Politics

Change That Might Actually Happen Change That Might Actually Happen

Obama can change the way Washington does business by mobilizing the same grassroots ground operation that got him elected to push his legislative agenda.

Nov 7, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

Robert Scheer on Why Obama Shouldn’t Pick Lawrence Summers Robert Scheer on Why Obama Shouldn’t Pick Lawrence Summers

Robert Scheer explains why Lawrence Summers would be a bad choice as Treasury Secretary for President-Elect Obama.

Nov 7, 2008 / TruthDig

Obama’s Kenyan Family Celebrates His Win Obama’s Kenyan Family Celebrates His Win

Obama's 86-year old grandmother and other members of her community dance and cheer, 'We're going to the White House.'

Nov 7, 2008 / ITN News

It’s the Solution, Not the Problem It’s the Solution, Not the Problem

Faith-based claims about the dangers of big government do not stand up to the evidence.

Nov 6, 2008 / Feature / Jeff Madrick

Sayonara, Sarah Sayonara, Sarah

God's gift to journalism--and to feminism.

Nov 6, 2008 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Thank You Mr. Greenspan, Thank You Mr. Bush Thank You Mr. Greenspan, Thank You Mr. Bush

Obama will face a bruising engagement with reality in the months ahead.

Nov 6, 2008 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

Courage in Ohio Courage in Ohio

In a nation hungry for heroes on election day, blue-collar Ohio delivered.

Nov 6, 2008 / Connie Schultz

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

Ready, Set, Obama Ready, Set, Obama

Celebrating a new president's promise to respect, empower and include all Americans.

Nov 6, 2008 / The Editors

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

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