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Getting Afghanistan Right Getting Afghanistan Right

I want to let people know about a valuable coalition I'm working with. It's focused on encouraging the Obama administration to rethink its plans to escalate militarily in Afghanis...

Jan 23, 2009 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Is There Hope for the Homeless? Is There Hope for the Homeless?

Patrick Markee and Lizzie Ratner report from a New York intake clinic for homeless families in the Bronx.

Jan 23, 2009 / Brett Story

Harlan County, USA Harlan County, USA

Barbara Kopple spent thirteen months living and breathing the dust of a brutal coal strike. Out of it came this groundbreaking documentary.

Jan 23, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Robert Hatch

The First Hundred Days The First Hundred Days

Starting in this week's magazine, I'll be writing a weekly column chronicling the Obama administration's first 100 days. What I'm interested in is the mechanics of changes, that i...

Jan 23, 2009 / Chris Hayes

Not Slacking at All Slacker Friday Not Slacking at All Slacker Friday

First off, we have a new "Think Again" column entitled "Free Ride to theFinish Line," about guess who, which is here. Second, I came across thisgenuinely lovely review--ten years...

Jan 23, 2009 / Eric Alterman

Video of Obama’s First (Real) Day on The Job Video of Obama’s First (Real) Day on The Job

These "100 Seconds" features aren't always interesting, but this one really captures the feel of Obama's first day on the job:

Jan 23, 2009 / Ari Melber

Afghan Escalation: No Decision Yet, Says Gates Afghan Escalation: No Decision Yet, Says Gates

I had a chance today, at a news briefing at the Pentagon, to ask Secretary of Defense Gates and Admiral Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs, about plans to escalate the war in Af...

Jan 23, 2009 / Bob Dreyfuss

Ethics Under TARP Ethics Under TARP

As government takes a larger role in business, political skills may matter more than business acumen. And ethics? Not so much.

Jan 22, 2009 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

Feingold Sees a Returning to the Rule of Law Feingold Sees a Returning to the Rule of Law

Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold has not had much to celebrate when it comes to the actions of the executive branch since he came to the Senate almost two decades ago. The maveric...

Jan 22, 2009 / John Nichols

My Future as an Arms Manufacturer My Future as an Arms Manufacturer

It's not that I'm keen on killing people. It's just that the money's so good.

Jan 22, 2009 / Terry Jones

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