This is the President. Get Used to It.
Rep. Joe Wilson is one of those Republicans who just can't accept that Obama is the president.
Joe Wilson's War
Rep. Joe Wilson's heckling of the president duing a joint session of Congress broke all kinds of rules of decency and decorum. But here are six important political guidelines to follow if you insist on heckling the president of the United States.
The Endless Aftermath of 9/11
Eight years after the Sept. 11 attacks, we are left to ponder: Who won the war on terror?
Obama: 'The Time for Games Has Passed'
During Wednesday night's speech, the president outlined the case for health reform before a rowdy Congress. When he wasn't pulling at heartstrings, he was being tough as nails.
Obama's School Daze
The president's speech was exactly the sort of thing you'd expect from someone, anyone, who was trying to motivate 6- and 7-year-olds.
Health Care And You Don't Stop
Calling all MCs: We need you to spit some rhymes on this health care debate.
Putting Our Faith in Health Care
Since the early days of the conversation, the White House pitch has focused on an economic and logistical case for change. In President Obama’s speech tonight, will he make the moral case for health care reform?
The Upside of Van Jones' Downfall
He was more effective as an activist on the outside than as a policy wonk on the inside. Maybe he’s better back where he started.
The Kennedy Strategy
What the last of the great liberals can teach Obama about how to fight for health care reform.
Majora Carter Speaks
In an exclusive interview with The Root, Majora Carter talks about Van Jones' resignation and the future of the green jobs movement.




















