On the Road to the Inauguration On the Road to the Inauguration
A glimpse at one group of passengers on their 700-mile bus journey from Fort Valley, Ga--to witness history firsthand.
Jan 21, 2009 / American News Project
Is Obama the Next Lincoln? Is Obama the Next Lincoln?
Two historians discuss the similarities and differences between the two senators cum presidents from Illinois.
Jan 21, 2009 / CBS
Prelude to an Inaugural Prelude to an Inaugural
A modest proposal of words Barack Obama might say when he takes the oath of office in Washington on Tuesday.
Jan 17, 2009 / Tom Engelhardt
A Very Different 100 Days A Very Different 100 Days
Many comparisons have been made between Obama and FDR. But the forty-fourth president will have a very different first 100 days.
Jan 17, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Nicholas von Hoffman
Jesse Jackson ’88: Realizing the Promise Jesse Jackson ’88: Realizing the Promise
Jesse Jackson's campaign formed the basis for a new political coalition that helped elect Barack Obama America's first black president.
Jan 14, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Brett Story
Jon Stewart Calls Sarah Palin ‘Blamey Whinehouse’ Jon Stewart Calls Sarah Palin ‘Blamey Whinehouse’
Sarah Palin seems determined to make sure the party tradition of providing comedy fodder doesn't leave office with Bush.
Jan 14, 2009 / The Daily Show
The Nation’s Chris Hayes on Cheney’s Gitmo Defense The Nation’s Chris Hayes on Cheney’s Gitmo Defense
The Nation's Washington editor Chris Hayes points out the missing pieces in Dick Cheney's defense of torture at Guantánamo Bay.
Jan 14, 2009 / Countdown
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 / The Daily Show
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 / Funny or Die
The ‘Yes We Will’ Campaign Begins The ‘Yes We Will’ Campaign Begins
The election of Barack Obama brought unprecedented hope to students and educators, now it's time to turn that energy into action.
Jan 7, 2009 / YouTube