Great Expectations for Obama

• Dismantling the Imperial Presidency

  Executive

  Aziz Huq: Don't assume that the end of the Bush administration marks the end of the imperial presidency he established.

• True Leadership

  Executive

  Xan White: This essay, a finalist in The Nation's Student Writing Contest, argues that the best presidents are humble, open to new options and eager to learn.

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• Unemployment and the Afghan Debate

  U.S. Economy

  GRIT TV : The Nation's John Nichols discuss the correlation between the low unemployment numbers and our foreign policy.

• Sex, Lies and Sarah Palin

  Sarah Palin

  GRIT TV : The Nation's Richard Kim joins a conversation on Sarah Palin's recent media blitz and the impact it could have on our country's politics.

• America's Future: What Can We Do?

  Activism & Organizing

  GRIT TV : Americans voted for change and are getting frustrated with the lack of it, mainly because powerful forces are holding the status quo in place.