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State of Change: About Obama's Even Temper...

2008-12-04T17:05:12-05:00

Following up on Trickle-Down Equanimity

The Beat: Another Woman Senator From New York?

John Nichols — 2008-12-04T16:04:03-05:00

NOW, Feminist Majority endorse Carolyn Maloney to replace Clinton.

Capitolism: Realizing the Promise

Christopher Hayes — 2008-12-04T15:32:21-05:00

A people's inauguration

State of Change: What Can YOU Do for Your Country?

2008-12-04T14:57:40-05:00

Rising college costs and fewer jobs for young workers have young people turning to service.Whether spurred by the economic downturn or inspired by Obama himself, we could see a new generation of commitment to public work.

The Dreyfuss Report: Obama's Gaffe on India

Robert Dreyfuss — 2008-12-03T16:37:26-05:00

He ought to be urging India to talk to Pakistan, not cross the border to "catch" the bad guys.

Editor's Cut: Bread, Bombs, and the Big Stimulus

Katrina vanden Heuvel — 2008-12-03T11:57:02-05:00

We need a smart and focused inside-outside strategy to revive our frayed social compact -- now more critical than ever.

The Dreyfuss Report: He's Baaaaack! Holbrooke, that is.

Robert Dreyfuss — 2008-12-03T10:37:50-05:00

And right on schedule.

The Beat: Grijalva for Interior Secretary

John Nichols — 2008-12-02T23:27:22-05:00

Obama's considering an outstanding prospect for an important position.

State of Change: Disappointment in Georgia

2008-12-02T22:45:42-05:00

Palin's pick, Saxby Chambliss, wins the last Senate election of 2008.

And Another Thing: Can you help "Nickie"?

Katha Pollitt — 2008-12-02T16:54:23-05:00

Bringing the abortion debate down to earth

State of Change: Georgia Runoff is About More Than Filibusters

2008-12-02T14:17:12-05:00

A Democratic win in this tough race would signal an important shift in southern politics.

State of Change: Don't Confuse Susan Rice with Condi

2008-12-02T10:50:22-05:00

Sending Susan Rice to the UN proves Obama's serious about putting diplomacy back at the center of US foreign policy.

State of Change: UN Pick Rice: Another Wrong-on-Iraq Nominee

2008-12-01T22:52:03-05:00

She fell for Colin Powell's WMD fantasies, and ridiculed those who did not.

The Notion: DC to Delhi: Only Our Missiles -- Not Yours

The Nation — 2008-12-01T21:29:56-05:00

What is Rice going to say to India: only DC not Delhi is allowed to bomb Pakistan?

The Notion: FDR Mania

The Nation — 2008-12-01T15:52:07-05:00

Turn to News.Google.com, if you want to take the temperature of American hopes and fears right now.

State of Change: Obama's Big Tent

2008-12-01T14:14:42-05:00

His foreign policy team has more ideological continuity with the President-elect than contrasts.

Act Now! : World AIDS Day

Peter Rothberg — 2008-12-01T12:36:05-05:00

How to help in the fight against the AIDS pandemic.

The Beat: Why Obama's Got "Complete Confidence" In Clinton

John Nichols — 2008-12-01T11:44:32-05:00

She won't bring the change his backers believed in. But Obama never really shared that belief.

Editor's Cut: Robert Gates: Wrong Man for the Job

Katrina vanden Heuvel — 2008-12-01T09:40:16-05:00

What we need after eight ruinous years is experience informed by good judgment.

The Dreyfuss Report: Obama's New Team at State, Defense, NSC

Robert Dreyfuss — 2008-12-01T08:36:53-05:00

And some comments about why John Brennan didn't get the CIA job.

State of Change: Barack Obama's AIDS Advocacy

2008-12-01T07:30:56-05:00

Fighting AIDS is an all-hands-on-deck effort.

State of Change: American Muslims Mourn Mumbai Violence

2008-11-28T21:06:37-05:00

"Islam considers the use of terrorism to be unacceptable for any purpose."

The Beat: Worried By Obama's Picks? Support Anti-War Groups

John Nichols — 2008-11-28T14:35:35-05:00

Now is the time to help local and national anti-war groups build capacity.

