Obama’s Speech on the BP Oil Disaster
The president needs to harness the public’s progressive spirit if he wants to enact real change on energy.
Obama BP Speech Should Signal Shift in Energy Future
Obama has a golden opportunity to show that his administration is about changing politics as usual – if he and his advisors have the political courage to seize the moment.
U.S. Energy Policy Creating a New Generation of Dr. Strangeloves
Instead of letting the old nuclear complex rust in peace, the government is proactively taking the initiative to create a whole new generation of Dr. Strangeloves.
Calderon’s Visit to Washington
U.S.-Mexican relations might look at little different in the age of Obama, but the Bush-era priorities remain the same.
Allergic to Dissent: Khartoum and Washington
To effectively advocate for the people of Sudan, we must first understand that Bashir’s open disdain for democracy in the region is amply matched by Washington’s.
In Afghan Negotiations, Who’s at the Table?
Behind Karzai’s visit to Washington: A real path to peace will involve a lot more players (and fewer soldiers).
Terrorism in a Teacup?
The Times Square bomber showed that the anger over U.S. foreign policy isn’t just “over there.”
Obama: Say Yes to Afghan Peace Talks
Hamid Karzai is coming to Washington. It’s time to take up his offer to negotiate an end to the war.
From the Frontlines: May 10th, 2010
Untrue statements about the BP spill, what progressives are saying about Elena Kagan, and Greek protesters’ latest target.
Why is Obama Drilling?
There’s only so much oil in the ground, so what is the Obama administration thinking with its new offshore oil program?
Africa: C
The president is using carrots and sticks in Africa, but he might have gotten the two mixed up.
Obama Stumbles on Human Rights
The president couldn’t answer a simple question about Israel and Egypt, which speaks volumes about U.S. human rights policy.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s FY 2011 Budget Request
A closer look at what Obama’s energy priorities really are for the next fiscal year.
Obama’s Avatar Moment
The president needs a new blockbuster.
Foreign Policy: C-
On his report card after the first year the president passes in foreign policy, but barely and with a note in the margin: needs improvement.