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 / Editorial / 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 / Editorial / 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 / Editorial / Maria Margaronis and D.D. Guttenplan
Rachel Maddow Interviews Barack Obama Rachel Maddow Interviews Barack Obama
Barack Obama tells Rachel Maddow why he hasn't attacked the Republican party more and how he intends to govern a working majority.
Obama the Philosopher Obama the Philosopher
Suddenly, Obama's making a pretty good case for why Americans should once again care for one another.
Oct 22, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Linda Hirshman
Against Obama Against Obama
Never has the dead hand of the past had a "reform" candidate so firmly by the windpipe.
Oct 22, 2008 / Beat the Devil / Alexander Cockburn
Dr. Paulson’s Magic Potion Dr. Paulson’s Magic Potion
As Bush and Paulson throw money at the problem, Obama is moving rapidly to adapt to the crisis that awaits the next president.
Oct 16, 2008 / Editorial / William Greider
Obama’s Web-Savvy Voter Plan Obama’s Web-Savvy Voter Plan
The Obama campaign's below-the-radar use of the web to register new voters could change the game for Democrats and Republicans.
Oct 8, 2008 / Editorial / Ari Melber
Obama: Healthcare Should Be a Right Obama: Healthcare Should Be a Right
During the second presidential debate, McCain and Obama show their stark differences on the issue of healthcare.