Yes, presidents tend to get stymied during their follow-up act, but Obama also has bright days ahead
Politics
Obama’s Mandate for Moderation
We have reached a turning point in American history. It is no longer possible for a rural, regional, racially monochromatic political party to win the presidency. We are now, manifestly, a different country.
How To Rebuild Trust—And Infrastructure
Over the course of this campaign, commentators on both sides of the political divide seemed to agree on one point: this was a campaign about nothing.
Voting With The 1 %
For the seven years I’ve lived in L.A., I thought it was rustic and warm that I voted in the living room of the ranger’s house in Griffith Park. Then I realized I didn’t move to L.A. to be rustic and warm; I moved here to be rich and famous and not have to deal with people who are lowly park rangers.
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
Editor’s Desk: The Unfinished Work That Lies Ahead
The headline “Now for the Hard Part” is one of the great clichés in journalism. But there’s a reason it is so familiar: it’s very useful, and in this case it does describe what lies ahead for President Obama. Not that …
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 Obama Lesson: Deeds Beat Words
President Obama started his term by passing politically toxic bills, but he won re-election because he was productive
The Day After the Election
Perpetual partisan strife is the rule, not the exception, in American politics. So get ready for the fight to go—and on.
Viewpoints: Why I’m Voting for Romney
Five prominent Republicans explain why they support Mitt Romney
Viewpoints: Why I’m Voting for Obama
Four prominent Democrats explain why they support President Barack Obama
Editor’s Desk: A Time For Choosing
For those of us in the Northeast, Hurricane Sandy tested all kinds of systems — the logistical, the political, the personal — and like all tests, it revealed a lot about who we are. It showed that our infrastructure is …