Biden v. Summers Biden v. Summers
As Larry Summers takes a dominant role in crafting economic policy, it's up to Joe Biden to protect the interests of the middle class.
Feb 4, 2009 / Editorial / Chris Hayes
Don’t Escalate in Afghanistan Don’t Escalate in Afghanistan
For the sake of the country, his presidency and peace in South Asia, Obama should take the US-led military escalation in Afghanistan off the table.
Feb 4, 2009 / Editorial / The Editors
The Kindness of Strangers The Kindness of Strangers
The global economic crisis is showing how wishful was the notion that philanthropy could save the world.
Feb 4, 2009 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Auguries in the Dawn of Obama-Time Auguries in the Dawn of Obama-Time
At almost every level, his choices of people and policy have been calibrated to appease the establishment.
Feb 4, 2009 / Beat the Devil / Alexander Cockburn
‘Retire Bush’ Contest Winner ‘Retire Bush’ Contest Winner
The prize, an original drawing by Edward Sorel, is awarded to Kristen Wack. Here is what she thinks Bush should do in retirement, along with some other ideas.
Feb 4, 2009 / Editorial / The Editors
Toxic Coal in Tennessee Toxic Coal in Tennessee
A massive coal sludge spill reveals the Tennessee Valley Authority has become a poster child for the failures of self-regulation.
Feb 4, 2009 / Feature / Kelly Hearn
The People’s Sheriff of Chicago The People’s Sheriff of Chicago
A tenant protest compels Cook County's Tom Dart to suspend foreclosure evictions.
Feb 4, 2009 / Feature / John Conroy
Can Obama Rebound Over Tax Woes? Can Obama Rebound Over Tax Woes?
The Nation's Katrina vanden Heuvel and right wing radio host Laura Ingraham debate the impact of Daschle on Obama's agenda.
Feb 4, 2009 / Video / The Today Show
The Pseudo Stimulus The Pseudo Stimulus
There is much less to Obama's stimulus plan than meets the eye. What's he going to do about it?
Feb 3, 2009 / Feature / James S. Henry
GOP’s Elephant in the Room GOP’s Elephant in the Room
Jon Stewart points out the Obama bandwagon effect in the Republican election of Michael Steele as GOP Chairman.
Feb 3, 2009 / Video / The Daily Show