If the Democrats will stop trying to out-hawk the Republicans, the Obama administration can begin rebuilding America's economy and military -- and international image.
By Michael Lind Jan 22, 2009
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Two million came to D.C. to brave the crowds and the cold -- and to see their country change.
By Rebecca Traister
January 21, 2009
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We need a new citizen-based Social Contract that would deliver universal healthcare and paid family leave.
By Michael Lind
January 21, 2009
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Denzel, Diddy, Jay-Z and Beyonce are left alone while inauguration crowds flock to history makers like the Tuskegee Airmen.
By Joan Walsh
January 20, 2009
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President Obama praises stricken senator.
By Vincent Rossmeier
January 20, 2009
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Mixing straight talk about dire times with lofty rhetoric about hope and determination, Obama repudiates Bush and vows to get to work.
By Mike Madden
January 20, 2009
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TV journalist speculates on whether we are we without a president, thanks to Obama's flubbed oath.
By Gabriel Winant
January 20, 2009
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Alas, the former president vacates the capital without flashing the Nixon double peace sign.
By Gabriel Winant
January 20, 2009
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The new chief executive reminded us where our freedom comes from -- it's not Washington.
By Gabriel Winant
January 20, 2009
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The new president calls upon the nation to face its challenges head on, with determination, strength and a commitment to ensuring the delivery of freedom to future generations.
January 20, 2009
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The purpose-driven pastor managed to give an invocation without a hint of homophobia.
By Gabriel Winant
January 20, 2009
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The stage is full of dignitaries, while the Obamas spent their last non-presidential moments in the Capitol.
By Gabriel Winant
January 20, 2009
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On CNN, Steven Spielberg and Jon Cusack rave about the inauguration.
By Gabriel Winant
January 20, 2009
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Incoming and outgoing presidents head up Pennsylvania Avenue together.
By Gabriel Winant
January 20, 2009
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News network reports that FBI, Homeland Security circulated a bulletin last night about jihadist threat of "limited credibility."
By Gabriel Winant
January 20, 2009
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And I'm within yelling distance of the soon-to-be inaugurated president.
By Alex Koppelman
January 20, 2009
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On this day when we vow to begin again, a prayer for a sea change in America.
By Gary Kamiya
January 20, 2009
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With goodwill behind him -- and crisis ahead -- it's time for the incoming president to show us what he's got.
By Mike Madden
January 20, 2009
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We need a New Contract with the American people, starting with a sweeping program of modernization that echoes Lincoln and FDR.
By Michael Lind
January 20, 2009
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At the Emily's List gala, Hillary Clinton is her old feminist self once again -- only better.
By Rebecca Traister
January 19, 2009
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Beyonce, Bruce Springsteen, Bono and Pete Seeger topped the talent at the "We Are One" concert -- but Garth Brooks almost stole the show.
By Joan Walsh
January 19, 2009
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MLK helped pave the road to the White House for Obama, but it will take more than Tuesday's inauguration to fulfill King's dream.
By Joan Walsh
January 19, 2009
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