Obama and the Sisters Obama and the Sisters
His convention speech should draw from the wisdom of black women activists who were the prophets of American democracy.
Aug 14, 2008 / Melissa Harris-Perry
Noted. Noted.
The I-word, back on the table; Fannie Lou Hamer and the Democrats.
Aug 14, 2008 / The Editors
Blood in the Caucasus Blood in the Caucasus
It's time for the US to dissolve its cold war military alliances and develop realistic new policies toward Russia.
Aug 14, 2008 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
For a New Economics For a New Economics
The tepid platform Democrats will adopt in Denver isn't a new social contract, but it does go places Republicans never will. Let's hope Obama does better.
Aug 14, 2008 / The Editors
Obama and the Politics of ‘Presumptuousness’ Obama and the Politics of ‘Presumptuousness’
Dana Milbank's coverage of Obama in the Washington Post has become a symbol of a press corps that is almost as the Bush Administration.
Aug 13, 2008 / Column / Eric Alterman
Tested, Tried, Untrue Tested, Tried, Untrue
Critiques of Obama's suitability for the presidency are bookended by astonishingly contradictory stereotypes.
Aug 13, 2008 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
Crossword Classic #13 Crossword Classic #13
From the January 17, 1948, issue.
Aug 13, 2008 / Frank W. Lewis
Crossword Classic #14 Crossword Classic #14
From the January 17, 1948, issue.
Aug 13, 2008 / Frank W. Lewis
Back Talk: Guy Maddin Back Talk: Guy Maddin
The Canadian filmmaker discusses his new film, My Winnipeg, and the importance of cultivating a personal mythology.
Aug 13, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Christine Smallwood
Community Organizers Discuss Obama’s Role as an Activist. Community Organizers Discuss Obama’s Role as an Activist.
Five community organizers from across the country assess the impact of Obama's history as an organizer.
Aug 13, 2008 / Feature / The Nation