Obama’s Israel Problem Obama’s Israel Problem
It's time for Obama to confront Netanyahu's intransigence directly.
Apr 16, 2010 / Editorial / The Editors
Sarah Palin, Neocon Messiah Sarah Palin, Neocon Messiah
Judge them by their enemies. More evidence that Barack Obama might be shaping up as a good president is that Norman Podhoretz hates him so much.
Apr 16, 2010 / Robert Scheer
Black by Choice Black by Choice
The first black president has created a definitional crisis for whiteness.
Apr 15, 2010 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry
Earning His Nobel Prize Earning His Nobel Prize
At last, a believable sighting of that peace president many of us thought we had elected. Give Barack Obama credit, big time, for the startling progress he has made in tempering th...
Apr 7, 2010 / Robert Scheer
Courage for Immigration Reform Courage for Immigration Reform
Immigration is shaping up to be one of the next big fights, and it has the potential to be far, far messier—and more violent—than the health care battle.
Mar 26, 2010 / The Notion / Laura Flanders
Obama’s Slow March Toward Real Foreclosure Relief Obama’s Slow March Toward Real Foreclosure Relief
Obama's latest fix is a step in the right direction, but just a step.
Mar 26, 2010 / The Notion / Kai Wright
Can Obama Talk About Race? Can Obama Talk About Race?
Melissa Harris-Lacewell explains why Obama is not talking about race and what it means for African Americans.
Washington’s Indonesian Bully Boys Washington’s Indonesian Bully Boys
The Obama administration may renew aid to the Indonesian army's notorious special forces--which have been implicated in a recent assassination campaign.
Mar 22, 2010 / Allan Nairn
For Obama, Health Care Victory Has 13 Million Fathers For Obama, Health Care Victory Has 13 Million Fathers
After early struggles and White House hurdles, Obama's grassroots arm says it helped swing tangible votes for health care reform.
Mar 22, 2010 / The Notion / Ari Melber
The Left Never Left Obama The Left Never Left Obama
Progressives are learning how Obama actually leads: as a manager and technocrat. And that's not a bad thing.
Mar 18, 2010 / Ari Melber