State of Change: Obama's Trickle-Down Equanimity

2008-11-28T12:27:17-05:00

No-drama Obama's patient, reasonable disposition is gradually slowing down some of our political knee-jerks. Do we have the will to follow?

The Dreyfuss Report: Mumbai Terror Could Cascade Across Region

Robert Dreyfuss — 2008-11-28T11:03:35-05:00

It might even tempt Obama to further escalate the Afghan war. Let's hope cooler heads prevail.

The Dreyfuss Report: The US-Iraq Deal Doesn't Bode Well

Robert Dreyfuss — 2008-11-27T13:15:10-05:00

A victory for Maliki. But it's not going to last.

Passing Through: Forget GM's Plan -- Where's The Government's Plan?

Jane Hamsher — 2008-11-27T12:06:56-05:00

Create a demand for green cars.

The Beat: A President Who Spoke to America on Thanksgiving

John Nichols — 2008-11-27T08:57:49-05:00

Unlike George Bush's vagaries, FDR's proclamations addressed a crisis, offered hope and shaped a new America.

Editor's Cut: Andy Stern on the New Moment

Katrina vanden Heuvel — 2008-11-25T17:56:18-05:00

In a visit to 'The Nation', the visionary SEIU President details the way to build a movement to inspire people, bring hope, and effect real change.

Act Now! : Power Shift 2009

Peter Rothberg — 2008-11-25T14:09:08-05:00

Young activists underscore the urgency of dramatic action on climate change.

The Notion: Custodians of Empire

The Nation — 2008-11-25T12:49:32-05:00

Obama's national security team: a steady hand and the same old thoughts.

Act Now! : Block Bush's Pardons

Peter Rothberg — 2008-11-24T15:54:17-05:00

Help hold Bush, Cheney and other senior officials accountable for their crimes.

The Beat: Bailouts for Bankers, Not a Cent for Autoworkers

John Nichols — 2008-11-24T15:25:54-05:00

What cracked calculus would bail out Citigroup before auto companies?

The Notion: Prediction: Franken Will Win by 27 Votes

The Nation — 2008-11-24T12:24:26-05:00

Nate Silver has called the Minnesota Senate race.

Capitolism: Is Personnel Policy?

Christopher Hayes — 2008-11-24T10:26:27-05:00

How much do personnel choices reflect the Obama administration's policy direction

The Notion: A Fallen Legion in Washington

The Nation — 2008-11-24T09:23:05-05:00

An administration that left the nation in ruins and a fallen legion who tried to stop them.

Capitolism: Ain't No Love In the Heart of the Citi

Christopher Hayes — 2008-11-24T08:27:50-05:00

Citi gets bailed; we get hosed.

Editor's Cut: Let's Be Clear About Obama

Katrina vanden Heuvel — 2008-11-23T21:52:24-05:00

We progressives need to be as clear-eyed, tough and pragmatic about Obama as he is about us.

The Dreyfuss Report: Obama's Foreign Policy Team

Robert Dreyfuss — 2008-11-23T21:22:45-05:00

On foreign affairs, maybe the Real Obama is exactly the same as the Campaign Obama.

Passing Through: How About Let's Not Demagogue The Auto Industry Crisis?

Jane Hamsher — 2008-11-23T20:57:03-05:00

What's the real impact of a GM bankruptcy?

The Notion: Hillary's Big Ethics Problem: Bill

The Nation — 2008-11-22T18:27:16-05:00

The story of Bill Clinton and his Kazakh uranium deal suggests that some guidelines are needed.

Capitolism: Left Out

Christopher Hayes — 2008-11-21T15:26:13-05:00

How hard would it be for Obama to have an actual progressive or two in his cabinet?

Capitolism: The New Senate

Christopher Hayes — 2008-11-21T15:06:48-05:00

The senate is in the midst of an upheaval.

The Beat: Key Committee Pick Signals Obama-Pelosi Direction

John Nichols — 2008-11-20T12:39:17-05:00

Waxman gets Commerce chair, amid signs of focus on healthcare, environment, consumer protection.

The Dreyfuss Report: That Iranian "Bomb"? Relax.

Robert Dreyfuss — 2008-11-20T10:36:37-05:00

Obama has lots and lots of time to deal with this problem carefully and rationally.

