Politics

Notes on Change Notes on Change

Three months into the Obama era, the euphoria of the election has begun to dissipate.

Apr 22, 2009 / Editorial / Chris Hayes

Noted. Noted.

Jane Harman's wiretap, Chávez and Obama, justice in Guatemala, a remembrance of Walter Schneir

Apr 22, 2009 / Editorial / The Editors

Accountability for Torture Accountability for Torture

Congress must act to remove from positions of trust those who sanctioned torture and dial down the imperial presidency that has evolved on its watch.

Apr 22, 2009 / Editorial / John Nichols

Only Words: Liberalism, Past and Future Only Words: Liberalism, Past and Future

Two new histories examine contemporary liberalism's entrails and peer into its future.

Apr 22, 2009 / Books & the Arts / George Scialabba

Misreading the Somali Threat Misreading the Somali Threat

The Obama administration is sending mixed signals on how to deal with pirates.

Apr 22, 2009 / Feature / Karen Rothmyer

John Oliver Reveals Tea Party Tyranny John Oliver Reveals Tea Party Tyranny

British correspondent John Oliver attends a tax day protest to see what has the colonists' knickers in a twist.

Apr 20, 2009 / Video / The Daily Show

Elsie Fox: Still Here Elsie Fox: Still Here

A woman of passion and principle traces the history of the American left. At 101, she's still with us.

Apr 16, 2009 / Feature / Brian Kahn

Slide Show: Obama’s First 100 Days Slide Show: Obama’s First 100 Days

Images that capture the president's challenges, successes, strengths and weaknesses during his first months in office.

Apr 16, 2009 / Photo Essay / The Nation

Wilson Agonistes: The Battle Over Woodrow Wilson Wilson Agonistes: The Battle Over Woodrow Wilson

More than any other president's, the luster of Woodrow Wilson's legacy corresponds with vogues in foreign policy.

Apr 15, 2009 / Books & the Arts / David Milne

A Lexicon of Disappointment A Lexicon of Disappointment

All is not well in Obamafanland, as disenchanted supporters entertain the possibility that he is not, in fact, going to save the world.

Apr 15, 2009 / Column / Naomi Klein

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