The Big Sweep The Big Sweep
Obama's appeal helped the Democrats secure wide gains in the House and Senate.
Nov 6, 2008 / John Nichols
We, the People We, the People
America has a long way to go before we get to the "more perfect union" Obama promises. But the work has begun in earnest.
Nov 6, 2008 / Melissa Harris-Perry
Ready, Set, Obama Ready, Set, Obama
Celebrating a new president's promise to respect, empower and include all Americans.
Nov 6, 2008 / The Editors
Obama’s National Security Team Emerging Obama’s National Security Team Emerging
The game of musical chairs is underway as Barack Obama narrows his choices for who he'll appoint to key Cabinet posts. Most of the speculation, naturally, focuses on key economic ...
Nov 6, 2008 / Bob Dreyfuss
Marital Discord: Why Prop 8 Won Marital Discord: Why Prop 8 Won
With bald lies and racial pandering, an anti-gay marriage intiative succeeds in California.
Nov 6, 2008 / Richard Kim
Election Night at The Nation Election Night at The Nation
A look inside The Nation's election night party and a glimpse at Obama victory celebrations in Brooklyn.
Nov 5, 2008 / The Nation Video and Brett Story
Letters Letters
Votes & Smokes, Folks Glendale, Calif.
Nov 5, 2008 / Trudy Lieberman, Our Readers, and George Scialabba
Race in America, November 5, 2008 Race in America, November 5, 2008
It's been a long time coming.
Nov 5, 2008 / Column / Calvin Trillin