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Post-partisan harmony vs. the rule of law
Glenn Greenwald
A clear consensus is emerging: Obama shouldn't jeopardize all the important things he has to do by investigating crimes committed by Bush officials.
Obama’s plans for probing Bush torture
Mark Benjamin
President Bush could pardon officials involved in brutal interrogations -- but he may also face a sweeping investigation under the new president.
A permanent Democratic majority?
Alex Koppelman
Hispanic voters played a pivotal role in this election. If current trends continue, they may turn other parts of the country as blue as they just turned New Mexico.
Bateman: Al-Jazeera on the Bush era
Salon Staff
And will Barack Obama fulfill the high expectations of his presidency?
Proposition 8 made me quit the Mormon church
Jodi Mardesich
I have been a Mormon my whole life. But after the church's campaign of hatred to ban gay marriage, I finally renounced my membership.
Obama surfs through
Camille Paglia
The Obamas are a warm vision for the White House -- but he should strive toward full transparency. Plus: Yes, I still like Sarah Palin!
Save Lieberman!
Vincent Rossmeier
Several prominent Democratic senators are working to save the divisive Connecticut senator's committee chairmanship.
Talkin’ Paul Broun Paranoid Blues
Gabriel Winant
It takes a truly brave dissenter to grasp the extent of Barack Obama's hatred of freedom, motherhood and pie.
The Democrats of 2002 and 2007 haven’t gone anywhere
Glenn Greenwald
Their eagerness to award Joe Lieberman with a powerful Homeland Security chairmanship is an important reminder of what the Democrats are.
Shep Smith tells it like it is
Alex Koppelman
The Fox News anchor responds angrily to claims that liberal media bias handed the election to Barack Obama.
From “terror sex” to hope sex
Lynn Harris
Will the election bring about an O-baby boom -- or at least more perfect unions?
As goes General Motors, so goes the world?
Andrew Leonard
Don't think bailout, think big! Restructuring the U.S. auto industry could be just the ticket for a wounded planet.
Salon’s rash predictions on the election
Justin Jouvenal
In which Salon makes predictions we'll probably regret about the outcome of the undecided races still remaining.
Obama’s debt to Howard Dean
Mike Madden
As Dean leaves the helm of the Democratic National Committee, one thing is clear: He got it right with his controversial 50-state strategy.
The momification of Michelle Obama
Rebecca Traister
The next first lady is an accomplished lawyer. But with the media focused on her clothes and family, Bamalot is starting to look a lot like Camelot.
Is Detroit worth saving?
Joseph Romm
The U.S. is gung-ho on rescuing the automakers. But the bailout better have major strings attached.
Wow! America is cool
Garrison Keillor
We are being admired by Swedes! We don't have to pretend we're Canadians. We elected Barack Obama!
The Treasury secretary sweepstakes
Andrew Leonard
Lawrence Summers or Tim Geithner? Is there really any difference, besides style?
Team Obama plays nice with Bush White House
Mike Madden
In the transition team's first formal briefing, John Podesta tries to play down a dust-up over leaks from Monday's Obama-Bush meeting.
Steele, Gingrich clash to take over RNC
Thomas Schaller
The Republicans find themselves now where Democrats were four years ago.
Good riddance Bush, but welcome back Al?
Thomas Schaller
Waldman kicks Bush out the door while Cohen welcomes a Gore return.
Will Congress cede its powers to the Obama administration?
Glenn Greenwald
Early signs, from Obama's intention to use numerous executive orders to the role he's playing in the Lieberman controversy, portend continued abdication of power by Congress.
The EPA’s Stalin era
Rebecca Clarren
"It's absolutely shocking what's going on," say insiders. Secretive changes have diluted science and jeopardized public health. Will Obama overcome Bush's toxic legacy?
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