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
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
Obama’s Dream Team Obama’s Dream Team
A fantasy lineup of progressive advisors to help the next president end war, repair alliances and rebuild the economy.
Nov 5, 2008 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Nairobi: Euphoria and Questions Nairobi: Euphoria and Questions
A nation riven by differences marvels at his message of civility and inclusion. Yet there is some worry about an Obama administration's policies on Africa.
Nov 5, 2008 / Karen Rothmyer
Paris: ‘America is Back’ Paris: ‘America is Back’
People here are looking in wonderment at the culture that produced Obama and at the people who put him in the White House. In short, they're looking at us.
Nov 5, 2008 / Jordan Stancil
London: A Sense that the Nightmare is Over London: A Sense that the Nightmare is Over
When the votes were finally counted, Europe's wish to usher George W. Bush into the dustbin of history made for widespread jubilation.
Nov 5, 2008 / Maria Margaronis and D.D. Guttenplan
Rahm Emanuel: Face of Change? Rahm Emanuel: Face of Change?
Clinton's NAFTA-backing insider is in the running for Obama chief of staff.
Nov 5, 2008 / John Nichols
UN: Hope that America Rejoins the World UN: Hope that America Rejoins the World
Quiet relief, an undercurrent of caution and hope for a new approach to human rights, the environment and the problems of the poor.
Nov 5, 2008 / Barbara Crossette
President Obama: This Proud Moment President Obama: This Proud Moment
Against all odds, Obama persuaded a majority of Americans to believe in their own better natures. By electing him, the people helped make it true.
Nov 4, 2008 / William Greider