Save the Solis Nomination Save the Solis Nomination
Labor secretary-designee Hilda Solis is not a toxic asset in the Obama personnel portfolio. The GOP is wrong to equate her husband's tax dispute with the infractions of high roller...
Feb 9, 2009 / Feature / John Nichols
Progressives and Obama Progressives and Obama
A panel discussion on progressive change in the Obama era, with Eli Pariser, William Greider, Patricia Williams and Lawrence Korb.
Feb 6, 2009 / Nation Audio
Don’t Escalate in Afghanistan Don’t Escalate in Afghanistan
For the sake of the country, his presidency and peace in South Asia, Obama should take the US-led military escalation in Afghanistan off the table.
Feb 4, 2009 / The Editors
Auguries in the Dawn of Obama-Time Auguries in the Dawn of Obama-Time
At almost every level, his choices of people and policy have been calibrated to appease the establishment.
Feb 4, 2009 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
Can Obama Rebound Over Tax Woes? Can Obama Rebound Over Tax Woes?
The Nation's Katrina vanden Heuvel and right wing radio host Laura Ingraham debate the impact of Daschle on Obama's agenda.
Feb 4, 2009 / The Today Show
Obama’s Security Priorities Obama’s Security Priorities
He has significantly pivoted US policy on torture. But where the president stands on warrantless wiretapping should give progressives some cause for concern.
Never Say You’re Sorry Never Say You’re Sorry
Why do people like Larry Summers, Tim Geithner and Gary Gensler keep getting the Obama administration's plum jobs?
Jan 28, 2009 / Chris Hayes
Beyond Hope Beyond Hope
When the government is organizing a movement to back the government in the name of progressive politics, something is seriously awry.
Jan 28, 2009 / Column / Gary Younge
The Power of Transparency The Power of Transparency
Obama can ensure his recovery plan is untainted by corruption and waste by mandating controls that track where money flows and evaluate results.
Jan 28, 2009 / Feature / Greg LeRoy
A New Era in Government? A New Era in Government?
The Bush era is coming to an end. But is it a new era of progressive government? The Nation's Katrina vanden Heuvel and others discuss the possibilities.
Jan 26, 2009 / GRITtv