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Salon Radio: Retired Rear Adm. John Hutson on torture
Glenn Greenwald
Twelve retired military officers meet with key Obama appointees to discuss ways to end Bush's torture and detention policies.
Iraq: The beginning of the end
Gary Kamiya
As the war enters its final phase, Bush claims we won. But how can we ever repay Iraqis what we owe them?
The Dangers of Revisionism: Tom Friedman tries to hide his “very big stick”
Glenn Greenwald
Re-writing the history of the Iraq War threatens to suppress the vital lessons that should be learned from it.
Widespread praise for Obama’s new economic team
Glenn Greenwald
Is the intensely positive reaction to the new Treasury Secretary and other key economic aides rational and healthy?
Why Obama should end the “war on terror”
Gary Kamiya
Bush's infantile response to 9/11 has harmed our national interests for too long. It's time to declare it dead.
Ideology vs. pragmatism: Is one more important than the other?
Glenn Greenwald
The eagerness to eliminate "ideology" and venerate "pragmatism" in politics is understandable, but it's neither possible nor desirable.
The “integrity” of Andy McCarthy and National Review
Glenn Greenwald
The magazine's "legal expert" writes a flagrantly inaccurate claim, and he and his Editor refuse to correct it when notified
Cheap oil’s victims
Andrew Leonard
For Hugo Chavez, Vladimir Putin, and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, sub-$50 oil is a disaster. But don't cheer too loud
Antiwar groups wary of Obama picks
Andrew Burmon
Rumors about the Obama Cabinet have some activists worrying that the president-elect might not live up to their expectations.
Five detainees ordered released “forthwith” after seven years at Guantanamo
Glenn Greenwald
If the U.S. Congress had its way, these men would continue to be imprisoned despite there being no evidence of their guilt.
An unpardonable use of power
Sen. Russ Feingold
If President Bush cares about his place in history, he should think twice before issuing pardons that call his judgment, and the integrity of the rule of law, into question.
The Obama effect
Gary Kamiya
Iraq's approval of the security pact shows that Obama's diplomatic approach is already paying dividends. Now, he must talk to Iran.
Marty Peretz’s assistant is the latest to be elected spokesperson for the Moderate Americans
Glenn Greenwald
How do people with extremist, unpopular views convince themselves that they speak for the average American?
Can Republicans come back from their “thumpin'”?
Thomas Schaller
Three conservatives plot the future of the GOP, and handicap the chances of Sarah Palin and other 2012 contenders.
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.
The 2008 election: Where are they now?
Salon Staff
Salon catches up with some of the also-rans, has-beens and future standouts from the 2008 election cycle.
Various matters
Glenn Greenwald
The Washington Post Editorial Page calls for the repeal of DOMA. The New York Times practices real journalism on Georgia-Russia. And it's impossible to know what Obama will do until he does it.
An open apology to boomers everywhere
Heather Havrilesky
Your earnest, self-important prattle has gotten on Gen X nerves for decades. But now we finally get it.
The new era of Obama
Salon Staff
Sherman Alexie, Joan Blades, Robert Dallek, Greil Marcus, Dan Savage and others weigh in on Obama's historic presidential win.
Taking our country back
Gary Kamiya
Obama's victory was a triumph not just for Democrats but for the American spirit and the world.
Hillary: Barack is the man for the moment
Thomas Schaller
Hillary Clinton publishes two strong Op-Eds backing Obama.
What YouTube tells us about our political conversation
Cyrus Farivar
A new online analysis firm figures it out.
The Republican shipwreck
Gary Kamiya
The mighty right-wing Titanic is sinking, and McCain is desperately blaming Bush. But the problem isn't the captain -- it's the ship.
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