Barack Obama

Can LBJ-Style Toughness Save Barack Obama? Can LBJ-Style Toughness Save Barack Obama?

If the institutional norms of 2009 matched those of 1967, Barack Obama would be hailed as one of this country’s great liberal presidents.

Jun 6, 2011 / The Notion / Jamelle Bouie

Senate Republicans Block Yet Another Well-Qualified Obama Nominee Senate Republicans Block Yet Another Well-Qualified Obama Nominee

The rejection of Nobel Prize–winning economist Peter Diamond for the Fed Board illustrates how the GOP is systematically blocking well-qualified Obama nominees.

Jun 6, 2011 / The Notion / Ari Berman

When Obama Imposed a No-Touch Zone on DSK When Obama Imposed a No-Touch Zone on DSK

Pepe le Pew meets Michelle.

May 27, 2011 / The Notion / Leslie Savan

Breaking News: Not All Black Intellectuals Think Alike

Breaking News: Not All Black Intellectuals Think Alike Breaking News: Not All Black Intellectuals Think Alike

Why my disagreement with Cornel West about Obama's presidency generated so much excitement.

May 25, 2011 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry

Obama’s Speech: Democracy in the Middle East Makes America Safe Obama’s Speech: Democracy in the Middle East Makes America Safe

A democratic Middle East makes America more safe, says Nation contributor Melissa Harris-Perry.

May 19, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Obama’s Speech: Democracy in the Middle East Makes America Safe Obama’s Speech: Democracy in the Middle East Makes America Safe

A democratic Middle East makes America more safe, says Nation contributor Melissa Harris-Perry.

May 19, 2011 / Video / MSNBC

Obama and Black Americans: the Paradox of Hope

Obama and Black Americans: the Paradox of Hope Obama and Black Americans: the Paradox of Hope

Obama's inauguration broke racial barriers, but today most black Americans are worse off than before.

May 18, 2011 / Beneath the Radar / Gary Younge

Cornel West and Melissa Harris-Perry at Odds on Obama’s Performance Cornel West and Melissa Harris-Perry at Odds on Obama’s Performance

Princeton Professor Cornel West says the president has failed to deliver to America's for the constituencies that voted him into office, The Nation's Melissa Hariss-Perry says...

May 18, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Cornel West and Melissa Harris-Perry at Odds on Obama’s Performance Cornel West and Melissa Harris-Perry at Odds on Obama’s Performance

Princeton Professor Cornel West says the president has failed to deliver to the constituencies that voted him into office, The Nation's Melissa Hariss-Perry says that criticism is ...

May 18, 2011 / Video / The Ed Show

Obama Campaign Launches Birther Merchandise—’Made in the USA’ Obama Campaign Launches Birther Merchandise—’Made in the USA’

The Obama campaign is fundraising off the birthers.

May 18, 2011 / The Notion / Ari Melber

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