Obama Can’t Knock the Hustle Obama Can’t Knock the Hustle
Even after it was known that Jamie Dimon’s bank blew more than $2 billion, Barack Obama still had praise for the intellect of his political backer.
May 17, 2012 / Robert Scheer
Obama and the Arc of the Rainbow Obama and the Arc of the Rainbow
The president’s endorsement of same-sex marriage is a testament to the generations of activists who waged a brave and often lonely battle for gay rights.
May 16, 2012 / Editorial / The Editors
What If Straight People Boycotted Marriage? What If Straight People Boycotted Marriage?
What if heterosexual couples voluntarily refused the benefits of marriage that are denied to most of our gay and lesbian friends and family?
May 14, 2012 / Blog / Salamishah Tillet
Gay Donors and the Democrats Gay Donors and the Democrats
How much of an impact will gay donors have in the upcoming presidential election?
May 14, 2012 / Blog / Chris Hayes
No, Backing Marriage Equality Won’t Cost Obama Support of Black Voters No, Backing Marriage Equality Won’t Cost Obama Support of Black Voters
The math doesn’t add up. It shouldn't cost Obama votes—and it won’t.
May 11, 2012 / Mychal Denzel Smith
The Fight for Marriage Equality Continues The Fight for Marriage Equality Continues
President Obama may be the first president to endorse same-sex marriage, but we still have a long way to go before the Defense of Marriage Act and statewide bans are repealed.
May 10, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Hope and Hesitation in Obama’s Sudden Conversion Hope and Hesitation in Obama’s Sudden Conversion
Once again President Barack Obama has come tantalizingly close to being terrific.
May 10, 2012 / Robert Scheer
Conservatives, Romney Caught Off Guard on Gay Marriage Conservatives, Romney Caught Off Guard on Gay Marriage
Republicans and conservatives are making contradictory arguments in response to President Obama’s announcement that he supports marriage equality.
Obama’s Afghanistan Speech: A Guide for the Perplexed Obama’s Afghanistan Speech: A Guide for the Perplexed
What exactly does the president mean when he promises a “clear timeline to wind down the war"?
May 2, 2012 / Tom Hayden
Of Gun Fights and Library Books Of Gun Fights and Library Books
Alterman-related news and an excerpt from The Cause.
Apr 20, 2012 / Blog / Eric Alterman