Ideas for a New Era Ideas for a New Era
It's time for progressives to create coalitions and craft smart strategies that will push Obama and the new Congress to seize this moment.
Dec 23, 2008 / Editorial / The Editors
Say Good Night, Charlie Say Good Night, Charlie
Cutting Charlie Rangel loose would prove just how serious Obama is about transforming Washington's toxic culture of self-enrichment.
Dec 23, 2008 / Column / Eric Alterman
Dismantling the Imperial Presidency Dismantling the Imperial Presidency
Don't assume that the end of the Bush administration marks the end of the imperial presidency he established.
Beyond Rubinomics Beyond Rubinomics
If we stimulate the economy and maintain high rates of growth, higher wages will create the savings required for investment.
Dec 23, 2008 / Feature / Jeff Madrick
Living for the City: Robert Clifton Weaver’s Liberalism Living for the City: Robert Clifton Weaver’s Liberalism
A biography of Robert Clifton Weaver traces the life and times of an often misunderstood urban reformer.
Dec 22, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Kim Phillips-Fein
Radio Nation with Laura Flanders Radio Nation with Laura Flanders
Richard Kim and Sarah Posner on the Obama's controversial embrace of Rick Warren. Plus: Ari Berman on Howard Dean's legacy and more.
Dec 22, 2008 / Audio / Radio Nation
Obama’s Philosophy: Play It Cool Obama’s Philosophy: Play It Cool
The president-elect's seemingly unflappable temperament gets spoofed by SNL's Fred Armisen.
Dec 22, 2008 / Video / Saturday Night Live
Rick Warren Is Not Change We Can Believe In Rick Warren Is Not Change We Can Believe In
Obama's selection of Rick Warren as an inauguration speaker has infuriated liberals and conservatives. Here's why.
Dec 19, 2008 / Video / The Rachel Maddow Show
Have Bush’s Crimes Destroyed the Presidency? Have Bush’s Crimes Destroyed the Presidency?
Pulitzer Prize winner James Risen discusses the rise in executive power during Bush's tenure and the media's failure after 9/11.
Dec 19, 2008 / Video / American News Project
Conyers Responds to Vigilante Revelations Conyers Responds to Vigilante Revelations
Rep. John Conyers expressed concern and a California activist group called for investigations of vigilante violence in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Dec 18, 2008 / Feature / A.C. Thompson