The Beat: It's Official: Democrats Have Won 58 Senate Seats

John Nichols — 2008-11-19T16:46:26-05:00

Alaska's Begich beats felon Senator Stevens, as Dems edge toward filibuster-proof majority.

The Notion: A Clinton Administration?

The Nation — 2008-11-19T15:53:12-05:00

Given the Obama appointees so far, you might think Hillary had been elected.

Capitolism: Criteria for Treasury

Christopher Hayes — 2008-11-19T09:51:17-05:00

What do we want in our next Treasury Secretary?

Passing Through: Should GM Survive? A Wall Street Analyst's View

Jane Hamsher — 2008-11-19T08:57:58-05:00

Maybe they should just let it die.

The Notion: McCain's Favorite TV Show, '24,' Brings Torture Back Sunday

The Nation — 2008-11-18T19:56:34-05:00

McCain likes to watch torture on TV. Does that seem strange?

Act Now! : Take the Joe Lieberman Pledge

Peter Rothberg — 2008-11-18T14:52:13-05:00

In America, it's never too early to start preparing for the next election.

The Beat: Lieberman Keeps Chairmanship, Caucus Membership

John Nichols — 2008-11-18T13:30:09-05:00

Obama, Reid moves prevent an accountability moment. But we can still laugh at Joe.

The Notion: No Moderate Cabinet

The Nation — 2008-11-18T10:00:25-05:00

The country needs a Cabinet with at least as much vision as the one it's replacing--and very different.

Editor's Cut: Smart Defense

Katrina vanden Heuvel — 2008-11-18T09:45:51-05:00

Rep. Barney Frank is leading the charge to end the Pentagon's weapons spending spree. Is anybody listening?

The Dreyfuss Report: Rewarding War Crimes

Robert Dreyfuss — 2008-11-18T09:24:00-05:00

Shultz and the 'Wall Street Journal' suggest that Obama reward the neocons. (Yes, you read that right.)

Passing Through: Zapping the Volt

Jane Hamsher — 2008-11-17T16:29:12-05:00

The shock doctrine philosophy of the "let GM die" crowd threaten to derail the production of Chevy's pioneering electric vehicle, the Volt.

Capitolism: You Go To Crisis With The Government You Have

Christopher Hayes — 2008-11-17T16:19:23-05:00

Before he can institute his substantive agenda, Obama is going to have to figure out a way to make government work again.

The Beat: Choosing Obama's Successor

John Nichols — 2008-11-17T11:57:26-05:00

There are good prospects (Jackson, Schakowsky). But process of gubernatorial selections needs reform.

Capitolism: Socialism With a Withered State

Christopher Hayes — 2008-11-17T11:23:47-05:00

Do we have enough federal workers to do everything we're asking of the federal government?

The Notion: Will Afghanistan Become Obama's War?

The Nation — 2008-11-17T09:57:46-05:00

Can a non-surge strategy work in Afghanistan? One expert says yes.

The Dreyfuss Report: Obama, Iran, and the US-Iraq SOFA

Robert Dreyfuss — 2008-11-17T05:22:33-05:00

It's not a done deal, but Iran is offering Obama a truce in Iraq.

The Dreyfuss Report: O'Hanlon Gives Obama Some Bad Advice

Robert Dreyfuss — 2008-11-14T09:31:23-05:00

"Surge and negotiate" in Afghanistan? How about: "Withdraw and negotiate." Sounds better to me.

Passing Through: Give Lieberman the Bum's Rush (Forever)

Jane Hamsher — 2008-11-13T19:25:09-05:00

This isn't about putting partisanship behind us. It's about political payback.

Editor's Cut: Ideas for Change

Katrina vanden Heuvel — 2008-11-13T13:20:27-05:00

Sixty-seven scholars, authors, advocates and officials release a 300,000-word manual of ideas to bring about real change in America.

Act Now! : No to Lawrence Summers

Peter Rothberg — 2008-11-11T15:16:11-05:00

Real change means appointing a Treasury Secretary that did not help deregulate Wall Street.

Passing Through: Schumer and Durbin Want Lieberman Stripped of Homeland Security

Jane Hamsher — 2008-11-11T10:38:49-05:00

A vote on the fate of Joe Lieberman is likely to come very soon.

