Barack Obama in a place called hopePaul Wells explains how Obama’s America — at least as imagined — is far left of Stephen Harper’s Canada
Decoding what Obama said about energy and climate The president makes the case for action on climate change, though offers few concrete plans
5 things to watch for in President Obama’s state of the union addressA preview of what the U.S. president must do on Tuesday night
America’s out-of-control spending problemWhy are no U.S. leaders willing to tackle the fiscal crisis?
This week: Good news, bad newsHope comes to the U.S. economy, while a suicide attack devastates Russia
Where have you gone, Rutherford B. Hayes?The President gets to play rock star once a year with the Vice-President and the Speaker of the House as his rhythm section
Jobs and Obama: story timeWith yesterday’s speeches, it was hard not to envy these occasions Americans have to take the measure of their leaders