Ted Johnson, Maegan Carberry, Teresa Valdez Klein, 12.19.2009
Variety's Wilshire and Washington
Who's on top, the MSM or Digital Media? Who's leading the discussion, why, and is it a good thing? To help us navigate this tricky landscape, we asked New York Times reporter Brian Stelter.
Peter Henne, 11.25.2009
Security Fellow, Truman National Security Project
Our grand strategy should focus not on a threatening culture or the rise of another state, but on managing these fault lines and avoiding any sudden eruptions of conflict along them.
Chris Weigant, 09.06.2009
Author, Political Commentator, and Blogger (ChrisWeigant.com)
Our look back at Obama's second 100 days will begin with a short overview, and then move on to the categories: "the best of times," "the worst of times," and "the age of (media) foolishness."
Kathleen Wells, J.D., 06.18.2009
A blogger on politics and law who draws upon her political science and legal background
He inherited a horrible situation with this economic crisis, but he has not flinched. And his confidence inspires us and helps to generate confidence because we see him carrying on.
Lloyd Chapman, 06.06.2009
Small business advocate
On May 7th, 2003, I testified at a hearing before the House Committee on Small Business regarding the diversion of federal small business contracts to...
Jim Lichtman, 06.05.2009
Digging deeper into the results of the Walter H. Capps Center's "First 100 Days" poll some interesting figures stand out.
As I mentioned in Monday's ...
Michael Pollan, 06.04.2009
Author of "The Omnivore's Dilemma," "In Defense of Food"
Perhaps the most encouraging action so far has come from the East Wing, where Michelle Obama has been speaking out about the importance of real, fresh food, home cooking and gardening.
Linda Basch, 06.04.2009
Suddenly, it feels like Spring! Supreme Court Justice David Souter is expected to resign as we hold our collective breaths for the appointment of a f...
Jim Lichtman, 06.04.2009
Last November, immediately following the presidential election, Wade Clark Roof, director of the Capps Center for the Study of Ethics, Religion and Pu...
Andy Worthington, 06.04.2009
Journalist and author of "The Guantanamo Files"
Just Binyam Mohamed and the Yemeni doctor, Ayman Batarfi have been cleared for release. At this rate, of course, it will take decades to close Guantánamo.
Arianna Huffington, 06.02.2009
There was much to celebrate this week, as we marked the remarkable achievements of Obama's first 100 days. A high point: Michelle Obama sending a resounding message about making service a regular part of our lives by volunteering at a food bank, even though we are months away from Thanksgiving. On the other hand, there was the depressing, banking-industry-led Senate defeat of a measure offering relief to America's struggling homeowners. Coming up: Thursday's announcement of the results of the bank stress tests. Early indications are that at least some of the banks are going to need another infusion of capital. With apologies to Justice Scalia, "Fleeting expletive" no! It's time for Americans to draw the line in the sand and say that if bankers are not going to side with us when we need help, we're not going to side with them when they do.
Huff Radio, 06.02.2009
Well, if there's news containing an "s" word, it's likely included in our latest show - a lively round up of lots of news.
Andy Borowitz, 05.02.2009
BorowitzReport.com
On Thursday at the 92nd Street Y in New York City, I reviewed President Obama's first one hundred days in office.
Jim Selman, 06.01.2009
A recognized leader and authority in the field of organizational transformation and culture change.
"The Presidential Scorecard: The First 100 Days" is obviously choreographed by the same people who can make war sound like a college football game and almost anything ordinary sound significant.
Joan Garry, 06.01.2009
Former Co-Chair of the National LGBT Finance Committee for Obama For America
In 1993, Bill Clinton signed "Don't Ask Don't Tell" into law. And 16 years later, the gay community has a friend in the White House again and it looks like we are going to get another turn at bat.
Bruce Nilles, 05.31.2009
Bruce Nilles is the director of Sierra Club's Beyond Coal Campaign
The steps taken so far on coal-fired power plants are definitely putting the U.S. on the right track toward clean energy.
Kate Clinton, 05.31.2009
A faith-based, tax-paying, America-loving political humorist and family entertainer
War is war. I recommit myself to speaking loudly for pacifism. I want the troops out of Iraq and brought directly home with no stopovers in the historic quagmire that is Afghanistan.
Adriana Dunn, 05.31.2009
Editor, TakePart.com/news
It's been a momentous time for America and our new president, who has restored the faith of many in our nation and our government.
Michael Wolff, 05.31.2009
Author of Newser.com's Off the Grid column
Everywhere there is the obvious, almost pained, inability to criticize Obama on his first hundred days. Here's the reasonable question to ask of a person who is universally loved: Is he a fake?
Patricia Ferrone, 05.31.2009
Patricia Ferrone, is Personal Life Coach in Washington, DC.
Conducting a review and assessment of President Obama's - or any president's - first 100 days in office is a completely arbitrary practice. There are...
Michael Laracy, 05.31.2009
Public Policy Coordinator, Annie E. Casey Foundation
During his first 100 days in office, President Barack Obama and Congress have taken critically important steps to improve the lives of America's disad...