summers

Robert Scheer explains why Lawrence Summers would be a bad choice as Treasury Secretary for President-Elect Obama.

Nov 7, 2008 / TruthDig

Obama’s Kenyan Family Celebrates His Win Obama’s Kenyan Family Celebrates His Win

Obama's 86-year old grandmother and other members of her community dance and cheer, 'We're going to the White House.'

Nov 7, 2008 / ITN News

Sayonara, Sarah Sayonara, Sarah

God's gift to journalism--and to feminism.

Nov 6, 2008 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Thank You Mr. Greenspan, Thank You Mr. Bush Thank You Mr. Greenspan, Thank You Mr. Bush

Obama will face a bruising engagement with reality in the months ahead.

Nov 6, 2008 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

Ready, Set, Obama Ready, Set, Obama

Celebrating a new president's promise to respect, empower and include all Americans.

Nov 6, 2008 / The Editors

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