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Kirsten Gillibrand. Really?
Joe Conason
Why New York Gov. David Paterson chose a senator with conservative views that clash with his own.
Obama reminds GOP senator who won
Thomas Schaller
Elections have consequences, the new president tells a resistant Republican senator.
Obama to reverse Bush abortion policy
Thomas Schaller
In his first week, the new president reverses Bush's Mexico City order from eight years ago.
Conservo-pundits pan Obama speech (sort of)
Thomas Schaller
Krauthammer, Gerson not sure how to deal with the new president's inaugural address.
The credit crunch loses its bite
Andrew Leonard
Corporations are returning to the debt markets, raising the possibility that total economic catastrophe has been averted.
The Washington establishment’s plans for Obama’s executive orders
Glenn Greenwald
If the travesties of Guantanamo are replicated within the U.S., much of the progress Obama just made will be undermined
But where was the Bible?
Alex Koppelman
The second time around, Barack Obama didn't take the oath of office on a Bible; now some on the right are trying to stir up controversy.
Not Bush’s White House anymore
Mike Madden
In his first day at his new job, Barack Obama puts his stamp on the presidency.
Obama re-takes oath of office
Alex Koppelman
Tuesday, the new president and Chief Justice John Roberts flubbed the swearing-in; Wednesday, they tried again.
Obama shows he’s no Bush
Vincent Rossmeier
President institutes new restrictions on lobbyists, pay freezes for some White House employees.
A brand-new day
Joan Walsh
Obama accomplishes more good in his first eight hours than Bush did in eight years.
Should Obama retake the oath?
Vincent Rossmeier
Some constitutional law experts say that Obama should, just to be safe.
View from Guantanamo
Joanne Mariner, Stacy Sullivan
Confusion, anger and relief swirl inside the Gitmo courthouse before the the tainted proceedings are halted at Obama's request.
Breaking news (silly corporate names division)
Mike Madden
Inaugural ball sponsors apparently took their sponsorship very seriously.
Obama seeks to suspend Gitmo trials
Vincent Rossmeier
President ordered military prosecutors to seek 120-day suspension of the Guantanamo Bay war crimes tribunals
One potential inauguration tragedy, narrowly averted
Alex Koppelman
Thousands of people waiting to see Barack Obama were stuck in a tunnel for hours; whoever was responsible is lucky no one was hurt, or worse.
Mohammed Jawad and Obama’s efforts to suspend military commissions
Glenn Greenwald
As one of his very first acts, the new president attempts to suspend Guantanamo military commissions. That's commendable, but only as a first step.
A day at the Mall
Rebecca Traister
Two million came to D.C. to brave the crowds and the cold -- and to see their country change.
I was there
Salon Staff
Meet some of the millions on the Mall who made the trek to the inauguration.
With the real celebrities
Joan Walsh
Denzel, Diddy, Jay-Z and Beyonce are left alone while inauguration crowds flock to history makers like the Tuskegee Airmen.
It’s all about Michelle’s dress
Tracy Clark-Flory
Fashionistas are in a fever pitch over the first lady's inaugural ensemble.
Bateman: Congratulations, Mr. President
Salon Staff
Barack Obama takes the presidential oath, vows to be much better than the last guy.
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