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On AlterNet: barack obama

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "barack obama"

Economic Crisis Is Getting Bloody -- Violent Deaths Are Now Following Evictions, Foreclosures and Job Losses

Economic Crisis Is Getting Bloody -- Violent Deaths Are Now Following Evictions, Foreclosures and Job Losses

Nick Turse, AlterNet. November 20, 2009.
Despite ever rosier economic predictions and a surging stock market, the body count from the economic crisis is destined only to grow in the weeks and months ahead.

California Dems to Obama: Get Out of Afghanistan

California Dems to Obama: Get Out of Afghanistan

John Nichols, TheNation.com AlterNet: PEEK. November 17, 2009.
"End the U.S. Occupation and Air War in Afghanistan" is the title of a resolution endorsed over by the 300-member executive board of the California party.

Sarah Palin's Top 10 Biggest Lies

Sarah Palin's Top 10 Biggest Lies

Media Matters for America AlterNet: PoliticsNovember 16, 2009.
In anticipation of the release of her memoir, Going Rogue, Media Matters has compiled Palin's Top 10 falsehoods from before the book was published.

The Democratic Party: Whose Team Is It, Anyway?

The Democratic Party: Whose Team Is It, Anyway?

Katha Pollitt, The Nation. November 14, 2009.
In the wake of the passage by Democrats of a radical anti-abortion measure, Democratic women are asking, "Whose party is this?"

What Michelle and Barack's Marriage Has in Common with 56 Million Other Ones

What Michelle and Barack's Marriage Has in Common with 56 Million Other Ones

Annabelle Gurwitch, AlterNet. November 7, 2009.
The first couple has tried to preserve their "date night tradition." So have my husband and I.

How Does a Religious Cult Have the Clout to Delay Health Care Vote?

How Does a Religious Cult Have the Clout to Delay Health Care Vote?

Adele Stan, AlterNet AlterNet: Politics. November 6, 2009.
To keep House vote on track, Pelosi struggles to appease the Catholic church and The Family cult on abortion language.

Why Unemployment Is More Important Than Health-Care Reform

Why Unemployment Is More Important Than Health-Care Reform

Robert Reich, Robert Reich's Blog. November 5, 2009.
Has Obama spent too much political capital on health-care reform, and not enough on keeping families afloat in a flailing economy?

The Obstacles to Real Health-Care Reform

The Obstacles to Real Health-Care Reform

Mark Schmitt, The American Prospect. October 31, 2009.
How a series of roadblocks and compromises shaped the health-care debate -- and why the battle doesn't end when Obama signs a bill.

Are Obama's All-Guy Basketball Games Really a Big Deal?

Are Obama's All-Guy Basketball Games Really a Big Deal?

Sady Doyle, Comment Is Free AlterNet: Reproductive Justice and Gender. October 30, 2009.
When the president held an office basketball game and invited only male employees to play, it sparked anger, simply because it looked so familiar.

We Don't Want Obama to Make Bush's Policies Succeed; We Want New Policies

We Don't Want Obama to Make Bush's Policies Succeed; We Want New Policies

Leslie Savan, TheNation.com AlterNet: World. October 30, 2009.
Obama is better at just about every act of presidenting than Bush was, more graceful, more self-aware. But that's not the point.

New Online Computer Game Exploits Right-Wing Paranoia

New Online Computer Game Exploits Right-Wing Paranoia

David Corn, Mother Jones. October 29, 2009.
Glenn Beck mysteriously killed. The GOP driven out of Congress. Obama proclaims himself the "Lost Imam." And more.

There's No Hope for Afghanistan If Women Aren't Involved

There's No Hope for Afghanistan If Women Aren't Involved

Ann Jones, The Nation. October 28, 2009.
What happens to women in Afghanistan is not merely a "women's issue." It is the central issue of stability, development and durable peace.

Obama: How Long Will He Refuse To Fight?

Obama: How Long Will He Refuse To Fight?

