Is the term “fiscal cliff” too alarmist? The man who coined it thinks not
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Viewpoint: Make a Deal Now, Obama
Delaying an agreement on the fiscal cliff only makes the re-elected president’s ultimate task more difficult
Viewpoint: What’s Behind Cornel West’s Attacks on Obama
When Princeton professor Cornel West called Obama a “Republican in blackface,” he’s speaking from a place that’s too emotional and idealistic
Viewpoint: Why Obama’s Second Term Isn’t Doomed
Yes, presidents tend to get stymied during their follow-up act, but Obama also has bright days ahead
Viewpoint: Will Family Issues Finally Get Addressed?
We are still the only developed nation without paid maternal or paternal leave, and our lack of a childcare system is a scandal
Viewpoint: The Election Has Compromised Education Reform
Results across the country show the fragility of the reform agenda
Viewpoint: Obama’s Campaign Diminished the Presidency
In stark contrast to the hope and optimism he stirred in 2008, President Obama won ugly this time
The Magical Negro Falls to Earth
But victory for Obama in 2012 would signify more racial progress than it did in 2008
Was Obama’s Immigration Announcement Good Politics?
The Republican strategist and Democratic pollster in their biweekly face-off about Election 2012
The Private Sector Isn’t “Fine” Enough
Obama’s obsession with stimulus spending has put his presidency in play
Has Obama ‘Gotten It’ in Time?
The nation wants a business-friendly pep talk, not austerity plans. Whether the President can deliver before November is in question
What the Rev. Jesse Jackson Has To Say About Gay Marriage
TIME talks to the Reverend Jesse Jackson about politics, religion and why blacks should support marriage equality
Why Obama Owns bin Laden
Judging from the Republican response, President Obama’s ad asking whether Mitt Romney would have ordered the raid that captured Osama bin Laden raises serious questions