Is Obama the Next Lincoln? Is Obama the Next Lincoln?
Two historians discuss the similarities and differences between the two senators cum presidents from Illinois.
Prelude to an Inaugural Prelude to an Inaugural
A modest proposal of words Barack Obama might say when he takes the oath of office in Washington on Tuesday.
Jan 17, 2009 / Editorial / Tom Engelhardt
A Very Different 100 Days A Very Different 100 Days
Many comparisons have been made between Obama and FDR. But the forty-fourth president will have a very different first 100 days.
Jan 17, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Nicholas von Hoffman
President Goofus and President Gallant President Goofus and President Gallant
Jon Stewart does a hilarious job of comparing Obama and Bush's very different styles of conducting press conferences.
Jan 13, 2009 / Video / The Daily Show
The ‘Yes We Will’ Campaign Begins The ‘Yes We Will’ Campaign Begins
The election of Barack Obama brought unprecedented hope to students and educators, now it's time to turn that energy into action.
Good God, Bad God Good God, Bad God
If Rick Warren, Barack Obama and the gay community can find common ground, it'll be on civil, not religious, grounds. So let's separate church and state.
Dec 23, 2008 / Editorial / Richard Kim
Dismantling the Imperial Presidency Dismantling the Imperial Presidency
Don't assume that the end of the Bush administration marks the end of the imperial presidency he established.
Obama’s Philosophy: Play It Cool Obama’s Philosophy: Play It Cool
The president-elect's seemingly unflappable temperament gets spoofed by SNL's Fred Armisen.
Dec 22, 2008 / Video / Saturday Night Live
What’s the Matter With Rick Warren? What’s the Matter With Rick Warren?
Obama's choice to give the invocation at his inauguration is a slap at progressives and a bow to the religious right.
Dec 17, 2008 / Editorial / Sarah Posner
The Pragmatist The Pragmatist
We get it. He's pragmatic. But what does that mean--politically and philosophically?
Dec 10, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Chris Hayes