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Executive Branch
Executive Branch news and analysis from The Nation
December 23, 2008
Don't assume that the end of the Bush administration marks the end of the imperial presidency he established.
December 22, 2008
Richard Kim and Sarah Posner on the Obama's controversial embrace of Rick Warren. Plus: Ari Berman on Howard Dean's legacy and more.
December 19, 2008
Obama's selection of Rick Warren as an inauguration speaker has infuriated liberals and conservatives. Here's why.
December 19, 2008
Pulitzer Prize winner James Risen discusses the rise in executive power during Bush's tenure and the media's failure after 9/11.
December 17, 2008
When Obama needs a hammer, National Security Adviser James Jones will provide one.
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December 17, 2008
This essay, a finalist in The Nation 's Student Writing Contest, argues that the best presidents are humble, open to new options and eager to learn.
December 17, 2008
Glenn Greenwald discusses the implications of lame duck Bush actions on Barack Obama's plan to close Gitmo.
December 17, 2008
This essay, a finalist in The Nation 's Student Writing Contest, argues that the success of the new President will depend on his ability to initiate a transition from postindustrial society to a new era of civilization.
December 17, 2008
This essay, a finalist in The Nation 's Student Writing Contest, argues that the most important prerequisite for being a good president cannot be found in the marble hallways of the nation's elite institutions.
December 16, 2008
They respect science. But will Obama's team show the necessary spine to cut greenhouse gases and resist "clean coal" and nuclear power propaganda?
