Barack Obama

Changing Obama's Mindset »

By Howard Zinn, May 2009 Issue

Obama has to be pulled in the right direction.read more

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Obama's Betrayal on Social Security

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Obama Turns Back on New Deal »

By Matthew Rothschild, May 13, 2009

Obama campaigned on preserving Social Security and accused McCain of wanting to cut it. Now, by preparing an assault on Social Security, he is engaging in a huge betrayal.read more

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Emperor Obama Has Afghan Blood on His Hands

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My Report Card »

By Kate Clinton, May 4, 2009

I will never forgive Arlen Specter for his questioning of Anita Hill.
I recommit myself to challenging hetero-supremacist, bibliocratic, don’t-ask-don’t-tell denial of life.read more

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Obama More than a Ray of Light on Torture

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Barack Obama's No Fly List

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U.S. Diverts Plane Because of Journalist »

By Matthew Rothschild, April 27, 2009

Barack Obama seems to be no improvement over George Bush when it comes to the “No Fly” list.read more

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Obama Attacks Fifth and Sixth Amendment

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Obama’s first 100 Days: rhetoric loftier than actions »

By Vince Warren, April 22, 2009

After the Sept.11 attacks, Bush quickly squandered the world’s enormous goodwill towards the United States. The goodwill Obama has inspired can evaporate if the rest of the world begins to see his administration continuing too many of Bush’s policies.read more

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Obama gets gender right in first 100 days »

By C. Nicole Mason, April 21, 2009

Women should be grateful they have a man like Obama in the White House.read more

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Obama Punts at Georgetown on Nationalizing Banks

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Obama’s Speech on the Economy Falls Flat »

By Matthew Rothschild, April 14, 2009

He had no good defense for why he was not nationalizing the banks. And he threatened your Social Security benefits.read more

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Obama's Positive Step on Cuba

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Demand Better of Obama on Detentions

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