Oath of Office

"Buy American" Sounds Patriotic, But The Protectionist Policy Could Start A Trade War

Gary Shapiro | Posted 03.19.2009 | Business


Gary Shapiro

Perhaps too much time has passed since the fthe 1930s. The "Buy American" provisions are dangerous protectionist policies thinly guised as feel-good patriotism.

Our New President

Quinn Bradlee | Posted 02.28.2009 | Living


Quinn Bradlee

As someone who lives with learning disabilities, Obama's ability to transcend stigma and bridge gaps in our society has made me feel part of the world.

Oath and Variations

Lisa and Michael Littman | Posted 02.23.2009 | Politics


Lisa and Michael Littman

It is interesting to note that different justices and presidents have staged their breaks at different points in the oath.

Keeping Anderson Cooper Honest: How CNN and the Media Flubbed Obama's 2nd Swearing In

Ronald B. Robinson | Posted 02.23.2009 | Media


Ronald B. Robinson

The same media that is creating a negative impression of President Obama is saying little about the outgoing administration's widespread destruction of official government records.

The Idiotic Start To Chuck Todd's Stint As NBC's Chief White House Correspondent (UPDATED)

Mark Nickolas | Posted 02.22.2009 | Media


Mark Nickolas

Come on, Chuck. What a tone-deaf way to start your White House stint -- just awful and hopefully not a sign of things to come.

Obama Takes Presidential Oath Again, Again

William Klein | Posted 02.22.2009 | Politics


William Klein

President Barack Obama was sworn into office a third time today, and the White House announced plans to repeat the swearing-in on a daily basis.

Chief Justice Roberts? Really?

Patt Morrison | Posted 02.21.2009 | Politics


Patt Morrison

Roberts posed, "So help you God?'' as if he were interrogating Obama about whether he does believe in God.

A Hero's Journey: Barack Obama Goes To Washington

Dr. Judith Rich | Posted 02.20.2009 | Living


Dr. Judith Rich

The Inauguration and Call to Service Congratulations, America! Today, we got ourselves a new president! Com...

President Obama: Make Veterans a Priority in the First 100 Days

Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 02.20.2009 | Politics


Paul Rieckhoff

As President Obama takes the oath of office, we want to make sure that he does not forget his promises of support for our military families and veterans.

Bumper Stickers, Lapel Pins and Sound Bytes, Oh My!

Dr. Susan Corso | Posted 02.18.2009 | Politics


Dr. Susan Corso

Perhaps Obama might take a page out of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz? What he needs to be a great leader are three things he has developed over the years of his public service.

"OUR INAUGURATION": Watch HuffPosters Take The Oath Of Office (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Posted 02.14.2009 | Politics


In preparation for President-Elect Barack Obama's Inauguration on January 20, HuffPost is encouraging everyone to submit a video of themselves saying ...

Obama's Request: Add "So Help Me God" To Oath

CNN | Posted 02.09.2009 | Politics


President-elect Barack Obama has requested that the words "so help me God" be added to the end of the oath of office to be administered by Chief Justi...

HuffPosters: Take The Oath of Office

Huffington Post | Arianna Huffington | Posted 02.09.2009 | Politics


Barack Obama is not the only one being inaugurated on January 20th. We all are. This moment in history demands that we stop waiting on others -- espe...

The Man Who Will be President.

Dr. Susan Corso | Posted 10.19.2008 | Politics


Dr. Susan Corso

This election is not about the woman who could be president, it's about the man who will be president. It's time to put down the fear.

A True Litmus Test For Reelection

Mickey Edwards | Posted 06.24.2008 | Politics


Mickey Edwards

On the first day of Congress, members swear to "support and defend the Constitution of the United States ... against all enemies foreign and domestic." Not the President, not a political party -- the Constitution.