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Obama’s 100-day report card
Mark Schone, Vincent Rossmeier, Gabriel Winant
Bloggers, activists, economists and writers grade the president's performance so far. Featuring Sen. Russ Feingold, Dan Savage, Markos, Michael Pollan, Gloria Feldt and many others.
How Obama can succeed in the next 100 days and beyond
Robert Reich
His first 100 days has been a sprint. But the success of his second 100 days -- and his presidency -- hinges on a series of tough decisions.
China goes for the (non-Olympic) gold
Andrew Leonard
Goldbugs and currency speculators are excited by a Chinese announcement that it is increasing its reserves of the shiny yellow stuff. Should the U.S. be alarmed?
The shaming of America
Gene Lyons
Judge Jay S. Bybee provided the legal framework for torture to the Bush administration. If he had even a particle of decency, he'd resign.
The two Obamas
Michael Lind
Obama is a better foreign-policy president than domestic-policy president. Unfortunately, so was Jimmy Carter. Time to be bold.
America is not a Christian nation
Michael Lind
Religious conservatives argue the Founding Fathers intended the United States to be a Judeo-Christian country. But President Obama is right when he says it isn't.
“But think of the things that were done to Iranians!”
Erich Follath, Dieter Bednarz, Georg Mascolo
An interview with Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Will Israel attack Iran?
Roane Carey
The new Netanyahu government couldn't move against Tehran without approval from Washington -- but any mixed messages from the Obama administration could lead to catastrophe.
Obama, don’t waffle on engagement with Cuba
Joe Conason
End the travel ban now for everyone -- and prepare to get rid of the ineffective and unjust embargo.
Indie roundup: Movies not to miss
Andrew O'Hehir
The demigods of Canadian metal face twilight in "Anvil!"; a hoax memoir, not quite deconstructed; and a graceful fable from Iran.
Roundup: Movies not to miss
Andrew O'Hehir
Two men in a taxi face life and death in Ramin Bahrani's gorgeous "Goodbye Solo" -- and then there's the "Citizen Kane" of yurt movies!
Get over your Obama Derangement Syndrome
David Horowitz
My fellow right-wingers, calm down. The new president is not the antichrist, Stalin or even a radical.
They f*** you up, your mum and dad
Andrew O'Hehir
So you thought your parents were weird. Two remarkable memoirs about partner swapping, revolutionary politics and other unorthodox family tales.
A major difference between conservatives and progressives
Glenn Greenwald
The right marched in uncritical, creepy devotion to Bush for the first six years of his presidency. The left has been leading the way in criticizing Obama when warranted.
Afghanistan’s uncertain future
Pratap Chatterjee
Our military endeavor and unevenly distributed foreign aid have left the nation divided, not one country, but three.
Obama’s new message to Iran
Glenn Greenwald
The President records a video message that is a marked departure, both in tone and content, from the last 30 years.
The other side of Rick Steves
Kevin Berger
He may seem like Mister Rogers. But in a revealing interview, the travel guru shares his daring views on Iran and terrorism, spoiled Americans and the best places to smoke pot in Europe.
Obama’s Middle East moment of truth
Gary Kamiya
His diplomatic moves are a good start. But does he have the will to challenge Israel?
Engaging the Muslim world
Juan Cole
Lebanon does not march in lockstep with Iran, argues the author in an excerpt from his new book. It is defined by a kaleidoscope of alliances.
The agenda of Chuck Schumer
Glenn Greenwald
The Democratic Senator was a key supporter of even the most radical Bush appointees, and then led the way in sinking an Obama appointee who made "statements against Israel."
Charles Freeman fails the loyalty test
Glenn Greenwald
Under attack for his insufficient devotion to Israel, the long-time diplomat's appointment is withdrawn.
Charles Freeman, Roger Cohen and the changing Israel debate
Glenn Greenwald
The right-wing, Israel-centric stranglehold over our political debates is clearly eroding.
Red State Update: “The Wrestler” vs. Iran
Salon Staff
Iran has a grudge against Hollywood, but Mickey Rourke has other apologies to make first.
Debating the Iraq exit
Gary Kamiya
The right claims Obama's plan vindicates Bush. The left fears Obama will continue Bush's war. Both are wrong.
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