Politics

Obama and the Return of the Real Obama and the Return of the Real

The path of ruling through illusion has been tried and failed. Obama must govern with a realism of the sort America has not seen for a long time.

Jan 22, 2009 / Feature / Jonathan Schell

Hope for the Homeless? Hope for the Homeless?

With homeless rates at record highs, America needs a bold new housing policy.

Jan 22, 2009 / Feature / Lizzy Ratner and Patrick Markee

Hail Caesar! Hail Caesar!

Warning sign one: Obama plans a "fiscal responsibility summit." Warning sign two: entitlements are on the table.

Jan 22, 2009 / Beat the Devil / Alexander Cockburn

Seeking Obama’s Center Seeking Obama’s Center

The pundits insist Obama will govern from the center, but to me it seems he's dedicated to redefining where the center is.

Jan 22, 2009 / Editorial / Victor Navasky

‘I Saw My People’ ‘I Saw My People’

Washington desperately needs new blood. Will Obama's people provide the necessary transfusion?

Jan 22, 2009 / Editorial / Chris Hayes

Missing Howard Dean Missing Howard Dean

Why has Howard Dean become a virtual stranger to the Democratic Party he helped revive?

Jan 22, 2009 / Editorial / The Editors

Renewing America Renewing America

With realism, grit and hope, Obama begins a new era: his first hundred days will be a decisive test of his resolve and vision.

Jan 22, 2009 / Editorial / The Editors

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 / Video / American News Project

Seeking Obama’s Center Seeking Obama’s Center

The pundits insist Obama will govern from the center, but to me it seems he's dedicated to redefining where the center is.

Jan 21, 2009 / Editorial / Victor Navasky

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 / Video / CBS

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