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The Huffington Post has asked readers to share photographs from their celebration of President-elect Obama's inauguration. Here are some of our favor...
Michelle Kraus | Posted 02.18.2009 | Politics
In September, the economic stability of the world as we know it was eroding under the Bush administration's feet. Slipping and sliding, they were worried about the money, and you never put it at risk.
Matt Palevsky | Posted 02.17.2009 | Politics
On Wednesday, we asked readers to share their Inaugural Day plan. Responses continue to pour in. Some of you have expressed regret that you will be ...
Politico | Posted 02.15.2009 | Politics
Apologize? Not so much. But Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa), who last March predicted Al Qaida would be "dancing in the streets" if Barack Obama were electe...
Brian Keane | Posted 02.15.2009 | Green
To be sure, the nomination of Steven Chu -- like almost all of the Obama appointments -- represents a striking and hopeful departure from the approach we've seen under President Bush.
Washingtonpost.com | By Karen DeYoung | Posted 02.14.2009 | World
President-elect Barack Obama intends to sign off on Pentagon plans to send up to 30,000 more U.S. troops to Afghanistan, but the incoming administrati...
Carine Fabius | Posted 02.13.2009 | Living
People are stressed about money. So, why is the president-elect still asking me to send in donations? You got elected. Can you stop asking me to give you money now?
Jirair Ratevosian | Posted 02.13.2009 | World
There is no question that Bashir has earned his day in Court. But the world must take Bashir's threats of "more violence and blood in Darfur" seriously and prepare accordingly.
Washington Post | Posted 02.12.2009 | Politics
House Republicans have invited President-elect Barack Obama to speak before the entire GOP conference, hoping to set a different tone to the partisan ...
Hal Donahue | Posted 02.12.2009 | Politics
A patient at Walter Reed Army Hospital, I am constantly seeking to educate and assist veterans and returning military concerning access to benefits and opportunities. The news is not good.
AP | JIM KUHNHENN | Posted 02.12.2009 | Politics
WASHINGTON — Acting at Barack Obama's behest, President George W. Bush on Monday asked Congress for the final $350 billion in the financial bail...
New York Magazine | Posted 02.12.2009 | Politics
The 55 inaugural addresses before the one Barack Obama will deliver next week have run the gamut from poetic (rarely) to prosaic and platitudinous (of...
Max Stier | Posted 02.09.2009 | Politics
This was originally published as an exclusive commentary for Washington Monthly. Barack Obama must begin rebuilding federal agencies fast--or risk se...
Susan Morgan | Posted 02.09.2009 | World
Written by Eric Cohen and Susan Morgan At last, US rhetoric on genocide may mature into effective policy against genocide. What better place to begi...
Brad Listi | Posted 02.09.2009 | Politics
Back in the old days, the White House was wide open. Citizens could enter freely -- much like they enter, say, the post office or the local police station in modern times.
Omid Safi | Posted 02.09.2009 | World
It is time and past time for Obama to move rapidly from "deep concern" to direct action to alleviate the suffering of some of the poorest people on Earth.
AP | LAURIE KELLMAN | Posted 02.07.2009 | Politics
WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats beat a hasty retreat Wednesday from their rejection of Roland Burris as President-elect Barack Obama's successor, ...
Washington Post | Michael D. Shear and Ceci Connolly | Posted 02.07.2009 | Politics
President-elect Barack Obama is assembling a new and influential cadre of counselors just steps from the Oval Office whose power to direct domestic po...
Mikko Alanne | Posted 02.06.2009 | Living
Each victim of a hate crime is equally precious. Each is equally deserving of protection and justice.
SaraKay Smullens | Posted 02.05.2009 | Politics
"To Obama": 1. to rise above personal assault for the greater good; 2. to take rivals, hold them close, and use their innumerable talents for service.
Sam Ciraulo | Posted 02.05.2009 | Politics
For Inauguration Day, I propose an alternative that both respects the choice of the President-Elect of Warren and affirms the dignity of those Gay and Lesbian Americans who have stood with him.
Nancy Keenan | Posted 02.05.2009 | Politics
Relish the feeling of hope and accomplishment that comes as every new pro-choice member of Congress recites his or her oath of office today.
Huffington Post/Washington Post | Katherine Thomson, Marcus Baram | Posted 02.04.2009 | Politics
***SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOS*** UPDATE 1/05 1:10 AM Obama has a full agenda this week in Washington, from meetings with Congressional leaders on his $6...
Jermaine Dupri | Posted 02.04.2009 | Politics
It's Obama's own party that's pulling the guy every which way, like some whacked out back seat driver. "Turn left! No! Go straight ahead! What are you doing?!?" Everybody thinks he owes them and they're hell bent on trying to collect.
CNN | Posted 02.02.2009 | Politics
A national poll suggests that three-quarters of the public thinks President-elect Barack Obama is a strong and decisive leader, the highest marks for ...
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Huffington Post | Matt Palevsky | Posted 02.19.2009 | Living