Culture

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

A Good Cabinet A Good Cabinet

We cannot help but feel that Roosevelt's Cabinet will be progressive, forward-looking and able to grapple intelligently with the crisis.

Jan 13, 2009 / Editorial / The Editors

FDR: The Honeymoon Is Over FDR: The Honeymoon Is Over

As FDR's administration readies new bills to combat the Depression, Congress is beginning to develop more of a backbone in with the president.

Jan 13, 2009 / Editorial / Paul Y. Anderson

A Farewell to Republicans A Farewell to Republicans

Herbert Hoover's record as a false prophet was consistent to the end.

Jan 13, 2009 / Editorial / The Editors

Mr. Roosevelt Must Lead Mr. Roosevelt Must Lead

Not since Abraham Lincoln has the need for effective leadership and prompt, vigorous action been more imperative.

Jan 13, 2009 / Editorial / The Editors

FDR: Like a Hurricane FDR: Like a Hurricane

FDR's New Deal is blowing away Washington's old line powerbrokers on the strength of FDR's personality and his ability to use the radio to get his message across to the American pe...

Jan 12, 2009 / Editorial / The Editors

Mr. Roosevelt–So Far Mr. Roosevelt–So Far

Not since Abraham Lincoln has the need for effective leadership and prompt, vigorous action been more imperative.

Jan 12, 2009 / Editorial / The Editors

Wanted: Strong Men and Radical Measures Wanted: Strong Men and Radical Measures

The author believes the makeup of FDR's cabinet bodes well. He also adds a few thoughts about the outgoing Hoover administration--none of them complimentary

Jan 12, 2009 / Editorial / Paul Y. Anderson

The Year China Jumped the Gun The Year China Jumped the Gun

China is a country that takes anniversaries seriously. But reaction to significant historical events to be commemorated this year has already taken place.

Jan 12, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Jeffrey Wasserstrom

Will Ferrell’s Last Laugh at Bush Will Ferrell’s Last Laugh at Bush

Throughout George W. Bush's presidency we laughed at Will Ferrell's impersonations to keep from crying.

Jan 12, 2009 / Video / Funny or Die

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