OBAMA

Stop Hating: Here's Why Obama Is a Progressive By Booman, Booman Tribune Do you even begin to understand what we've accomplished (and what we averted)? Read more »

Obama and a Paucity of Progressives By Jane Hamsher, Firedoglake Obama is not a super progressive. But he may, be the most progressive person we could have possibly hoped to elect as President of the United States. Read more »

Obama Announces 'Economic Recovery Plan' to Create 2.5 Million Jobs By Staff, AlterNet "It is time to act. As the next president of the United States, I will." Read more »

Obama and the End of the Military's Ban on Gays By John Ridley, Huffington Post With Barack Obama as president it's not just possible. Thankfully, it's probable. Read more »

Watching the Watchmen: What Obama Can Do About Illegal Surveillance By Emptywheel, Firedoglake An area that has been neglected recently i s that of the illegal wiretapping and surveillance policies. That needs to change. Read more »