Adam Green, Open Left AlterNet: Politics. October 26, 2009.
Rumors abound that the White House "is not lifting a finger" to help Harry Reid win a public option in the Senate health-care reform bill.

Video: Public Option - Progressive Change Ad Targets Obama

Video: Public Option - Progressive Change Ad Targets Obama

Adele Stan, AlterNet AlterNet: Politics. October 26, 2009.
With the president still listless on the public option, the Progressive Change Campaign Committee features Obama campaign organizer demanding action.

President Obama And Gov. Paterson Get Love For Recent Drug Policy Reforms

President Obama And Gov. Paterson Get Love For Recent Drug Policy Reforms

Tony Newman, AlterNet. October 24, 2009.
We are obviously a long way from elected officials being honest and principled when it comes to dismantling the disastrous drug war. But the tides seem to be turning.

Rahm Emanuel on Public Option:

Rahm Emanuel on Public Option: "It's Not the Defining Piece of Health Care"

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville AlterNet: Media and Technology. October 19, 2009.
In multiple TV appearances on Sunday, the White House Chief of Staff reiterated that the public option is not mandatory.

9-Year-Old Asks Obama:

9-Year-Old Asks Obama: "Why Do People Hate You?"

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville AlterNet: PEEK. October 16, 2009.
Obama: "First of all, I did get elected President, and not everybody hates me ... If you're watching TV lately, everyone seems mad all the time."

Absurd: AP Asks, Is Obama

Absurd: AP Asks, Is Obama "Obnoxiously Articulate"?

Ari Melber, TheNation.com AlterNet: Politics. October 16, 2009.
What a quandary!

Video: Andrew Sullivan Calls Human Rights Campaign

Video: Andrew Sullivan Calls Human Rights Campaign "the Battered Wife of the Democratic Party"

Adele Stan, AlterNet AlterNet: Politics. October 13, 2009.
Blogger Andrew Sullivan calls for the resignation of HRC chief Joe Solmonese.

The Tough New White House Line on FOX News: It's War

The Tough New White House Line on FOX News: It's War

Ari Melber, TheNation.com AlterNet: PEEK. October 12, 2009.
White House Communications Director Anita Dunn: "We don't need to pretend this is the way legitimate news organizations behave."

Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize: Now He Must Earn It

Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize: Now He Must Earn It

Richard Kim, The Nation. October 9, 2009.
It's as if the Nobel Committee gave Obama the award for behaving like a normal American president, instead of like a clueless corrupt cowboy.

Supposed Progressive Obama Religious Leader Uses Health Care Debate for Anti-Abortion Views

Supposed Progressive Obama Religious Leader Uses Health Care Debate for Anti-Abortion Views

Adele Stan, AlterNet AlterNet: Reproductive Justice and Gender. October 8, 2009.
Rev. Jim Wallis says he's progressive. That got him a seat on a White House council despite his opposition to abortion -- which he's using to monkey-wrench health-care reform.

75 Guantánamo Prisoners Cleared For Release; 31 Could Leave Today

75 Guantánamo Prisoners Cleared For Release; 31 Could Leave Today

Andy Worthington, AlterNet. October 5, 2009.
There's no reason for any of these prisoners, several of whom were cleared under Bush, to be held for one minute longer.

When Conservatives Attack! David Brooks Takes On Glenn Beck

When Conservatives Attack! David Brooks Takes On Glenn Beck

Ari Melber, TheNation.com AlterNet: PEEK. October 5, 2009.
Brooks: "Everyone is convinced that Limbaugh, Beck, Hannity, etc, possess real power. And the saddest thing is that even Republican politicians believe it."

Round 2 of Howard Dean vs. Rahm Emanuel: Dean Wins Again over Health Care Politics

Round 2 of Howard Dean vs. Rahm Emanuel: Dean Wins Again over Health Care Politics

Cenk Uygur, AlterNet. October 2, 2009.
In round 1, Emanuel and Dean boxed over what strategy was best for Dems to regain House seats in 2006. Dean was right there, and in the health care debate, he's right again.