Obama and the Middle East, Part I Obama and the Middle East, Part I
The Middle East looms large for Barack Obama, and in Washington it's clear that the seething arc of crises from Gaza and Lebanon through Iraq and Iran into Afghanistan and Pakista...
Jan 13, 2009 / Bob Dreyfuss
FDR: Like a Hurricane FDR: Like a Hurricane
FDR's New Deal is blowing away Washington's old line powerbrokers on the strength of FDR's personality and his ability to use the radio to get his message across to the American pe...
Jan 12, 2009 / The Editors
Mr. Roosevelt–So Far Mr. Roosevelt–So Far
Not since Abraham Lincoln has the need for effective leadership and prompt, vigorous action been more imperative.
Jan 12, 2009 / The Editors
Wanted: Strong Men and Radical Measures Wanted: Strong Men and Radical Measures
The author believes the makeup of FDR's cabinet bodes well. He also adds a few thoughts about the outgoing Hoover administration--none of them complimentary
Jan 12, 2009 / Paul Y. Anderson
Questions for Hillary Clinton Questions for Hillary Clinton
Barack Obama's nominee for Secretary of State takes questions today from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The Nation has some questions of its own.
Jan 12, 2009 / The Editors
The Middle East’s Only Democracy The Middle East’s Only Democracy
As a general rule I don't do a ton of foreign policy commenting here on Capitolism, but I think the latest news that Israel has decided to ban Arab parties from the upcoming elect...
Jan 12, 2009 / Chris Hayes
Obama Invites Gay Bishop to Give an Inaugural Prayer Obama Invites Gay Bishop to Give an Inaugural Prayer
Apparently, it pays to complain to President-elect Barack Obama. Despite his protestations to the contrary, Obama clearly felt a bit burned by the outcry over his selection of Pa...
Jan 12, 2009 / John Nichols
The Growing Clout of the Nouveau Poor The Growing Clout of the Nouveau Poor
As the poor and the formerly middle-class take an economic beating, will they finally have enough status to get their needs met?
Jan 12, 2009 / Barbara Ehrenreich
The Year China Jumped the Gun The Year China Jumped the Gun
China is a country that takes anniversaries seriously. But reaction to significant historical events to be commemorated this year has already taken place.
Jan 12, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Jeffrey Wasserstrom
Tet 2009: Vietnam Ponders its Future Tet 2009: Vietnam Ponders its Future
As the season of Tet begins, questions of human rights, widespread corruption and a new novel highly critical of Ho Chi Minh, are giving Vietnamese much cause for reflection.
Jan 12, 2009 / Feature / Barbara Crossette