Capitolism: Mr. President, May I Suggest A Book

Christopher Hayes — 2008-11-11T09:07:00-05:00

Reading suggestions for Barack Obama

And Another Thing: Election Updates --Good News and Not

Katha Pollitt — 2008-11-10T15:38:17-05:00

Details on some ongoing stories

Act Now! : Pushing Obama

Peter Rothberg — 2008-11-10T13:26:05-05:00

New video reminds us what's possible and what needs to be done.

Editor's Cut: The First 100 Days

Katrina vanden Heuvel — 2008-11-07T15:31:30-05:00

What Obama can do, starting on Day One.

Capitolism: The Occam's Razor Explanation

Christopher Hayes — 2008-11-06T17:22:03-05:00

Why Obama really won.

Act Now! : Voters Reject Abortion Bans in South Dakota, Colorado.

Peter Rothberg — 2008-11-05T12:09:07-05:00

More good news from election night.

Editor's Cut: Transformational Presidency

Katrina vanden Heuvel — 2008-11-04T22:04:55-05:00

Let's start making this a better country.

Passing Through: How Will Obama Govern?

Jane Hamsher — 2008-11-04T19:47:19-05:00

Rahm Emanuel as chief of staff 'and' bipartisanship? You must be joking.

Act Now! : Where To Party

Peter Rothberg — 2008-11-04T18:31:48-05:00

Living Liberally is planning a nationwide election party tonight. Get details here.

Act Now! : Voting Incidents Being Reported Nationwide

Peter Rothberg — 2008-11-04T13:49:15-05:00

Reports of shenanigans are coming in from citizens nationwide at VoterSuppression.net's Incident Tracker.

Act Now! : Combat Vote Suppression

Peter Rothberg — 2008-11-03T12:53:16-05:00

Technology is offering new ways to fight back against dirty election tricks. Here's how to help.

Editor's Cut: Nation to New Yorkers: Vote Change Like You Mean It.

Katrina vanden Heuvel — 2008-11-01T08:37:17-05:00

By voting on the Working Families Party ballot line, progressives can vote both for Obama and for the movement needed to push him.

Editor's Cut: Halloween, Elections and Haywire Emotions

Katrina vanden Heuvel — 2008-10-31T00:04:13-05:00

I can't wait for Tuesday night.

And Another Thing: It's Crunch Time in South Dakota

Katha Pollitt — 2008-10-26T12:18:38-05:00

A draconian anti-choice initiative was defeated.

And Another Thing: Are You the Very Model of a Modern Vice-President?

Katha Pollitt — 2008-09-15T22:47:39-05:00

Sarah's not the only one with a special skill.

And Another Thing: Sarah Palin, Wrong Woman for the Job

Katha Pollitt — 2008-08-30T15:02:56-05:00

Seriously, people! Life is not a Lifetime movie.

And Another Thing: I Heart Michelle Obama

Katha Pollitt — 2008-08-28T09:49:59-05:00

Will she be able to reassure white voters?

And Another Thing: In Search of the Elusive PUMAs

Katha Pollitt — 2008-08-26T11:35:53-05:00

Were they McCain supporters all along?

And Another Thing: Good-Bye, John Edwards

Katha Pollitt — 2008-08-09T13:30:09-05:00

On policies and persons

And Another Thing: Stealth Assault on Reproductive Rights

Katha Pollitt — 2008-08-04T19:17:54-05:00

HHS regulations turn birth control into abortion

Passing Through: Access, Not Apathy

Jane Hamsher — 2008-08-01T13:57:43-05:00

Young people vote at lower rates not due to apathy, but lack of access to our political system.

Passing Through: Doing More With Less

Jane Hamsher — 2008-07-24T15:00:26-05:00

Youth turnout expectations are higher than ever. So why is funding for young voter mobilization drying up?

Passing Through: In Youth Organizing, the Old Becomes New Again

Jane Hamsher — 2008-07-21T10:50:15-05:00

Organizational models and institutions from the 2004 election are beginning to see a revival in 2008.

And Another Thing: McCain Opposes Contraception -- Pass It On

Katha Pollitt — 2008-07-17T12:12:18-05:00

He's for Viagra and against the pill. Why won't the media cover this important story?