The Power of the Presidency The Power of the Presidency
Since the president had no legal basis to demand the set aside, on what basis did he extract $20 billion from BP?
Jun 17, 2010 / The Notion / Laura Flanders
We Need to Build a Cleaner Economy, So Let’s Do It We Need to Build a Cleaner Economy, So Let’s Do It
On Morning Joe, Katrina vanden Heuvel defends President Obama by saying that his White House speech Tuesday night was humane, but "we need deeds."
Jun 17, 2010 / Nation in the News / Press Room
We Need to Build a Cleaner Economy, So Let’s Do It We Need to Build a Cleaner Economy, So Let’s Do It
On Morning Joe, Katrina vanden Heuvel defends President Obama by saying that his White House speech Tuesday night was humane, but "we need deeds."
Kick Ass or Buy Gas? Kick Ass or Buy Gas?
How taxpayers are subsidizing BP's disaster through the Pentagon.
Jun 17, 2010 / Nick Turse
Top Republicans Offer BP Apologies, Tips to Avoid Accountability Top Republicans Offer BP Apologies, Tips to Avoid Accountability
The ranking Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Committee apologizes to BP's CEO for Obama administration moves to hold the company to account.
Jun 17, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols
Getting Out in 2011 Getting Out in 2011
Now we know that President Obama secured a pledge from the generals that they would either turn over the war to the Afghans by 2011 or get out. Will Congress hold the president to ...
Jun 17, 2010 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Mama Grizzlies to Working Moms: Drop Dead Mama Grizzlies to Working Moms: Drop Dead
Fresh faces aside, the Republican Party's stance on the issues that matter to working mothers is as regressive as it's ever been.
Jun 16, 2010 / Editorial / Betsy Reed
Noted. Noted.
Esther Kaplan on indictments of New Orleans police officers in the shooting death of Henry Glover.
Jun 16, 2010 / Editorial / The Editors
‘Bloody Sunday’ Apologies, What About Monday? ‘Bloody Sunday’ Apologies, What About Monday?
David Cameron apologized for the killings of "Bloody Sunday" after 38 years. How long will it take for an apology for other state killings?
Jun 16, 2010 / The Notion / Laura Flanders
Key Dem Stalls Administration’s Push for More Afghan War Money Key Dem Stalls Administration’s Push for More Afghan War Money
Appropriations Committee chair David Obey says he will withhold action on supplemental spending request until action is taken to meet domestic needs.
Jun 16, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols