Political Figures

The Unmaking of a Company Man The Unmaking of a Company Man

An education begun in the shadow of the Brandenburg Gate.

Aug 27, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Andrew J. Bacevich

The Wrath of Palin The Wrath of Palin

The GOP's most volatile political player appears to have taken down Republican senator Lisa Murkowski.

Aug 25, 2010 / John Nichols

They Go or Obama Goes

They Go or Obama Goes They Go or Obama Goes

Barack Obama and the Democrats he led to a stunning victory two years ago are going down hard in the face of an economic crisis that he did nothing to create but which he has fai...

Aug 25, 2010 / Robert Scheer

The False and ‘Seedy’ Claim That Obama Is Muslim

The False and ‘Seedy’ Claim That Obama Is Muslim The False and ‘Seedy’ Claim That Obama Is Muslim

Let’s get this straight once and for all: Regardless of what Billy Graham’s son claims or what millions of Americans believe, Obama is not now, nor has he ever been a M...

Aug 24, 2010 / Leslie Savan

Rod Blagojevich, ‘Bumbling Crook,’ Gets Off With Only One Conviction

Rod Blagojevich, ‘Bumbling Crook,’ Gets Off With Only One Conviction Rod Blagojevich, ‘Bumbling Crook,’ Gets Off With Only One Conviction

How did Rod Blagojevich get off found guilty on only one count? Because the line between criminal corruption and corruption-as-usual is far too blurry, says Christopher Hayes.

Aug 18, 2010 / Press Room

Kabuki Democracy Kabuki Democracy

Why a progressive presidency is impossible, for now.

Aug 12, 2010 / Feature / Eric Alterman

Debating Obama: A Forum Debating Obama: A Forum

Responses to Eric Alterman's "Kabuki Democracy," featuring Michael Kazin, Barbara Ehrenreich, Norman Ornstein, Salim Muwakkil, Theda Skocpol and Chris Bowers.

Aug 10, 2010 / The Nation

Slacker Friday Slacker Friday

On the NYC mosque controversy and the Republican leaders of the future.

Aug 6, 2010 / Eric Alterman

Married to the Clinton Mob Married to the Clinton Mob

While Obama is scorned for relying too heavily on Clintonista alums for policy direction, the whitewashing of the Clinton legacy is on in earnest.

Aug 4, 2010 / Robert Scheer

Talking to Teachers, Obama Defends Education Agenda Talking to Teachers, Obama Defends Education Agenda

In a speech to the Urban League this morning, the president says he's creating a culture of accountability, not attacking teachers. But what kind of reform do we really need? The N...

Jul 29, 2010 / The Nation

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