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.
A New Era of Accountability A New Era of Accountability
As Obama gets down to work, what assurances do we have that he will break with the past--on an unfair and opaque bailout and the war in Afghanistan?
Jan 21, 2009 / Column / Robert Scheer
Ten Questions for a New President Ten Questions for a New President
An unprecedented grassroots campaign swept Barack Obama into office. Now that he's President, what's at stake?
Jan 20, 2009 / Photo Essay / The Nation
The Work Has Begun The Work Has Begun
On a cool and bright Inaugural Day in Washington, the change an extraordinary leader has promised is beginning to be felt.
Jan 20, 2009 / Feature / Victor Navasky
Slide Show: Historic Moments From Inauguration Day Slide Show: Historic Moments From Inauguration Day
Jan 20, 2009 / Photo Essay / The Nation
Inaugural Journey Inaugural Journey
Traveling by train to Washington today, to witness an historic inauguration, summons memories of a very different inauguration, fifty-five years ago.
Jan 19, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Victor Navasky
Let the Party Begin! Let the Party Begin!
A mix of patriotism and Obamamania permeate the frigid air, as young Obama supporters stream into the Capital.
Jan 18, 2009 / Feature / Corbin Hiar
Prelude to an Inaugural Prelude to an Inaugural
A modest proposal of words Barack Obama might say when he takes the oath of office in Washington on Tuesday.
Jan 17, 2009 / Editorial / Tom Engelhardt
A Very Different 100 Days A Very Different 100 Days
Many comparisons have been made between Obama and FDR. But the forty-fourth president will have a very different first 100 days.
Jan 17, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Nicholas von Hoffman
Holding Bush Accountable Holding Bush Accountable
Obama cannot let former Bush administration officials get away with breaking the law without violating his own oath of office.
Jan 15, 2009 / Feature / Elizabeth Holtzman