Dismantling the Imperial Presidency Dismantling the Imperial Presidency
Don't assume that the end of the Bush administration marks the end of the imperial presidency he established.
Radio Nation with Laura Flanders Radio Nation with Laura Flanders
Richard Kim and Sarah Posner on the Obama's controversial embrace of Rick Warren. Plus: Ari Berman on Howard Dean's legacy and more.
Dec 22, 2008 / Radio Nation
Rick Warren Is Not Change We Can Believe In Rick Warren Is Not Change We Can Believe In
Obama's selection of Rick Warren as an inauguration speaker has infuriated liberals and conservatives. Here's why.
Dec 19, 2008 / The Rachel Maddow Show
Have Bush’s Crimes Destroyed the Presidency? Have Bush’s Crimes Destroyed the Presidency?
Pulitzer Prize winner James Risen discusses the rise in executive power during Bush's tenure and the media's failure after 9/11.
Dec 19, 2008 / American News Project
Obama’s Hawk Obama’s Hawk
When Obama needs a hammer, National Security Adviser James Jones will provide one.
Dec 17, 2008 / Bob Dreyfuss
True Leadership True Leadership
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.
Is Bush Tying Obama’s Hands on Gitmo? Is Bush Tying Obama’s Hands on Gitmo?
Glenn Greenwald discusses the implications of lame duck Bush actions on Barack Obama's plan to close Gitmo.
Dec 17, 2008 / The Rachel Maddow Show
The New Era of Ecological Civilization The New Era of Ecological Civilization
This essay, a finalist in The Nation's Student Writing Contest, argues that the success of the new President will depend on his ability to initiate a transition from postindustrial...
Dec 17, 2008 / Feature / Henrik Petaisto
The Importance of Perspective The Importance of Perspective
This essay, a finalist in The Nation's Student Writing Contest, argues that the most important prerequisite for being a good president cannot be found in the marble hallways of the...
Dec 17, 2008 / Feature / Natalia Thompson
Obama’s Green Team Obama’s Green Team
They respect science. But will Obama's team show the necessary spine to cut greenhouse gases and resist "clean coal" and nuclear power propaganda?
Dec 16, 2008 / Mark Hertsgaard