http://dir.salon.com/topics/inauguration_2009/?source=rss&aim=inauguration_2009 en-us Copyright 2007 Salon.com. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:01:00 PST politics inauguration obama By Michael Lind Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/opinion/feature/2009/01/22/new_contract_three/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/opinion/feature/2009/01/22/new_contract_three/index.html?source=rss 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 Rebecca Traister Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2009/01/21/inauguration_mall/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2009/01/21/inauguration_mall/index.html?source=rss Two million came to D.C. to brave the crowds and the cold -- and to see their country change. By Michael Lind Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/opinion/feature/2009/01/21/new_contract_two/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/opinion/feature/2009/01/21/new_contract_two/index.html?source=rss We need a new citizen-based Social Contract that would deliver universal healthcare and paid family leave. By Joan Walsh Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/opinion/walsh/politics/2009/01/20/inauguration/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/opinion/walsh/politics/2009/01/20/inauguration/index.html?source=rss Denzel, Diddy, Jay-Z and Beyonce are left alone while inauguration crowds flock to history makers like the Tuskegee Airmen. By Vincent Rossmeier Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/01/20/kennedy/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/01/20/kennedy/index.html?source=rss President Obama praises stricken senator. By Mike Madden Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2009/01/20/obama_inaugural/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2009/01/20/obama_inaugural/index.html?source=rss Mixing straight talk about dire times with lofty rhetoric about hope and determination, Obama repudiates Bush and vows to get to work. By Gabriel Winant Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/01/20/obama_oath/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/01/20/obama_oath/index.html?source=rss TV journalist speculates on whether we are we without a president, thanks to Obama's flubbed oath. By Gabriel Winant Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/01/20/bushes_leave/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/01/20/bushes_leave/index.html?source=rss Alas, the former president vacates the capital without flashing the Nixon double peace sign. By Gabriel Winant Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/01/20/obama_freedom/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/01/20/obama_freedom/index.html?source=rss The new chief executive reminded us where our freedom comes from -- it's not Washington. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/news/primary_sources/2009/01/20/obama_inauguration/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/news/primary_sources/2009/01/20/obama_inauguration/index.html?source=rss 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. By Gabriel Winant Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/01/20/warren_invocation/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/01/20/warren_invocation/index.html?source=rss The purpose-driven pastor managed to give an invocation without a hint of homophobia. By Gabriel Winant Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/01/20/obama_on_deck/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/01/20/obama_on_deck/index.html?source=rss The stage is full of dignitaries, while the Obamas spent their last non-presidential moments in the Capitol. By Gabriel Winant Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/01/20/cinematic_inauguration/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/01/20/cinematic_inauguration/index.html?source=rss On CNN, Steven Spielberg and Jon Cusack rave about the inauguration. By Gabriel Winant Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/01/20/obama_heads_out/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/01/20/obama_heads_out/index.html?source=rss Incoming and outgoing presidents head up Pennsylvania Avenue together. By Gabriel Winant Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/01/20/fox_terrorists/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/01/20/fox_terrorists/index.html?source=rss News network reports that FBI, Homeland Security circulated a bulletin last night about jihadist threat of "limited credibility." By Alex Koppelman Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/01/20/inauguration1/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/01/20/inauguration1/index.html?source=rss And I'm within yelling distance of the soon-to-be inaugurated president. By Gary Kamiya Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/opinion/kamiya/2009/01/20/obama_hawaii/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/opinion/kamiya/2009/01/20/obama_hawaii/index.html?source=rss On this day when we vow to begin again, a prayer for a sea change in America. By Mike Madden Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2009/01/20/inauguration_speech/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2009/01/20/inauguration_speech/index.html?source=rss With goodwill behind him -- and crisis ahead -- it's time for the incoming president to show us what he's got. By Michael Lind Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/opinion/feature/2009/01/20/new_contract_one/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/opinion/feature/2009/01/20/new_contract_one/index.html?source=rss We need a New Contract with the American people, starting with a sweeping program of modernization that echoes Lincoln and FDR. By Rebecca Traister Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2009/01/19/emily_list/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2009/01/19/emily_list/index.html?source=rss At the Emily's List gala, Hillary Clinton is her old feminist self once again -- only better. By Joan Walsh Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/opinion/walsh/politics/2009/01/19/we_are_one/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/opinion/walsh/politics/2009/01/19/we_are_one/index.html?source=rss 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 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/opinion/feature/2009/01/19/mlk/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/opinion/feature/2009/01/19/mlk/index.html?source=rss 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.